John, Dave was the one who used the word "dunb". A lot of rovers I know go
12 feet on interstates and major highways. From his posting, JT has common
sense NOT to run into tree branches. When I want info on something, I get it
from people who do it, rather than someone who just has an opinion.
Joe
W4AAB
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Wilcox / NS1Z" <ns1z@cfl.rr.com>
To: <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 6:08 AM
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Rover Tech: Mounting - Will this work?
> When seeking advice on this reflector, please do not flame responders who
> provide opinions which do not agree with your preconceived notion of what
it
> "should" be. Send yourself mail for those responses...
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of JT Croteau
> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 04:04 UTC
> To: vhfcontesting@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Rover Tech: Mounting - Will this work?
>
>
> On 7/13/07, David Pruett <k8cc@comcast.net> wrote:
> > The first sizable branch you'll hit will likely rip the entire mast off
> > the vehicle
>
> and I never said I planned on going to battle against "sizeable
> branches". I'm not that stupid no matter what you might think. Most
> of the branches at 12' around here are mere twig-like annoyances. I'd
> still rather have the mast push the small branch out of the way than a
> $100 antenna.
>
> What's wrong with 12' 6" if you watch what you are driving under,
> which you should be doing anyway? 12' 6' is still a foot under legal
> limit.
>
> --
> JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH
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