I use the Super Antenna.  I cut different length pieces of wood to help me 
set the Coil position.  That way I can define 2 points and move the Coil 
longer or shorter depending on the length of the Stick I put next to it.
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From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 7:23 AM
Subject: Fwd: Portable antenna research continues


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>> From: Michael Ryan <[log in to unmask]>
>> Date: 20 November, 2012 10:47:45 AM NST
>> To: Michael Ryan <[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Portable antenna research continues
>>
>> Hi All:
>>
>> As I'm still researching a quick deploy, portable antenna for my 
>> apartment, has anyone had any experience with adjusting coils manually?
>> I'm thinking of the Super Antenna MP1 SuperStick, which seems to come 
>> with every thing you need but the eham reviews recommend buying a 3RD 
>> party whip.
>> After looking at whips, is this all all I'd require or you need the 
>> mount, counter poise, coil, mast,  and then a 102 inch whip to go on top 
>> of it all?
>> I guess I really need some help with the list of components I need to 
>> build the complete start to finish antenna, either it be the MP1, 
>> Outreach or Hustler.
>> I like the idea of simply swapping out a resonator when want to change 
>> bands, (The Hustler system) but I don't like the prospect of taking the 
>> hole antenna down, and having the XYL help me retune the thing when want 
>> to change bands, (The MP1 SuperStick).  The Outreach/tripod combo, 
>> although seems to work vary well and gets rave reviews, is way out of my 
>> budget.
>>
>> 73:
>>
>> Michael DE VO1AX
>>
>>
>>