Troy Boerner
EF0
with the 102 steel whip antenna is that going to increase my chances of getting hit with lightning when chasing
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After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.
I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.
For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.
From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.
Sincerely, Jeff D.
CB guys come in over *beep*
- Thread starter Troy Boerner
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DMMoore
EF0
- Joined
- Oct 30, 2009
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No. Its a small target for lightning to hit, and the vehicle isn't solidly grounded.
In my opinion a bigger concern is the total height of the tip of the antenna, depending on how its mounted on your vehicle, in relation to the roof clearance of many banking and fast food drive up window areas. Sadly and embarrassingly, yes, that is the voice of experience!
Drew Terril
Staff member
Been there done that myself. That's why I avoided a roof mount for my ham setup. My truck is tall enough as it is.
Troy actually has a nice way to keep the antenna stowed when not in use, similar to what we used on the Humvees with the massive antennas that we had on those radios.
TJ Whitt
EF1
The Galaxy dx66v is not a cb but rather a 10m amateur radio export. They were created with the CBer in mind. They are very poorly made radios and have tons of issues in their lifetime. Technically, they are illegal to operate in the cb band.
CB radios are still a good way to communicate with each other but their signal distance is very limited and you will hear all kinds of nonsense on them (foul mouthed, too much echo, distorted/over modulated, and the wackos)
I am agree with others that these days, it is easy to get your technician class amateur radio license.
CB radios are still a good way to communicate with each other but their signal distance is very limited and you will hear all kinds of nonsense on them (foul mouthed, too much echo, distorted/over modulated, and the wackos)
I am agree with others that these days, it is easy to get your technician class amateur radio license.
