Does anyone have any experience with the MFJ monoband mobile HamTenna Whip,
like the 20 m version on
http://www.mfjenterprises.com/produc...did=MFJ-1620T?
It is a 2.1 m antenna that comes in monoband versions for all bands from 75
m to 6 m at only $19.95 per antenna.

I wonder how it performs, how easy it is to mount on the trunk of a sedan,
and how easy it is to change bands - i.e. changing antennas.


Sverre
www.qsl.net/la3za

Sverre Holm wrote:
Does anyone have any experience with the MFJ monoband mobile HamTenna Whip,
like the 20 m version on
http://www.mfjenterprises.com/produc...did=MFJ-1620T?
It is a 2.1 m antenna that comes in monoband versions for all bands from 75
m to 6 m at only $19.95 per antenna.
I wonder how it performs, how easy it is to mount on the trunk of a sedan,
and how easy it is to change bands - i.e. changing antennas.

It is base loaded which is a disadvantage but it has a relatively high-Q
coil which is an advantage so it's performance should be similar to a
hamstick. Changing antennas should be similar to a hamstick. Like hamsticks,
reasonable performance is probably limited to 14 MHz and above.
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73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp



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Thanks for input. I didn't realize that it was base loaded from the info
given so that was helpful to know.
I guess a center loaded antenna like e.g. the Outbacker will give better
performance at the lowest frequencies.

Sverre
www.qsl.net/la3za

Sverre Holm wrote:
Thanks for input. I didn't realize that it was base loaded from the info
given so that was helpful to know.
I guess a center loaded antenna like e.g. the Outbacker will give better
performance at the lowest frequencies.

The Outbacker is barely better than a Hamstick. The MFJ may
actually be better than the Outbacker. To get the full benefit
of a center-loaded antenna, please consider a screwdriver
or bugcatcher.
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73, Cecil, W5DXP