[Lowfer] Mini whipmobile

[Laurence KL7 L]

Jb - yep mine was about 18 inches above roof on a tri mag mount - coax must be bonded to vehicle where it enters - more to follow

Laurence KL7L/KH6 kona



> On Jan 23, 2015, at 17:24, John Bruce McCreath <weazle at hurontel.on.ca> wrote:
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> Has anyone here tried the PA0RDT mini whip in a mobile setup for listening to long wave?
> To use the vehicle roof as a "ground plane", how high above the roof would it need to be
> placed on an insulated support?  I was thinking of trying it with a mag mount and a length
> of PVC pipe, keeping in mind wind drag, low branches, etc.
> 
> 73, J.B., VE3EAR
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