[Antennas] Best Mobile Antenna

[Greg Taylor]

Gary,
        I have been using the same Larsen 2/70 with NMO mount since 1993. 
Still works great and ca still work repeaters 50 miles away on both bands. I 
just wish my vehicles would last that long. HI HI

73 de WE9M Greg

we9m at arrl.net
http://users.decaturwb.com/we9m/
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Smith" <wa1tjb at yahoo.com>
To: <antennas at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 3:33 PM
Subject: [Antennas] Best Mobile Antenna


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:

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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