[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] New Drivers and 2m/70cm auto mount antennae

[Rich Adamy]

What type of mount do you have?

Rich, KA4GFY

On Mon, Sep 1, 2025, 13:50 Todd Jenkins <jjenkins13 at windowslive.com> wrote:

> I have a new driver and, when he takes my truck, I worry about my antenna
> and him driving into parking garages. Mine is static mount, no breakaway.
> I’m not sure of the terminology but, does anyone have recommendations for
> antennae that have a spring or mechanism that gives when you drive under
> something low?  Or should I just develop the habit of removing the antenna
> when he drives?
>
> Thanks,
> /Todd KQ5T
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