[TowerTalk] Mobile Antennas

[Bob Wanderer]

The High Sierra and other "screwdriver" antennas will be too
tall for mobile operations from a tall SUV like the Durango (or
indeed from any vehicle).  However, it can be mounted to the
frame and come from underneath the bumper.  I think there's
a picture of such an installation in this or last month's QST; I
think they did a review of this [type of] antenna too.

Insofar as the antennas mentioned, I've used all three successfully
although I was really portable rather than mobile.  I would drive up
to Laramie, Wyo from Denver and then install the antenna on the
roof of my Ford E350 van using a four-magnet base.  The Valor is
a good choice moneywise (compared to the Hustler).  I would go 
with that or the Hustler (I think the Hustler can handle more power) if you
want multi-band capability without having to stop.  For single band
op or where stopping to change bands is not an issue, go with the
Hamstick.

73,
Bob AA0CY

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From:  Harv Shore[SMTP:af006@lafn.org]
Sent:  Monday, October 25, 1999 10:36 PM
To:  towertalk@contesting.com; Chuck Sudds
Subject:  Re: [TowerTalk] Mobile Antennas


Check out the web page for Hi Sierra screwdriver antennas
they show an interesting way to mount the antenna on vehicles like yours
K6EXO

----- Original Message -----
From: Chuck Sudds <csudds@probe.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 1999 6:23 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Mobile Antennas


>
> I realize that this question may not be directly about "towers" per se but
> it IS about ham antennas and I value many of your opinions highly.
>
> I will be going HF mobile for the first time, very soon, and I'm looking
> for some tips on mobile HF antennas.  It looks like I will be limited to
> some type of a roof mounted large mag mount assembly, since my Durango has
> plastic bumpers, but I'm worried that they may be too tall!  Has anyone
had
> any experience with this type of setup?  I'm thinking of either Hustler,
> Hamstick or Valor type antennas.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> THANKS!
>
> 73 & DX!
>
> Chuck  KØTVD
>
>
> Chuck Sudds  KØTVD
> Missouri Valley Iowa (Harrison County) U.S.A.
> Heartland DX Association - http://ns1.qsl.net/hdxa/
>
> http://www.probe.net/~csudds
>
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