[Antennas] Best Mobile Antenna

[Bob Nielsen]

That should be NMO, not MNO, but I agree.  I've used one for years.   
It is only rated for 100 watts, however.  The NMO2/70SH (shorter) is  
rated for 200 watts however.

Bob, N7XY

On Feb 9, 2007, at 2:43 PM, John Brown wrote:

> I would consider a Larsen MNO-270 roof mounted with a quality mno  
> mount and cable.
> I have (3) I have used for several years and they have always  
> performed very well here in South Alabama
> where most repeaters are 50 to 60 miles apart. One has been through  
> Hurricane Opal, Ivan, and Katrina
> and still performs as well as the last one purchased. I hope this  
> helps......John Brown - KE4HIE
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> John Brown - KE4HIE
> ARRL Emergency Coordinator
> Covington Co. Alabama
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Smith" <wa1tjb at yahoo.com>
> To: <antennas at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 2:33 PM
> Subject: [Antennas] Best Mobile Antenna
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> Hi Everyone,
>
> I have a Hyundai Elantra and want to get the best 2m/70cm mobile  
> antenna for FM mobile operation.  The rig I am using is a Kenwood  
> TDM-700A and I have plans to add a Mirage amp to get pre-amp  
> capabilities and around 160 watts out.  I will be roof mounting  
> this antenna and will drill a hole in the roof to get a good ground  
> plane connection.  My concerns are:
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> 1.  To get the best performance (i.e. gain and receive capability)  
> because I am often operating on the fringes of the local repeater  
> system.
> 2.  To have the power handling capability.
> 3.  To have an antenna that will take the punishment of constant  
> use and a lot of driving.
>
> Please give me your feedback, experiences, and recommendation.  As  
> always, thanks in advance for the advice.
>
> 73 de Gary
> WA1TJB
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