rdoc wrote:
Hello,

I need a 2 Meter mobile antenna that gives superb reception above quality of
transmission. I need really 'good ears' and have used a loaded whip until
now but do not want to drill holes to pass the coax on this particular car.

I see some antennas on ebay that are 'through the glass' antennas:

How are these for reception in fairly rugged terrain?

How do they hold up to power washes, i.e. do they adhere well under adverse
conditions?

They always eventually fall off. You can get very good antennas with
RG-174 which is really easy to tuck under window gaskets. That's what I
use for my "no drilling" 2 meter installation.