"Cecil Moore" wrote in message
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Ken Bessler wrote:
Is it possible to make a mobile 10m antenna that is
physically shorter than a 1/4 wave whip yet will
preform better than a 1/4 wave whip?

Define "better".
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73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp

If the quarter-wave whip is made of ss, then you can make a better antenna
by plating it with copper - or - gold - etc - or replace it with a better
conductor. Then use a better transmission line. Then park the vehicle on top
of a very high mountain to work dx.
so, .... conditionally - yes.