[ICOM] Best antenna for 706 mobile?

[Michael P. Olbrisch]

You are going to get as many opinions as there are people on this list.

It all depends on  the available $$$$, and the desire to have a big signal.

I have worked the world with the hustler whip/coils.  Just buy the coils
that you need.  Not much $$$, fair performance.  Or you can go with the
latest-greatest screwdriver antenna.  The sky (and/or your wallet) is the
limit.

I would not recommend the AH-4/AH-2 combination unless the AH-4 were mounted
OUTSIDE the vehicle - it is part of the system, and radiates signal too.  It
is basically a base-loaded antenna in that configuration.  Even then, the
hustlers, being center-loaded would be better.

Mike.  KD9KC

> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Doug Shields
> Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 3:44 AM
> To: icom at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [ICOM] Best antenna for 706 mobile?
>
>
> Hello all,
>     I am considering purchasing an IC-706MKIIG for mobile
> use.  I have never
> done any HF mobile work and thought it would be neat to give
> it a try.  Of
> course, Icom recommends the AH-4 tuner and AH-2B antenna
> combination.  Can
> anyone recommend this combination?  Or, what other antennas would you
> recommend?