Any Experience with N9TAX slim jim (go box)

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  1. hitchcock4

    hitchcock4 Monkey++

    I'm interested in hearing from anyone with experience with the N9TAX slim jim (dual band). I'm thinking of getting the dual band for a go box.

    Anyone hang it from a tree, or in what situation have you used it?

    BTW, here is one persons prolonged experience with this antenna, for those who have never heard of it
    It's a rollup antenna made by N9TAX and according to his sales on eBay, he has sold over 15,000 of these including variations of this model.

    Thanks to everyone.
    73
     
    hitchcock4, Apr 22, 2018
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  2. BTPost

    BTPost Stumpy Old Fart,Deadman Walking, Snow Monkey Moderator

    Keep the Antenna Sealed up and it should last forever....
     
    BTPost, Apr 22, 2018
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  3. DKR

    DKR Raconteur of the first stripe

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