[VHFcontesting] Help for the newbie

[frank bechdoldt]

The question how to start depends on your budget.
I think you said you might rove.
 
With the 706, assuming it has 432, get a small multi-band beam, ie 2/432 beam.  If you go to something bigger later you could use the small beam for satellite work.
 
On 6 meters you could make a di-pole out of rigid metal or buy 2 6 meter whips and a mobile di pole kit to make the whips a di- pole.  Or for around 110 bucks a M2 loop will work quite well.  Also a directive systems moxon does well and fits the width of a car.  It makes a good portable or cheap home station beam as well.
 
Next borrow a 222 fm rig and a mag mount for 222 and get something better if you enjoy the activity.
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