hi bill:
there are some great dual band magnetic mount antennas around for really
reasonable prices. Like anything else in amateur radio, you can spend lots
on one, but you can get something quite adequit for around 20 bucks.
MFJ, hustler, cushcraft i believe, tram, larsen, and a few others all have
various dual band maggy mounts from quarter wave, up to 5/8's wave.
If your going to use it say on the top of your fridge, or a filing cabinet
or something like that, a quarter wave will be your best bet. It has a
lower angle of radiation and even though it doesn't have the higher level of
gain that a 5/8's wave has, it'll work pretty much just as well with an ht
inside a building.
If you have the ability to mount an antenna outside, get a gutter mount or
facia mount and get a 5/8's wave, or even a small bass antenna.
If you are in an apartment and can put stuff on the balcony, you can mount a
5/8's wave dual band antenna on the railing and get even better coverage.
Remember, with any bass mounted antenna, that is, an antenna not used on a
car, you should have a good ground plain of at least 19 inches in three
directions from the bass to get the most out of the antenna on 2Metres..
There are also after market antennas made for HT's that will improve your
signal on 2 metres and 70CM as well.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Deatherage" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 12:10 AM
Subject: getting closer.
> Hi to all,
> I finally learned how to program a UHF frequency into my radio. Some =
> one on the list gave me good advice when he said to get the CD from =
> Handi Hams and it would help. I think I will have to buy it because =
> when I am done with it it will probably be whoren out.(smile). I think =
> before 442 will work for me I will have to get some thing besides my =
> rubber duck. I am thinking about getting a mag mount antenna I once =
> remember my x-wife got me a mag mount antenna for Christmas. Well, she =
> is gone and so is the Antenna. =20
>
> We had opened all our presents and my Step-daughter said you have one =
> more. I didn't see it so she put my hand on the Antenna. My wife =
> couldn't wrapp it so she put a red bow on it. =20
> that was for 2 meeters only this time I will have to get a 2 meeter 440 =
> antanna.
> take care and 73's
> Bill
>
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