[TowerTalk] Need Input on Best Antenna for Stationary RV

[Roger (K8RI)]

Edward Sylvester wrote:
> Trying to devise best antenna system for RV situation.  I think I would like to go with the Hygain AV-640 with DX Engineering Tilt Over Base, attached to Roof Ladder.  I want to be able to break this down quickly and in some parks, won't have the luxury nor the time to deal with wire antennas.
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> I like the 640 because it's all band, minus 80/160m and it handles moderate power.  But I am open to other ideas....
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I really like the AV640, It's relatively easy to raise and you could use 
a 10-12' mast hinged at the back of the RV. It's relatively broad and 
works well on all bands, 40 - 6. It'll take the legal limit on all bands 
but 6 where it's rated at 20 or 300 watts,  BUT the stubs make it a 
rather delicate antenna to handle. OTOH the longest stub comes apart 
easily and there is a place to take the antenna apart very close to that 
spot.  It depends on how short a package you need once broken down.  If 
you need to go shorter than half, it's probably going to take some care 
assembling and disassembling.

Good Luck,

Roger (K8RI)
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> Thanks for the bandwidth,
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> 73,
> Ed NI6S
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> PS:  RV is 31' long and will tie vertical down to roof racks while in motion.....
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