"Mark Keith" wrote in message
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"Dave VanHorn" wrote in message

If you google a bit, you'll probably find some articles on converting a
CB
antenna to a 5/8 2 meter antenna.

One note...There is only one case on VHF where I often prefer a 5/8
over a 1/4 , and that is on a car when roof mounted. The 5/8 will
usually "picket fence" less, if you are in an area that is all flat
terrain.

And that's exactly where I use them.
Not much problem with ground planes or decoupling.