Matt, that's partially why I posted here...
The antenna mast i got is fiberglass. It is in 4' sections. It assembles. For use in trees, i can use 48' for the t2, and 48' for the radio. This will allow me to snake it up through a tree, or snag. Then, bungie it so it does not shift. (it may sway some depending on wind conditions).
To get this all to work, I (after setting up), i set a control nail, or spike, a short distance from the base, in a semi clearing. (clearest place i can find). Now, i can use this ground control to "reverse shift" my base coord in as needed.
It's at this point that I want/need information. Such as how long of an antenna wire I can use without a "line booster", and, it also makes me want long range bluetooth.
If there's any thing i really want in the t3, it's long range bluetooth. I've already extended my base radio power wires, to reduce the length of the tx antenna wire, and to place the 35 watt radio in closer proximity to the T-2. (it's not got long range bluetooth, but I wish it did). I don't need this rig all the time, but when I do need it, it's indispensable. Some places are just covered with trees for miles.
Thank you.
Nate