Review - Comet SBB-7?

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Review - Comet SBB-7?

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G'day all. Anyone had/have a Comet SBB-7? Are they any good?

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Re: Review - Comet SBB-7?

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If it's constructed anything like the SB-15 then it can take a beating. They look very similar.
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Re: Review - Comet SBB-7?

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I've ordered one from ATRC. We'll see how it goes. [-o<
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Re: Review - Comet SBB-7?

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We'll expect a review :-)
I was thinking about buying 2 or 3 of these; one for the roof at work, one for APRS and a spare
http://www.radiogearpro.com/main/produc ... cts_id=194
Can't go wrong for $30ea including freight.
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The SBB-7 is on special at ATRC for $115. (Left over stock from Gold Coast Hamfest)
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Re: Review - Comet SBB-7?

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robbage wrote:We'll expect a review :-)
I was thinking about buying 2 or 3 of these; one for the roof at work, one for APRS and a spare
http://www.radiogearpro.com/main/produc ... cts_id=194
Can't go wrong for $30ea including freight.
Hi Rob
I am just using a 1/4 wave whip mag mount on the boot for APRS. It seems to be working well
with the 5watt T/X.

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