[MRCA] Manpack HF ntenna Ideas?

[B. Smith]

I like using the standard copper MS rods and insert a insulator and 
loading coil. Mount the coil section in the center for best current 
distribution. Short out turns for tuning.
Z


On 2/16/2023 6:59 PM, Doran Platt wrote:
> I have a tactical tricked-out Yaesu FT-897D with an LDG AT-897 tuner. 
> Even have the requisite H-250.  I have used it a time or two for Moose 
> and Squirrel with an inverted V in the back-yard.  Is there a 
> practical design for a whip that would work on the lower band 
> 80/40/5MHz?  I have some rods from a 292 antenna and a folding antenna 
> from a PRC-8,9, or 10.  Running the '897D from a 12v battery the power 
> level is about 40 watts at best (vice a solid 100 watts with 13.5V).  
> Maybe I'm barking up the wrong tree?  A decent counterpoise is always 
> the bugaboo.   TNX
> Jeep K3HVG
>
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