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astro extended antenna
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09/05/16 12:41 PM
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dwheel
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has anyone had luck with the after market antenna to extend range on 320s
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Re: astro extended antenna
[Re: dwheel]
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09/05/16 03:04 PM
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Chet
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Had problems with lost communications msg on my 320 so bought a garmin long range. It's hand held but I mounted it on the frame of my mule. No problems since. It must extend to 4 foot plus and areas of the lease where I was dropping contact (big deep draws) no more issues. Best tracking purchase I've made.
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Re: astro extended antenna
[Re: Chet]
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09/05/16 03:20 PM
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NorthTXbirdhunter
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Had problems with lost communications msg on my 320 so bought a garmin long range. It's hand held but I mounted it on the frame of my mule. No problems since. It must extend to 4 foot plus and areas of the lease where I was dropping contact (big deep draws) no more issues. Best tracking purchase I've made. Chet, Will you post a photo of how you mounted this to frame? I am wanting to do the same thing. Thanks,
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Re: astro extended antenna
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09/05/16 05:24 PM
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Chet
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Hope my grasp of science and technology doesn't dazzle you but 3 plastic zip ties and it was done.
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Re: astro extended antenna
[Re: dwheel]
#6439024
09/05/16 06:06 PM
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RayB
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Chet, first chance you get change those ties out for the black ones, they're UV protected
There is time, and you must take it, to lay your hand on your dog's head as you walk past him lying on the floor or on his settle, time to talk with him, to remember with him, time to please him, time you can't buy back once he's gone" GBE
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Re: astro extended antenna
[Re: dwheel]
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09/06/16 01:35 AM
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dwheel
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Chet Thanks just order one from Ebay.. may help with the big motor pointers I run
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Re: astro extended antenna
[Re: dwheel]
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09/07/16 10:27 AM
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billybob
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Garmin sells a mag mount long range antenna for about $40. That's what I use on my golf cart. I don't have any deep draws other than where my tank runs. I have gotten 6 miles from it.
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Re: astro extended antenna
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#6441650
09/07/16 01:02 PM
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68rustbucket
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Mag mount antenna works good. We used one a few years ago, Astro 220 didn't like being inside cab of truck. Was better than holding out the window.
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