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Old July 23rd 07, 07:54 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Building a marine type HF whip



A few things you really need to look at A

Just how efficent do you think your 23Ft Antenna is going to be
on MF/HF?
What kind of RF Ground are you going to use to support this 23Ft
MF/HF Antenna?
You of course realize that ANY Antenna isn't going to do Diddle
Squat if your RF Ground is POOR, no matter how much you spend
or save, building it........



First of all, you need to realize this is a MOBILE antenna, even if
only intended for operation while parked. Secondly, I have already used
a homebrew 12' tall Texas Bugcatcher type antenna with excellent results.

The antenna is mounted on the back end of a motorhome, and the ground
side of the antenna base is well bonded to the chassis underneath with 2
inch ground strap. So far, such mounting has worked well for me. My
intent is simply to build a newer, somewhat taller antenna for increased
performance.... primarily on 75 and 40M.