how did you get around the issue of needing a counterpoise? because a 
mobile antenna needs one regardless of what any documentation might say. 
the counterpoise is well,, yall know what a counterpoise is so don't 
need to preech to the converted.
shaun


On 22/02/2008 5:05 PM, the old scribe known as Frederick was able to 
impart this pearl of wisdom:
> Hi
>      Personally I have received decent but not outstanding reports using a 
> single ham stick mobile antenna mounted about six feet off the ground. For 
> some reason I can't explain putting two hamsticks together in the dipole 
> configuration decreased my signal strength reports. I should mention I am 
> using them on 75 meters. So, having them with the lower half of the antenna 
> about two inches off the ground is bound to decrease the efficiency.
>     These are just my thoughts but for about $29 per antenna they are quite 
> a bargain and I have had a blast with them.
> 
> God bless,
> Mark
> God loves you!
> My ham radio lists.
> http://lists.topica.com/lists/funhamradio.
> http://groups.google.com/group/funhamradio-list
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 4:44 PM
> Subject: Re: buddipole.
> 
> 
>> in that case, what would you reccomend for an antenna? do bare in mind
>> I'm on a budget. I might just have to string up a 40 m length of wire
>> and fiddle about with a tuner to match it. I can make a dipole easily
>> enough but I need stealth and blind friendly. and I'm well aware that
>> the two aren't synonymous with one another..
>> thanks. shaun.
>>
>>
>>
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