Re: Antenna Woes

[Lee Levitt <wheelman@shore.net>]

Keith Simpson <ksimp@cgrams.com> write: 
>
>I tried a hirsch unit on my car right away cause i live in a
>fringe area.  It is 31" - what antennas are supposed to be - but
>it wasn't as good as the stock unit (Fuch or some name like
>that)  The hirsch was like 60 bucks and was pretty cheap looking
>compared to the stock hirsh that i had on my old car - BMW 528e. 
>I also have been using a antenna amplifier unit that I bought
>about 20 years ago - Antenna Specialists - bought at Radio Shack
>- - it still makes a significant difference.n  I returned the
>hirsch and am running stock - which isn't as good as my BMW's
>setup - but its OK.

Have you tried a Hirschmann 15" amplified antenna? I've used two, the
surface mount and the telescoping...and both were wonderful. Great range,
and high quality pieces.

Lee