Hi,

I'm thinkinig to make an antenna for the marine band (156mhz) and hooked to
my vx-7r portable.

1. How could I make it to a reasonable carrying size (perhaps less than 12
inches)?

2. Is it possible to use the steel wire and put the heat shrink tube
outside?

3. Is the wire solder to the SMA core and no ground need?

Thanks,

Muskie