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GP146/440 & OSJ146/440

Just wanted to let you know that the GP146/440 Antenna that I ordered from you a couple of weeks ago works really great. I'm using is as my satellite antenna right now, and its high-angle receive performance is outstanding. The OSJ146/440 that was my satellite antenna is now my primary terrestrial antenna, since it performs just about as well as the Comet GP-6 that used to have that job. Considering that the Comet is twice as high and costs three times as much, it should perform that much better, but only if it were built as well as yours, I guess. I'll still use the Comet for a remote digipeater so that it doesn't go to waste. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I'm completely satisfied with the two antennas that I have and will definitely come to Arrow first when I need to get another. Thanks! Brandon AD5ER
 GP146/440

Hi Al,
This is a super antenna, quality is A+++++, easy to assemble. This works great!! I am hitting repeaters that I could not get into before. An excellent value, the price is very reasonable and the quality is super. I will definitely recommend you to all of my club members.

73's,

Craig WA2TWF
Beachwood, Ohio
GP146/440

The antenna showed up today and looks/works FB. I previously owned the "old style" GP146 where the ends of the radials were threaded and nuts
would attach them to the mounting plate. The newer version with the "sandwich plate" looks much nicer and allows for easier attachment of
the coax to the antenna. The added J-Pole element for 440 is the icing on the cake. I'm glad to see Arrow Antenna is constantly focused on
product refinement / improvement.

When I first set the antenna up the SWR was <2:1 across the entire VHF spectrum. Would you believe this bonehead Extra put the white washer on
the wrong side, eliminating continuity between the coax shield and the radials? I guess it would've helped to read the manual. :-) After
correcting my blunder the SWR was approx 1.2:1 from 146-148MHz when the antenna was temporarily set up on my patio. To say I'm very happy with
the looks, durability, and performance of the GP146/440 would be an understatement.

The only real glitch I ran into (besides failing to read the manual) was fitting my PL259 into the antenna's SO239. It's a tight fit! Have you
considered looking into an alternate vendor for the center connectors?

Thanks again for a great antenna and extremely timely shipment - I can't wait to order from you again sometime.

73,
Dan / ab0re
 

Last Up Date 12/12/07