[SixClub] Best Mobile 6M Antennas?

[ke5apj]

MFJ makes a no frills dual band 2M/6M  NMO base antenna that works just fine 
on the FM end of the band..

I don't know the model number, IIRC it was in the neighborhood of $ 30 - $ 
40. & is virtually indestructible..

I also use a 6M hamstick in a ball mount with a quick disconnect (To remove 
antenna for parking garages, etc.) that fits the bill for SSB, not ideal, 
but gets the job done for short range communications..

For those with big budgets, Diamond & Comet have several models that are 
multiband with folding feature, these work best roof mounted & would require 
a duplexer or tri-plexer depending upon other frequencies used..

For field use, it's hard to beat a M2  6M HO Loop mounted with a quick 
disconnect ball mount for SSB distance results.. (Modeling that comes with 
the antenna show a low angle spread in all directions at 20 - 30 ft high.).

Howard Bingham
KE5APJ

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Walton" <w7car at wildblue.net>
To: <doc at kd4e.com>; "World Wide Six Meter Club" <sixclub at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 9:59 PM
Subject: Re: [SixClub] Best Mobile 6M Antennas?


> Many nowadays seem to be using Halo style antennas on 6M Mobiles. As far 
> as
> a Car Antenna working, it should. Remember you need 4.5 Feet for a 1/4 
> Wave
> on 52.00. You would have to experiment looking for a Car Antenna that tall 
> I
> would think? Of course you could add a Loading Coil or even a very small
> wire to the Top of the Antenna. Would be Fun to play with at any rate. The
> Car Antenna motor is quite strong. The antenna is raised up and down by a
> pulley, and heavy plastic line of some sort? An NMO style Antenna can also
> be used quite easily as well. At present I use a NMO Larsen type Antenna
> mounted on an L Bracket between the Hood & Fender. Is out of the way, 
> simple
> to install, and does'nt look to bad on the Brand New Pickup <grin>.
>
> Yours in the Hobby,
>
> Dave - W7CAR
>
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