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

[Rich Adamy]

There used to be antennas made that basically looked like rubber duck
antennas that attached to NMO mounts.  They were flexible and perfect for
garages.

Rich, KA4GFY

On Mon, Sep 1, 2025, 14:57 Rich Adamy <ka4gfy at gmail.com> wrote:

> What type of mount do you have?
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> Rich, KA4GFY
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> 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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