"Adair Witner" wrote in message
m...
You might want to try a 1/2 antanna which does not require a ground
Adair
"James" wrote in message
. ..


I want to mount a 2 meter rig on my Honda Foreman ATV. I want a
high-gain antenna, either a 5/8 wave or possibly a collinear. I would
like to stay around 4 to 5 feet in length, but it is possible that a
collinear would be longer.

Any recommendations on this ? I know that an atv would not provide
much
of a ground plane, so I think a 1/4 wave would be out of the question.

Any recommended "type" (wavelength, etc) and brand for this use ?

Thanks for any comments !!


73 de Jim K4PYT




You are going to need something rugged if you are out in the woods. I made a
J antenna from a couple of old CB SS whips many years ago. I drilled a block
of metal with 3 holes 2 on 1 side and 1 on the other to fit the threads on
the antennas. The 2 holes on one side got the 3/4 wl and the 1/4wl section
the hole on the other side mated with a big spring mount. I believe this was
modeled after the Super J as seen in the ARRL handbook. This antenna mounted
on a VW dune buggy survived contact with many overhanging branches. This
antenna got out a lot better than the 1/4wl antenna it replaced. I think
this was mostly due to its added hiegth rather than any significant increase
in gain.

Try Larsen antennas, their "OM" series of mobiles
1/2 wavelength, are end loaded-- Ideal for
fiberglass , and low amounts of metal. Works
great on Broncos, and Blazers, and other
non-metal frames! try
http://www.radialllarsen.com/docfiles/ASB7/Pages/72.pdf

Jim NN7K

Jimmie D wrote:
"Adair Witner" wrote in message
m...
You might want to try a 1/2 antanna which does not require a ground
Adair
"James" wrote in message
. ..

I want to mount a 2 meter rig on my Honda Foreman ATV. I want a
high-gain antenna, either a 5/8 wave or possibly a collinear. I would
like to stay around 4 to 5 feet in length, but it is possible that a
collinear would be longer.

Any recommendations on this ? I know that an atv would not provide
much
of a ground plane, so I think a 1/4 wave would be out of the question.

Any recommended "type" (wavelength, etc) and brand for this use ?

Thanks for any comments !!


73 de Jim K4PYT



You are going to need something rugged if you are out in the woods. I made a
J antenna from a couple of old CB SS whips many years ago. I drilled a block
of metal with 3 holes 2 on 1 side and 1 on the other to fit the threads on
the antennas. The 2 holes on one side got the 3/4 wl and the 1/4wl section
the hole on the other side mated with a big spring mount. I believe this was
modeled after the Super J as seen in the ARRL handbook. This antenna mounted
on a VW dune buggy survived contact with many overhanging branches. This
antenna got out a lot better than the 1/4wl antenna it replaced. I think
this was mostly due to its added hiegth rather than any significant increase
in gain.

"James" wrote in message
. ..


I want to mount a 2 meter rig on my Honda Foreman ATV. I want a
high-gain antenna, either a 5/8 wave or possibly a collinear. I would
like to stay around 4 to 5 feet in length, but it is possible that a
collinear would be longer.

Any recommendations on this ? I know that an atv would not provide much
of a ground plane, so I think a 1/4 wave would be out of the question.

Any recommended "type" (wavelength, etc) and brand for this use ?

Thanks for any comments !!


73 de Jim K4PYT

here my antanna inmy back yard.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...sjunkyyard.jpg



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"Jim - NN7K" wrote in message
et...
Try Larsen antennas, their "OM" series of mobiles
1/2 wavelength, are end loaded-- Ideal for fiberglass , and low amounts of
metal. Works
great on Broncos, and Blazers, and other
non-metal frames! try
http://www.radialllarsen.com/docfiles/ASB7/Pages/72.pdf

Jim NN7K

Jimmie D wrote:
"Adair Witner" wrote in message
m...
You might want to try a 1/2 antanna which does not require a ground
Adair
"James" wrote in message
. ..

I want to mount a 2 meter rig on my Honda Foreman ATV. I want a
high-gain antenna, either a 5/8 wave or possibly a collinear. I
would
like to stay around 4 to 5 feet in length, but it is possible that a
collinear would be longer.

Any recommendations on this ? I know that an atv would not provide
much
of a ground plane, so I think a 1/4 wave would be out of the question.

Any recommended "type" (wavelength, etc) and brand for this use ?

Thanks for any comments !!


73 de Jim K4PYT



You are going to need something rugged if you are out in the woods. I
made a J antenna from a couple of old CB SS whips many years ago. I
drilled a block of metal with 3 holes 2 on 1 side and 1 on the other to
fit the threads on the antennas. The 2 holes on one side got the 3/4 wl
and the 1/4wl section the hole on the other side mated with a big spring
mount. I believe this was modeled after the Super J as seen in the ARRL
handbook. This antenna mounted on a VW dune buggy survived contact with
many overhanging branches. This antenna got out a lot better than the
1/4wl antenna it replaced. I think this was mostly due to its added
hiegth rather than any significant increase in gain.
here my antanna in my back yard
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...sjunkyyard.jpg



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"Merlin-7 KI4ILB" wrote in message
m...
I use a lakeview colliner at both my home qth and on my truck. It is rugged
but a bit long.
http://www.hamstick.com/9007.htm
Great 2m antenna..
Joe

here my antanna in my back yard
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...sjunkyyard.jpg

"James" wrote in message
. ..


