[Elecraft] Mobile from 117 VAC

[Rick WA6NHC]

Only if you have another counterpoise prepared other than the vehicle; 
otherwise it all needs to be bonded to the vehicle to raise the (already 
meager) antenna efficiency.  Short HF vehicular antennas only run in the 
lower single digit efficiencies, Buddipole or not.  You have to do all 
you can to make it at all.

Just because it loads and shows a good SWR doesn't mean it's working 
well, even a dummy load has a good match.  Mobile HF is an art.

Rick nhc


On 10/9/2017 9:48 AM, Eric J wrote:
> No ignition noise or bonding to worry about.