Try a J. pole. they have some gain and they don't need a ground plane.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda C. Knight" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 9:35 AM
Subject: Re: Good first radio?
> Howard,
>
> I live in this condo complex where "everything" has to be in uniform -it
> all
> has to look the same. <smile.
>
> I have a friend who is coming to help me figure out about a type antenna,
> I
> am thinking we might have to do the magnet mount at least for here in the
> condo anyway.
>
> I really like this radio-so iffen we can get at least 1 or more of the
> repeaters besides the 2 I can get, I will be happy.
>
>
> Hugs and 73
> Linda C. Knight & shirley
> CallSign: kk4hrg
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