I got some good suggestions for a mobile amp, thanks to all who answered
in honest help.

The next puzzle piece is a wide-band mobile antenna. I'm primarily
interested in operating in the freeband region. Coverage of the upper end
of the 11m band would be desirable too. I don't want a giant 9 foot whip
screwed to the bumper or one of those mobile monsters that have a loading
coil made out of coiled copper water pipe stuck on the roof either. I was
thinking about something along the lines of a 4 foot firestick. I would
assume it would handle the 500 watt amp OK. What about two antennas, each
one tuned to cover a part of the range with some overlap, and a coax
switch under the dash to switch between them if one won't work? Anybody
use a setup like this?

MeatSack...---...
Skywarn-NTS

MeatSack wrote:
I got some good suggestions for a mobile amp, thanks to all who answered
in honest help.

The next puzzle piece is a wide-band mobile antenna. I'm primarily
interested in operating in the freeband region. Coverage of the upper end
of the 11m band would be desirable too. I don't want a giant 9 foot whip
screwed to the bumper or one of those mobile monsters that have a loading
coil made out of coiled copper water pipe stuck on the roof either. I was
thinking about something along the lines of a 4 foot firestick. I would
assume it would handle the 500 watt amp OK. What about two antennas, each
one tuned to cover a part of the range with some overlap, and a coax
switch under the dash to switch between them if one won't work? Anybody
use a setup like this?

MeatSack...---...
Skywarn-NTS


If you're a ham as your "NTS" would indicate, then you would know that
a loaded antenna has a higher Q and therefore a lower bandwidth than
a quarter wave whip. I use a KW-7 FireStik for 10 & 11 meters. Yes,
it's seven feet tall, but I talk where ever I hear on both bands.

-Scott/AE

On Oct 3, 12:19*am, Scott in Baltimore
wrote:
MeatSack wrote:
I got some good suggestions for a mobile amp, thanks to all who answered
in honest help.

The next puzzle piece is a wide-band mobile antenna. I'm primarily
interested in operating in the freeband region. Coverage of the upper end
of the 11m band would be desirable too. I don't want a giant 9 foot whip
screwed to the bumper or one of those mobile monsters that have a loading
coil made out of coiled copper water pipe stuck on the roof either. I was
thinking about something along the lines of a 4 foot firestick. I would
assume it would handle the 500 watt amp OK. What about two antennas, each
one tuned to cover a part of the range with some overlap, and a coax
switch under the dash to switch between them if one won't work? Anybody
use a setup like this?

MeatSack...---...
Skywarn-NTS

If you're a ham as your "NTS" would indicate, then you would know that
a loaded antenna has a higher Q and therefore a lower bandwidth than
a quarter wave whip. I use a KW-7 FireStik for 10 & 11 meters. Yes,
it's seven feet tall, but I talk where ever I hear on both bands.

-Scott/AE- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Batch Search Summary
SEARCH ID SEARCH CRITERIA IDENTIFIER STATUS
3930206 Chapman,Randall CCH/NBF/SOR [9 results.] VIEW DETAILS


RESULTS FOR 'CHAPMAN,RANDALL '
Search ID 3930206 Back to Top
NAME DPS NUMBER SEX RACE DATE OF BIRTH CCH SOR NBF
CHAPMAN,RANDOLPH WILLARD 05388013 MALE WHITE 03/22/1961 VIEW


CHAPMAN,RANDOLPH WILLARD (SID: 05388013)
SEX RACE ETHNICITY HEIGHT WEIGHT EYES HAIR COLOR DL NUMBER FBI# DLU
MALE WHITE 508 195 BROWN Brown 10/26/1995
NAMES CHAPMAN,RANDOLPH WILLARD (Primary)
CHAPMAN,RANDY

BIRTHDATES 03/22/1961 (Primary)


Arrest Summary (TRN)
DATE OF ARREST SEQUENCE CODE TRACKING NUMBER AGENCY DESCRIPTION
01/16/1995 A 0007369727 TEXAS CITY PD View


