On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 10:57:06 -0500, Gary KW4Z
wrote:

I am not looking to punch any holes in the walls or ceiling to get a coax
from an outdoor 144/440 Mhz antenna. I'm setting up a mobile rig powered
off an Astron Power Supply in order to allow my wife to communicate on some
of the local repeaters so she can talk to and follow me into work.

The antenna can be simple as something that has a magnetic mount that sets
on top of the power supply or something that might present some measure of
gain. If any of you have eny experience with either building antennas or
have one you purchased that you really like I would love to know what it is
and consider it to fit my needs.

Thanks in advance

Gary

A Larson dual bander whip, mag mount and metal serving platter,
sitting on the floor, works with reasonably close repeaters.

bob
k5qwg