[Icom] Mobile antenna considerations

[Jim Isbell]

Well, I was thinking taper did make a difference....esthetic.  But if I 
cant find a tapered piece a straight one would do as long as it didn't 
fall over from the excess weight at the top.

Dean Norris wrote:

> At 14:28 2/27/2003, you wrote:
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>> Along these lines....Has anyone any idea of where I could find a 20 
>> foot plus long stainless steel whip?  I want one of the ones like the 
>> old 5 foot whips that were used for 6 meters (1/4 wave), mounted on a 
>> hefty chrome plated spring on the bumper.  I want to mount it on the 
>> front bumper of my 22' motor home and then tie it down at the back 
>> while traveling.  Then when I am parked I will release it and feed it 
>> from the ICOM auto tuner.
>>
>> J
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> I just bet you can go to a good metals supplier and get a length of SS 
> spring rod for a good price.  For that use, does taper make any 
> difference?  Doubt it.  In fact, I may check with a local source and 
> see what the $ is.
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> Dean (still prefer B)
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