[SixClub] Best Mobile 6M Antennas?

[k3usc at att.net]

 I believe a 5/8 wave 2m antenna will work great on 6m. 
  -------------- Original message from Dave Walton <w7car at wildblue.net>: --------------


> 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 .
> 
> Yours in the Hobby,
> 
> Dave - W7CAR
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