Larry wrote:
Bob Baldwin wrote:

I just use 1/4 wave whips on mine - one for 2 meters and a longer one
for FM broadcast, mounted on the T-top's antenna mounting plates. Just
something to consider if you cannot find the longer marine antenna
that you're looking for.

73,
bob

Thanks, Bob,

I've thought about doing just that. A 1/4 wave on 2m is about 19" and
would not require folding down. I was kinda hoping to find some gain
which would also match the VHF Marine band antenna next to where it
would be, but I can't find anything so far.

Larry,
Those marine antennas are really pretty, and I figured you wanted one
to compliment the existing one. I found at least one guy that uses his
VHF marine antenna on 2 meters, and says the match is better on 2 than
marine. Check
"http://cruisenews.net/cgi-bin/mmham/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/1372"
and maybe you can contact him for more info.
73,
bob wa5jot
Power Cat CC / Tops-N-Towers T-Top