[Icom] Mobile antenna considerations

Thu, 27 Feb 2003 18:12:46 -0600

Go to=20
http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/12  and look at the antennas. I =
have
the Tarheel. This is my third screwdriver and I find the tarheel to be =
the
best. I have also used the Hustler and in 1978 the spider 3 band =
antenna. I
also use the Am-Com controller. The Tarheel uses a matching base coil =
and
the others use the Thoroid. You can email me at [email protected] for =
more
info.
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John Bates KB0UY
MSgt USAF Ret

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On
Behalf Of Jack Hartley
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 2:19 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Icom] Mobile antenna considerations

I'm getting ready to mount my 706MKIIG in my pick-up.
In looking at antennas and have a question:

There are 3 considerations-
A: 'sticks'  for each band.  Which I'm using now and this system, while =
not=20
convenient, works very well
B: Screwdriver antenna
C: Whip & tuner

The questions is asked to those of you that have had at least two of the =

configurations and like one or the other.
Does either of these 3 choices have a proven performance advantage?  Has =

anyone done a comparison?

Price wise the screwdriver types can run up into the $500+ range once =
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include the heavy duty mounts required.
ICOM's combination, which includes a very expensive whip is about the =
same=20
cost.

Jack Hartley
K4WSB
ARRL - QCWA - OOTC
http://www.ultimatehat.com
10% discount to fellow Hams
Put your call on the order

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