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Subject:Re: Westfalia CB Antenna
From:Steven Shane
Date:Mon, 21 Feb 2000 17:32:24 -0500

>Great idea, though I wonder if it causes the wing window to whistle...

>I have one of these antennas, and while they work, the range is VERY
>limited.  (I'd say line of sight for about 1/2 mile at best).  Good enough
>for caravaning, as long as you are not on winding mountainous roads where
>you don't have LOS.

Whistle? Nope, the rubber seal is as tight as a bug in a rug, but you do
loose use of the window. :^(

Range so so? Yep, but then unless you have a big huge antenna coming from
the top of the Van how can you get good range and still have it fit through
a car wash or in your garage?

- Steve in Columbus