Thanks, Bob.
This may be something to think about.
I do have a ground already for HF, in the form of a ground rod that I can
easily push into the ground right near the trailer. I will be able to run
the TMV7A with a 12-amp Pyramid power supply that I can plug right into an
AC outlet.
I was thinking of the Diamond 770 antenna, since this is the antenna I
already have for our car, and since it doesn't require a ground. But, the
problem is mounting it.
Will see what others have to say.
Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob -- KA5ETA" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: suggestions needed for simple and quick mount 2-meter/440
antenna
> Hi Tom,
> You might try the same thing that I did on my trailer. Use a mirror mount
> and put it on the rack or on the top of the ladder if the trailer as one.
> Then you will need to run a ground wire down to the frame of the trailer.
I
> used the frame where the bumper is mounted to. This is not the best but
it
> works for HF and VHF as well as UHF.
> Hope this gives you a idea or two to work with.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 10:22 PM
> Subject: suggestions needed for simple and quick mount 2-meter/440 antenna
>
>
> > Hi, folks.
> >
> > My XYL and I recently purchased an 18-foot Fleetwood Pioneer travel
> trailer
> > that we will be using both for recreational purposes, and as an
emergency
> > communications trailer of sorts. I am looking for suggestions as to an
> > easy-to-mount and store 2-meter/440 antenna for the trailer. I already
> have
> > had someone help me install a "painter's pole mast" in the spare tire
> holder
> > on the back of the trailer for an HF antenna, which I am hoping will be
> the
> > Buddipole portable antenna you have heard me talk about on occasion. I
am
> > trying to think of how I might install a simple 2-meter/440 antenna
(such
> as
> > the Diamond 770) below the HF antenna on that mast pole. Problem is the
> > mast pole is made out of fiber glass, and I don't know how it would hold
> up
> > with "u" bolts and an L bracket, or something like that.
> >
> > The trailer itself has some sort of "rubber" roof, and is sided with
> > aluminum, so I know of no place to put a magmount base.
> >
> > I guess I could go with some kind of a "through the glass" antenna, but
I
> > haven't had the greatest luck in the world with those.
> >
> > I will use my second TMV7A as the 2-meter/440 rig, so maximum power used
> > should be no more than 50 watts.
> >
> > Any suggestions would be appreciated. The goal here is economics,
> > practicality, and hopefully a minimum of holes drilled.
> >
> > Thanks to all for any suggestions.
> >
> > Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >
>
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