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  • #61
    $314 including shipping from Prestige
    http://www.prestigecom.net.au/ZCG-66...ullbar-Antenna
    http://www.prestigecom.net.au/ZCG-Hi...te-Antenna-Top

    From memory the Stinger is $350-400
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    • #62
      I got mine from ARTC (Amateur transceiver radio center) in Syd but they have since closed down due to Les having poor health. I saved about $100 with the radio and the 2 antenna's and the shipping compared to Prestige.
      Winston.

      White 2009 120 Series D4D GXL manual.

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      • #63
        I must say I am pretty happy with my 2 GME 4705 antennas, they don't vibrate nearly as much as the old thin fiberglass one. They took a real pounding down a horribly overgrown track to Hanging Rock in Rudall River NP, and both stood up to that. Not to mention the 4000kms of dirt outback roads including the Gunbarrel hwy.

        Cheers Andrew
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        • #64
          I've broken a number of 4705/6 whips, but they're still the longest lasting aerials I've owned.
          I find the aerial cable inside the fiberglass detaches and causes problems.
          Still don't think you could find a better aerial though.
          2011 150series GXL

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          • #65
            Guys....

            What's the best "allround" Tuned aerial to get..... 4.5Db or 6Db, etc ? I know the the bigger the better, but for allround (flat terrain; hilly, etc) would the 4.5Db be the best overall one to get ?

            Rob
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            • #66
              The ZCG ZN3-77-11 black (6.6dbi 1.2m) antenna has really good reception. I was travelling through small hills and flat ground and was listening to a grader driver 50km away that had a standard metal whip about 600mm long. The main thing you need to ensure is the antenna is above the roof line and clear of any metal obstruction. The icom Pro 400 is of commercial quality and as a result has good transmit and receive properties.

              Winston.
              Winston.

              White 2009 120 Series D4D GXL manual.

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