[Icom] Mobile antenna considerations

Thu, 27 Feb 2003 21:21:03 -0600

I use an Outbacker Stealth Plus with my 706 MKII.  I have a quick disconnect
attached to a magnetic mount on the roof of my PT Cruiser.  No tuner
required and works on 2 thru 80 meters.  Antenna is about 4 feet tall and
costs $260.00. 73, Wendell N5WC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Hartley" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 2:18 PM
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
> 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 you
> include the heavy duty mounts required.
> ICOM's combination, which includes a very expensive whip is about the same
> cost.
>
>
> Jack Hartley
> K4WSB
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