[ILQSO] Mobile antennas?

[James Funk]

You can do pretty well as a mobile in QSO party with a hundred watts and multiple Hustler resonators.  I’d suggest dual mounts so you don’t have to put more than three resonators per mast.  You definitely want the 4-magnet mounts.  I’ve lost too many 3-magnet ones to try those with more than one resonator, and I’ve even had them blow off with only one. 

I’ve not had a lot of experience with Hamsticks, but I’ve not been impressed.  I’d go with Hustlers.  Full size mast is better than short, but you have to think about clearance. A full sized mast and 80 meter resonator pushes 12’ plus. 

N9JF 

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> On Apr 7, 2025, at 4:34 PM, Chuck <chuckschneebeli at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hey guys,
> 
> I am seriously thinking of going out mobile for the ILQP, and likely 26 MOQP.
> 
> Never had a mobile setup. I plan on my ftdx10 but no idea what a decent antenna would be. I do have an old hustler set. Also would be nice to make band changes without getting out and swapping leads or anything-and not wanting to spend mega bucks either.
> 
> Ideas?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 73 Chuck KI9A
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