Arrest Date: 01/16/1995 Arrest Summary


DATE OF ARREST 01/16/1995
SEQUENCE CODE A
TRACKING NUMBER 0007369727
AGENCY DESCRIPTION TX0840900 ( TEXAS CITY PD )
CHARGE
TRACKING SUFFIX A001
OFFENSE DETAIL
INTERNAL AGENCY PERSON NUMBER 020130
INTERNAL AGENCY CASE NUMBER 95633
ARREST OFFENSE 35990014 ( POSS CS PG 1 1G )
ARREST OFFENSE CITATION 481.115(b)
LEVEL AND DEGREE OF OFFENSE FS ( FELONY - STATE JAIL FELONY )
DATE OF OFFENSE 01/16/1995
ARREST DISPOSITION 205 ( HELD )
ARREST DISPOSITION DATE 01/16/1995
PROSECUTOR ORI REFERRED TO TX084015A ( DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE
GALVESTON )
PROSECUTION DETAIL
AGENCY DESCRIPTION TX084015A ( DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE
GALVESTON )
PROSECUTOR ACTION FIELD A ( PROSECUTOR ACCEPTS THE CHARGE )
PROSECUTOR OFFENSE 35990014 ( POSS CS PG 1 1G )
PROSECUTOR OFFENSE CITATION 481.115(b)
LEVEL AND DEGREE PROSECUTED FS ( FELONY - STATE JAIL FELONY )
COURT STATUS
COURT SEQUENCE a
AGENCY DESCRIPTION TX084035J ( 122ND DISTRICT COURT GALVESTON )
COURT OFFENSE 35990014 ( POSS CS PG 1 1G )
CITATION 481.115(b)
LEVEL AND DEGREE OFFENSE FS ( FELONY - STATE JAIL FELONY )
COURT DISPOSITION 312 ( DEFERRED )
COURT DISPOSITION DATE 09/21/1995
DATE OF SENTENCE/STATUS 09/21/1995
CAUSE NUMBER 95CR0800
FINAL PLEADING G ( GUILTY )
COURT PROBATION 4Y
COURT FINE 200
COURT COSTS 157
AGENCY RECEIVING CUSTODY GCCSCD

On Oct 3, 12:19*am, Scott in Baltimore
wrote:
MeatSack wrote:
I got some good suggestions for a mobile amp, thanks to all who answered
in honest help.

The next puzzle piece is a wide-band mobile antenna. I'm primarily
interested in operating in the freeband region. Coverage of the upper end
of the 11m band would be desirable too. I don't want a giant 9 foot whip
screwed to the bumper or one of those mobile monsters that have a loading
coil made out of coiled copper water pipe stuck on the roof either. I was
thinking about something along the lines of a 4 foot firestick. I would
assume it would handle the 500 watt amp OK. What about two antennas, each
one tuned to cover a part of the range with some overlap, and a coax
switch under the dash to switch between them if one won't work? Anybody
use a setup like this?

MeatSack...---...
Skywarn-NTS

If you're a ham as your "NTS" would indicate, then you would know that
a loaded antenna has a higher Q and therefore a lower bandwidth than
a quarter wave whip. I use a KW-7 FireStik for 10 & 11 meters. Yes,
it's seven feet tall, but I talk where ever I hear on both bands.

-Scott/AE- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Scottiekins does your AE mean anus eater? I betcha it does, pothead.
Batch Search Summary
SEARCH ID SEARCH CRITERIA IDENTIFIER STATUS
3930206 Chapman,Randall CCH/NBF/SOR [9 results.] VIEW DETAILS


RESULTS FOR 'CHAPMAN,RANDALL '
Search ID 3930206 Back to Top
NAME DPS NUMBER SEX RACE DATE OF BIRTH CCH SOR NBF
CHAPMAN,RANDOLPH WILLARD 05388013 MALE WHITE 03/22/1961 VIEW


CHAPMAN,RANDOLPH WILLARD (SID: 05388013)
SEX RACE ETHNICITY HEIGHT WEIGHT EYES HAIR COLOR DL NUMBER FBI# DLU
MALE WHITE 508 195 BROWN Brown 10/26/1995
NAMES CHAPMAN,RANDOLPH WILLARD (Primary)
CHAPMAN,RANDY

BIRTHDATES 03/22/1961 (Primary)


Arrest Summary (TRN)
DATE OF ARREST SEQUENCE CODE TRACKING NUMBER AGENCY DESCRIPTION
01/16/1995 A 0007369727 TEXAS CITY PD View


