Hi FRED W4HC,

Personally, I think I would buy one of those mounts that creates a dipole 
out of two ham stick mobile antennas. Yes, the Q. may not be as good as a 
regular dipole but you can set it vertical or horizontal. Also, you can 
mount it on a rotor. I believe two ham sticks plus the dipole adaptor are 
less than $60.

Just a thought.

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                    Mark WZ0K

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "w4hc" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 6:03 AM
Subject: HF VERTICAL ANTENNA


> Would any of you guys happen to know a lightweight vertical antenna that
> would get me on 17 meters.  I can no longer climb the tower and handle
> anything large as my arms are no longer strong enough.  I believe I could
> practice on the groung first with something lightweight and then climb and
> put it up..  I do not have room for another dipole or I would put up a
> dipole for 17 meters.  I would appreciate any info on this.
>
>
> Best wishes,
>
> FRED W4HC
>
>