I want to mount a 2 meter rig on my Honda Foreman ATV. I want a
high-gain antenna, either a 5/8 wave or possibly a collinear. I would
like to stay around 4 to 5 feet in length, but it is possible that a
collinear would be longer.

Any recommendations on this ? I know that an atv would not provide
much
of a ground plane, so I think a 1/4 wave would be out of the question.

Any recommended "type" (wavelength, etc) and brand for this use ?

Thanks for any comments !!


73 de Jim K4PYT







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"Barry OGrady" wrote in message
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On Sat, 18 Nov 2006 08:51:28 -0500, "James"
wrote:

I want to mount a 2 meter rig on my Honda Foreman ATV. I want a
high-gain antenna, either a 5/8 wave or possibly a collinear. I would
like to stay around 4 to 5 feet in length, but it is possible that a
collinear would be longer.

Which metre band is it for, and what are the meters used for?



Any recommendations on this ? I know that an atv would not provide much
of a ground plane, so I think a 1/4 wave would be out of the question.

Any recommended "type" (wavelength, etc) and brand for this use ?

Thanks for any comments !!

Is there amateur TV on 2 metres?

73 de Jim K4PYT

dit dit dit dah dit dah dit dit good buddy.

hears my antanna inmy back yard
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...sjunkyyard.jpg

Barry
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Home page
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On Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:06:53 -0500, "an old fiend"
wrote:


"Jim - NN7K" wrote in message

1/4wl antenna it replaced. I think this was mostly due to its added
hiegth rather than any significant increase in gain.
here my antanna in my back yard
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...sjunkyyard.jpg
more fraud on your part
http://kb9rqz.blogspot.com/
id cime is da teft
gte hep
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wrote in message
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On Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:08:45 -0500, "an old fiend"
wrote:


"Barry OGrady" wrote in message
. ..
On Sat, 18 Nov 2006 08:51:28 -0500, "James"
wrote:

I want to mount a 2 meter rig on my Honda Foreman ATV. I want a
high-gain antenna, either a 5/8 wave or possibly a collinear. I would
like to stay around 4 to 5 feet in length, but it is possible that a
collinear would be longer.

Which metre band is it for, and what are the meters used for?



Any recommendations on this ? I know that an atv would not provide
much
of a ground plane, so I think a 1/4 wave would be out of the question.

Any recommended "type" (wavelength, etc) and brand for this use ?

Thanks for any comments !!

Is there amateur TV on 2 metres?

73 de Jim K4PYT

dit dit dit dah dit dah dit dit good buddy.

hears my antanna inmy back yard
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...sjunkyyard.jpg

opppps i forget two say two ignoar all teh trash in my yard
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...sjunkyyard.jpg



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an old fiend wrote:
wrote in message
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On Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:08:45 -0500, "an old fiend"
wrote:


"Barry OGrady" wrote in message
. ..
On Sat, 18 Nov 2006 08:51:28 -0500, "James"
wrote:

I want to mount a 2 meter rig on my Honda Foreman ATV. I want a
high-gain antenna, either a 5/8 wave or possibly a collinear. I would
like to stay around 4 to 5 feet in length, but it is possible that a
collinear would be longer.

Which metre band is it for, and what are the meters used for?



Marqueer.............................
Get off the dam computer and get over here and service my joy stick!

Any recommendations on this ? I know that an atv would not provide
much
of a ground plane, so I think a 1/4 wave would be out of the question.

Any recommended "type" (wavelength, etc) and brand for this use ?

Thanks for any comments !!

Is there amateur TV on 2 metres?

73 de Jim K4PYT

dit dit dit dah dit dah dit dit good buddy.

hears my antanna inmy back yard
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...sjunkyyard.jpg

opppps i forget two say two ignoar all teh trash in my yard
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...sjunkyyard.jpg



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wrote:
On 21 Nov 2006 13:29:24 -0800, wrote:


an old fiend wrote:
wrote in message
...
On Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:08:45 -0500, "an old fiend"
wrote:


"Barry OGrady" wrote in message
. ..
On Sat, 18 Nov 2006 08:51:28 -0500, "James"
wrote:

I want to mount a 2 meter rig on my Honda Foreman ATV. I want a
high-gain antenna, either a 5/8 wave or possibly a collinear. I would
like to stay around 4 to 5 feet in length, but it is possible that a
collinear would be longer.

Which metre band is it for, and what are the meters used for?



Marqueer.............................
Get off the dam computer and get over here and service my joy stick!

haven't you learned that auk folks don't realy go for your ****
anymore woger
http://kb9rqz.blogspot.com/

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