Arrest Date: 01/16/1995 Arrest Summary


DATE OF ARREST 01/16/1995
SEQUENCE CODE A
TRACKING NUMBER 0007369727
AGENCY DESCRIPTION TX0840900 ( TEXAS CITY PD )
CHARGE
TRACKING SUFFIX A001
OFFENSE DETAIL
INTERNAL AGENCY PERSON NUMBER 020130
INTERNAL AGENCY CASE NUMBER 95633
ARREST OFFENSE 35990014 ( POSS CS PG 1 1G )
ARREST OFFENSE CITATION 481.115(b)
LEVEL AND DEGREE OF OFFENSE FS ( FELONY - STATE JAIL FELONY )
DATE OF OFFENSE 01/16/1995
ARREST DISPOSITION 205 ( HELD )
ARREST DISPOSITION DATE 01/16/1995
PROSECUTOR ORI REFERRED TO TX084015A ( DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE
GALVESTON )
PROSECUTION DETAIL
AGENCY DESCRIPTION TX084015A ( DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE
GALVESTON )
PROSECUTOR ACTION FIELD A ( PROSECUTOR ACCEPTS THE CHARGE )
PROSECUTOR OFFENSE 35990014 ( POSS CS PG 1 1G )
PROSECUTOR OFFENSE CITATION 481.115(b)
LEVEL AND DEGREE PROSECUTED FS ( FELONY - STATE JAIL FELONY )
COURT STATUS
COURT SEQUENCE a
AGENCY DESCRIPTION TX084035J ( 122ND DISTRICT COURT GALVESTON )
COURT OFFENSE 35990014 ( POSS CS PG 1 1G )
CITATION 481.115(b)
LEVEL AND DEGREE OFFENSE FS ( FELONY - STATE JAIL FELONY )
COURT DISPOSITION 312 ( DEFERRED )
COURT DISPOSITION DATE 09/21/1995
DATE OF SENTENCE/STATUS 09/21/1995
CAUSE NUMBER 95CR0800
FINAL PLEADING G ( GUILTY )
COURT PROBATION 4Y
COURT FINE 200
COURT COSTS 157
AGENCY RECEIVING CUSTODY GCCSCD

wrote in message
...
On Oct 3, 12:19 am, Scott in Baltimore
wrote:
MeatSack wrote:
I got some good suggestions for a mobile amp, thanks to all who answered
in honest help.

The next puzzle piece is a wide-band mobile antenna. I'm primarily
interested in operating in the freeband region. Coverage of the upper
end
of the 11m band would be desirable too. I don't want a giant 9 foot whip
screwed to the bumper or one of those mobile monsters that have a
loading
coil made out of coiled copper water pipe stuck on the roof either. I
was
thinking about something along the lines of a 4 foot firestick. I would
assume it would handle the 500 watt amp OK. What about two antennas,
each
one tuned to cover a part of the range with some overlap, and a coax
switch under the dash to switch between them if one won't work? Anybody
use a setup like this?

MeatSack...---...
Skywarn-NTS

If you're a ham as your "NTS" would indicate, then you would know that
a loaded antenna has a higher Q and therefore a lower bandwidth than
a quarter wave whip. I use a KW-7 FireStik for 10 & 11 meters. Yes,
it's seven feet tall, but I talk where ever I hear on both bands.

-Scott/AE- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Scottiekins does your AE mean anus eater? I betcha it does, pothead.


Quite the bugger, aren't you!!!

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...039&CaseKey2=1

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...039&CaseKey2=2

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...607&CaseKey2=1

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...457&CaseKey2=1

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...092&CaseKey2=1

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...984&CaseKey2=1

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...984&CaseKey2=2

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...984&CaseKey2=3

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...984&CaseKey2=4

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...261&CaseKey2=1

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...261&CaseKey2=2

On Oct 3, 12:19*am, Scott in Baltimore
wrote:
MeatSack wrote:
I got some good suggestions for a mobile amp, thanks to all who answered
in honest help.

The next puzzle piece is a wide-band mobile antenna. I'm primarily
interested in operating in the freeband region. Coverage of the upper end
of the 11m band would be desirable too. I don't want a giant 9 foot whip
screwed to the bumper or one of those mobile monsters that have a loading
coil made out of coiled copper water pipe stuck on the roof either. I was
thinking about something along the lines of a 4 foot firestick. I would
assume it would handle the 500 watt amp OK. What about two antennas, each
one tuned to cover a part of the range with some overlap, and a coax
switch under the dash to switch between them if one won't work? Anybody
use a setup like this?

MeatSack...---...
Skywarn-NTS

If you're a ham as your "NTS" would indicate, then you would know that
a loaded antenna has a higher Q and therefore a lower bandwidth than
a quarter wave whip. I use a KW-7 FireStik for 10 & 11 meters. Yes,
it's seven feet tall, but I talk where ever I hear on both bands.

