[Mobile-Portable] What antenna do you use for your mobile? 04/1/20 1:38 p.m.

[Rick Markey, KN3C]

Hello,

I've run an Outbacker, Hustlers, Hamsticks, original W6AAQ screwdrivers, 
and finally ended up with a Hi-Q screwdriver.   I had the Hi-Q on my 
2004 Chevy Silverado for well over 100,000 miles before the Lexan cover 
cracked due to intense cold and I had to have it repaired.  I'm 
presently in the process of figuring out how to install the Hi-Q on my 
RV.  Once I switched to screwdriver antennas, there was no turning back 
for me!

What I like about the Hi-Q, is that the tuning mechanism is fully 
enclosed and not affected by weather.   I have seen the Tarheel product, 
and recently purchased their mounts to put the Hi-Q on the RV.  They are 
nice folks to deal with and make a quality product.

Interestingly enough, Jerry Sevick, W2FMI, did a detailed study of the 
Hustler KW and low power coils, and found that the low power coils were 
more efficient than the KW version.  That's opposite of what you would 
expect.  I don't know if Jerry ever published that information?

If you don't already have them, get copies of Don Johnson's, W6AAQ, 
books on HF mobiling.  The two books have a wealth of information in 
them about operating HF mobile.  I believe they are readily available in 
pdf format.  If you can't find them, drop me a note.

Rick, KN3C



On 4/11/2020 14:37, Enigma Traveler wrote:
> Love doing hf mobile. Have kilowatt Hustler antenna's for 10 -80. Can 
> run three or four of them on a single mast using a special mount. Even 
> have a separate coil for 160. Got a screw driver antenna antenna too, 
> and so far that is working out ok too. Very interested in hearing your 
> feedback on what you like using ...
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