[2m] mobile ants

[Chuck Boyle kb5rvv]

The advantage to co-phased antennas on a truck is that it tends to focus 
more power front and back and less power to the sides for longer range 
up and down the highway. Any other use would be wasteful, in my opinion. 
However, if you have a need for that type of performance it would 
probably work. The shorter wavelength of 2m would make the required 
distance between antennas smaller. Don't try to do it on your own with 
an adapter - find a radio shop with amateur and cb experience to wire it 
properly. It's not worth burning up your finals.

Chuck



Jonathan Thawley wrote:

> I have a weird question... I've seen this done on the "chicken band"
> but never ham radio...
>
> Could I run 2 5/8 wave mobile antennas on 2m and hook them up to my
> radio with a so-239 T adapter?
>
> What, if any improvement would this warrant over just 1 antenna?  Or
> would I risk blowing up the radio?
>
> Curiosity is just killin the cat today.. LOL
>
> Jonathan/KC8CPW
>


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