-Scott/AE- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

you are an illegal faggot keyclown
Batch Search Summary
SEARCH ID SEARCH CRITERIA IDENTIFIER STATUS
3930206 Chapman,Randall CCH/NBF/SOR [9 results.] VIEW DETAILS


RESULTS FOR 'CHAPMAN,RANDALL '
Search ID 3930206 Back to Top
NAME DPS NUMBER SEX RACE DATE OF BIRTH CCH SOR NBF
CHAPMAN,RANDOLPH WILLARD 05388013 MALE WHITE 03/22/1961 VIEW


CHAPMAN,RANDOLPH WILLARD (SID: 05388013)
SEX RACE ETHNICITY HEIGHT WEIGHT EYES HAIR COLOR DL NUMBER FBI# DLU
MALE WHITE 508 195 BROWN Brown 10/26/1995
NAMES CHAPMAN,RANDOLPH WILLARD (Primary)
CHAPMAN,RANDY

BIRTHDATES 03/22/1961 (Primary)


Arrest Summary (TRN)
DATE OF ARREST SEQUENCE CODE TRACKING NUMBER AGENCY DESCRIPTION
01/16/1995 A 0007369727 TEXAS CITY PD View


Arrest Date: 01/16/1995 Arrest Summary


DATE OF ARREST 01/16/1995
SEQUENCE CODE A
TRACKING NUMBER 0007369727
AGENCY DESCRIPTION TX0840900 ( TEXAS CITY PD )
CHARGE
TRACKING SUFFIX A001
OFFENSE DETAIL
INTERNAL AGENCY PERSON NUMBER 020130
INTERNAL AGENCY CASE NUMBER 95633
ARREST OFFENSE 35990014 ( POSS CS PG 1 1G )
ARREST OFFENSE CITATION 481.115(b)
LEVEL AND DEGREE OF OFFENSE FS ( FELONY - STATE JAIL FELONY )
DATE OF OFFENSE 01/16/1995
ARREST DISPOSITION 205 ( HELD )
ARREST DISPOSITION DATE 01/16/1995
PROSECUTOR ORI REFERRED TO TX084015A ( DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE
GALVESTON )
PROSECUTION DETAIL
AGENCY DESCRIPTION TX084015A ( DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE
GALVESTON )
PROSECUTOR ACTION FIELD A ( PROSECUTOR ACCEPTS THE CHARGE )
PROSECUTOR OFFENSE 35990014 ( POSS CS PG 1 1G )
PROSECUTOR OFFENSE CITATION 481.115(b)
LEVEL AND DEGREE PROSECUTED FS ( FELONY - STATE JAIL FELONY )
COURT STATUS
COURT SEQUENCE a
AGENCY DESCRIPTION TX084035J ( 122ND DISTRICT COURT GALVESTON )
COURT OFFENSE 35990014 ( POSS CS PG 1 1G )
CITATION 481.115(b)
LEVEL AND DEGREE OFFENSE FS ( FELONY - STATE JAIL FELONY )
COURT DISPOSITION 312 ( DEFERRED )
COURT DISPOSITION DATE 09/21/1995
DATE OF SENTENCE/STATUS 09/21/1995
CAUSE NUMBER 95CR0800
FINAL PLEADING G ( GUILTY )
COURT PROBATION 4Y
COURT FINE 200
COURT COSTS 157
AGENCY RECEIVING CUSTODY GCCSCD

wrote in message
...
On Oct 3, 12:19 am, Scott in Baltimore
wrote:
MeatSack wrote:
I got some good suggestions for a mobile amp, thanks to all who answered
in honest help.

The next puzzle piece is a wide-band mobile antenna. I'm primarily
interested in operating in the freeband region. Coverage of the upper
end
of the 11m band would be desirable too. I don't want a giant 9 foot whip
screwed to the bumper or one of those mobile monsters that have a
loading
coil made out of coiled copper water pipe stuck on the roof either. I
was
thinking about something along the lines of a 4 foot firestick. I would
assume it would handle the 500 watt amp OK. What about two antennas,
each
one tuned to cover a part of the range with some overlap, and a coax
switch under the dash to switch between them if one won't work? Anybody
use a setup like this?

MeatSack...---...
Skywarn-NTS

If you're a ham as your "NTS" would indicate, then you would know that
a loaded antenna has a higher Q and therefore a lower bandwidth than
a quarter wave whip. I use a KW-7 FireStik for 10 & 11 meters. Yes,
it's seven feet tall, but I talk where ever I hear on both bands.

