(Richard Harrison) wrote in news:12998-
:

Ed wrote:
"Wouldn`t you think that losses might be less on a large vehicle like
an
RV or Truck,---."

I earlier rederred to an article by W1DBM in QST and an ARRL Antenna
Anthology from the 1970`s. The title was: "Antennas for Trailers and
Campers".

Everything old is new again. Please see the article: "Compact 40 Meter
Loop for Your Recreational Vehicle" by W6NBC on page 41 of the March
2007 QST.

Best regards, Richard Harrison, KB5WZI




I saw that. Neat idea, but as previously mentioned, I think, my
needed antenna design is for 80M, operation only while stopped, must be
vertical, and lastly, must not require me to climb up to the RV rooftop
to put it up or take it down. I have a good idea where I'm going with
this and will discuss the final product when it is completed ... probably
several weeks from now.



Ed




Ed

Ed wrote:
... as previously mentioned, I think, my
needed antenna design is for 80M, operation only while stopped, must be
vertical, and lastly, must not require me to climb up to the RV rooftop
to put it up or take it down. I have a good idea where I'm going with
this and will discuss the final product when it is completed ... probably
several weeks from now.

At one of the CA 75m shootouts, Sanford, W6YY had
a motorized 30 foot vertical mounted on top of his
huge RV. While he was traveling, it laid down against
the top of the RV. When he was stopped, he had it
motorized so he could raise it to a vertical position.
He beat the best of the best 75m mobile bugcatchers
and screwdrivers by 2 dB and beat a 75m hamstick
by about 14 dB. It's certainly worth considering.
--
73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com