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I expect he used the quarter wave wire as a counterpoise in place of a great big metallic surface. In other words, the "missing" half of the antenna, if you will.
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On Dec 28, 2010, at 1:22 PM, chad morrison wrote:
> you will have to excuse me I've been out of the game for far to long but
> what was the extra wire for and why a quarter wave if the mag mount is a
> eighth. Again I really don't know that is why I'm asking. sorry if this is
> a stupid question. I'm planning on getting some study material so I can
> ketch up. thanks for all the help. I am open to other ideas if there are
> any besides the mag mount. also. thanks again guys.
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Torgerson" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 11:37 AM
> Subject: Re: in door antenna
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>
>> Hi Chad,
>> Well, I have used a 5/8 wave 2 meter antenna for an indoor antenna
>> successfully. One thing I did do was to loosen the antenna from the mag
>> mount just enough to slide the thin end of a stranded piece of wire
>> against
>> the outer shield. then tightened the antenna firmly again to hold the wire
>> in place. With the wire cut to a quarter wave length this antenna was a
>> great performer. I was using a hand held then. Smile. That was a good
>> radio.
>>
>> God bless and 73,
>> Mark
>>
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