[Antennas] Tiger Tail

Fri, 30 Jan 2004 14:25:41 -0500

It's not much more than a piece of wire (about 1/4wl long) with a ring
terminal on one end to put between the radio and the antenna.

I've made a pair for some 2W Moto GMRS HTs (sport 10) and there was a little
noticeable improvement - but very little.  The MOT radios, with a body about
8" long,  did have a ground trace on the circumference of the circuit card
and that may already help act as a form of counterpoise.

That said, something similar might work well on the very small HTs - those
that are only 3-4" long might benefit from a (better) counterpoise.. maybe,
if you notice, your mileage may vary.

This is one of those things that may not help, but probably does not hurt,
to try.
 ._._.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 11:02 PM
Subject: [Antennas] Tiger Tail

Who made the Tiger tail HT counterpoise and does anyone still sell it?
ED AND CARRIE YEARY  W4TEY and W4CAY
325 CUMBERLAND DRIVE
HARROGATE, TN. 37752-6942

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