-Scott/AE- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

you are an illegal faggot keyclown

Quite the bugger, aren't you!!!

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...039&CaseKey2=1

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...039&CaseKey2=2

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...607&CaseKey2=1

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...457&CaseKey2=1

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...092&CaseKey2=1

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...984&CaseKey2=1

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...984&CaseKey2=2

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...984&CaseKey2=3

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...984&CaseKey2=4

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...261&CaseKey2=1

http://www.tmc-clerk.com/criminaltra...261&CaseKey2=2

On Oct 3, 12:19*am, Scott in Baltimore
wrote:
MeatSack wrote:
I got some good suggestions for a mobile amp, thanks to all who answered
in honest help.

The next puzzle piece is a wide-band mobile antenna. I'm primarily
interested in operating in the freeband region. Coverage of the upper end
of the 11m band would be desirable too. I don't want a giant 9 foot whip
screwed to the bumper or one of those mobile monsters that have a loading
coil made out of coiled copper water pipe stuck on the roof either. I was
thinking about something along the lines of a 4 foot firestick. I would
assume it would handle the 500 watt amp OK. What about two antennas, each
one tuned to cover a part of the range with some overlap, and a coax
switch under the dash to switch between them if one won't work? Anybody
use a setup like this?

MeatSack...---...
Skywarn-NTS

If you're a ham as your "NTS" would indicate, then you would know that
a loaded antenna has a higher Q and therefore a lower bandwidth than
a quarter wave whip. I use a KW-7 FireStik for 10 & 11 meters. Yes,
it's seven feet tall, but I talk where ever I hear on both bands.

-Scott/AE- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

you are a queer

Batch Search Summary
SEARCH ID SEARCH CRITERIA IDENTIFIER STATUS
3930206 Chapman,Randall CCH/NBF/SOR [9 results.] VIEW DETAILS


RESULTS FOR 'CHAPMAN,RANDALL '
Search ID 3930206 Back to Top
NAME DPS NUMBER SEX RACE DATE OF BIRTH CCH SOR NBF
CHAPMAN,RANDOLPH WILLARD 05388013 MALE WHITE 03/22/1961 VIEW


CHAPMAN,RANDOLPH WILLARD (SID: 05388013)
SEX RACE ETHNICITY HEIGHT WEIGHT EYES HAIR COLOR DL NUMBER FBI# DLU
MALE WHITE 508 195 BROWN Brown 10/26/1995
NAMES CHAPMAN,RANDOLPH WILLARD (Primary)
CHAPMAN,RANDY

BIRTHDATES 03/22/1961 (Primary)


Arrest Summary (TRN)
DATE OF ARREST SEQUENCE CODE TRACKING NUMBER AGENCY DESCRIPTION
01/16/1995 A 0007369727 TEXAS CITY PD View


Arrest Date: 01/16/1995 Arrest Summary


DATE OF ARREST 01/16/1995
SEQUENCE CODE A
TRACKING NUMBER 0007369727
AGENCY DESCRIPTION TX0840900 ( TEXAS CITY PD )
CHARGE
TRACKING SUFFIX A001
OFFENSE DETAIL
INTERNAL AGENCY PERSON NUMBER 020130
INTERNAL AGENCY CASE NUMBER 95633
ARREST OFFENSE 35990014 ( POSS CS PG 1 1G )
ARREST OFFENSE CITATION 481.115(b)
LEVEL AND DEGREE OF OFFENSE FS ( FELONY - STATE JAIL FELONY )
DATE OF OFFENSE 01/16/1995
ARREST DISPOSITION 205 ( HELD )
ARREST DISPOSITION DATE 01/16/1995
PROSECUTOR ORI REFERRED TO TX084015A ( DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE
GALVESTON )
PROSECUTION DETAIL
AGENCY DESCRIPTION TX084015A ( DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE
GALVESTON )
PROSECUTOR ACTION FIELD A ( PROSECUTOR ACCEPTS THE CHARGE )
PROSECUTOR OFFENSE 35990014 ( POSS CS PG 1 1G )
PROSECUTOR OFFENSE CITATION 481.115(b)
LEVEL AND DEGREE PROSECUTED FS ( FELONY - STATE JAIL FELONY )
COURT STATUS
COURT SEQUENCE a
AGENCY DESCRIPTION TX084035J ( 122ND DISTRICT COURT GALVESTON )
COURT OFFENSE 35990014 ( POSS CS PG 1 1G )
CITATION 481.115(b)
LEVEL AND DEGREE OFFENSE FS ( FELONY - STATE JAIL FELONY )
COURT DISPOSITION 312 ( DEFERRED )
COURT DISPOSITION DATE 09/21/1995
DATE OF SENTENCE/STATUS 09/21/1995
CAUSE NUMBER 95CR0800
FINAL PLEADING G ( GUILTY )
COURT PROBATION 4Y
COURT FINE 200
COURT COSTS 157
AGENCY RECEIVING CUSTODY GCCSCD

On Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:19:48 -0400, Scott in Baltimore wrote:

MeatSack wrote:
I got some good suggestions for a mobile amp, thanks to all who
answered in honest help.

The next puzzle piece is a wide-band mobile antenna. I'm primarily
interested in operating in the freeband region. Coverage of the upper
end of the 11m band would be desirable too. I don't want a giant 9 foot
whip screwed to the bumper or one of those mobile monsters that have a
loading coil made out of coiled copper water pipe stuck on the roof
either. I was thinking about something along the lines of a 4 foot
firestick. I would assume it would handle the 500 watt amp OK. What
about two antennas, each one tuned to cover a part of the range with
some overlap, and a coax switch under the dash to switch between them
if one won't work? Anybody use a setup like this?

MeatSack...---...
Skywarn-NTS


If you're a ham as your "NTS" would indicate,

Not really but I do know a few. I may get my Tech ticket at some point.

What keeps me from getting a license is having to put up with nut cases
like Steveo. I didn't care for the comments I hear about him from the
guys in the radio club. The last thing I need is having the drunkard
showing up at my house causing trouble in front of the wife and kids. You
get a sample of his crap here where he "goes off" offering to meet people
for a fist fight, and he's admitted as much here, showing up at people's
homes. Who needs that kind of **** transpiring on their front yard?

then you would know that a
loaded antenna has a higher Q and therefore a lower bandwidth than a
quarter wave whip. I use a KW-7 FireStik for 10 & 11 meters. Yes, it's
seven feet tall, but I talk where ever I hear on both bands.

Thanks for your opinion. I was looking for something shorter. The tall
antenna would scrape the garage door up when I pull in. Also parking decks
are a problem too. A few hams I know warned me about life with a big
antenna on the truck. That's why I was thinking about something smaller
even if it means a bit of a compromise in performance.


MeatSack...---...
Skywarn-NTS

"MeatSack" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:19:48 -0400, Scott in Baltimore wrote:

MeatSack wrote:
I got some good suggestions for a mobile amp, thanks to all who
answered in honest help.

The next puzzle piece is a wide-band mobile antenna. I'm primarily
interested in operating in the freeband region. Coverage of the upper
end of the 11m band would be desirable too. I don't want a giant 9 foot
whip screwed to the bumper or one of those mobile monsters that have a
loading coil made out of coiled copper water pipe stuck on the roof
either. I was thinking about something along the lines of a 4 foot
firestick. I would assume it would handle the 500 watt amp OK. What
about two antennas, each one tuned to cover a part of the range with
some overlap, and a coax switch under the dash to switch between them
if one won't work? Anybody use a setup like this?

MeatSack...---...
Skywarn-NTS


If you're a ham as your "NTS" would indicate,

Not really but I do know a few. I may get my Tech ticket at some point.

What keeps me from getting a license is having to put up with nut cases
like Steveo. I didn't care for the comments I hear about him from the
guys in the radio club. The last thing I need is having the drunkard
showing up at my house causing trouble in front of the wife and kids. You
get a sample of his crap here where he "goes off" offering to meet people
for a fist fight, and he's admitted as much here, showing up at people's
homes. Who needs that kind of **** transpiring on their front yard?

then you would know that a
loaded antenna has a higher Q and therefore a lower bandwidth than a
quarter wave whip. I use a KW-7 FireStik for 10 & 11 meters. Yes, it's
seven feet tall, but I talk where ever I hear on both bands.

Thanks for your opinion. I was looking for something shorter. The tall
antenna would scrape the garage door up when I pull in. Also parking decks
are a problem too. A few hams I know warned me about life with a big
antenna on the truck. That's why I was thinking about something smaller
even if it means a bit of a compromise in performance.


MeatSack...---...
Skywarn-NTS

Stop pretending to be someone you are not.