[Icom] Mobile antenna considerations

[Dean Norris]

At 18:05 2/27/2003, you wrote:


>The taper helps it stand up to wind-loading better.  The bottom needs to be
>thicker for strength.  The top needs to be thinner to reduce wind-loading.
>Yes, anything will work.  Taper just works better, that is why it is done
>that way.
>
>Mike.  KD9KC
>El Paso, TX.


Yes, but he stated he would bend it over and attach until he was in a fixed 
location.  Therefore, wind should be of little consideration.

Dean