Re(2): [Mobile-Portable] Outbacker

[DavidE Benedict]

mobile-portable at mailman.qth.net writes:
>Most of the folks I know that used the Outbacker loved
>it until the Screwdrivers hit the scene.  I have known
>several folks that have upgraded their screwdrivers
>for better ones.  The only issue I have heard
>[collectivily] is grounding problems.  But once those
>are resolved they seem to have great luck.
>
>I lease cars and do not want to drill, etc, to mount
>one of them. In addtion, the wife thinks the 102" whip
>is ugly so I don't even go with the screwdriver.
>
>I have went the SCG route with both the SCG 2020 and
>SGC 237 tuner.  It works for me suprisingly well, and
>I get decent signal reports on 80 to 10 [when bands
>are open].  
>
>73  Chuck AA8VS

Chuck, I didn't have to drill holes or weld on my Subaru to mount my
Screwdriver. A very unique method, I think. Took some time, but maybe I
can help you... and, the Larry's Antennas Screwwdriver uses only a 60 inch
whip atop the SD.... for 160M - 6M !!

David
W7DBH