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I would appreciate some recommendations for a 144/420 MHz pole antenna to
be mounted in my attic. I
would like it to have radials so I don't have to put a metal plate under
it.

Thank you for your suggestions.
Most any mobile antenna may be mounted using radials vs. metal plate. Metal
plate need only be 19" radius disk for maximum performance. My favorite is
the Larsen NMO270. Overall height is 35" maximum with better gain than a
J-pole. You can make your own base radial mount or get one of theirs.
Available through AEA or HRO. the NMO is the Motorola mobile mount so
mounting solutions abound by a great many antenna manufacturers.