It's on a tripod? What kind of tripod? You might be better off with a cookie 
sheet or filing cabinet, something that makes a nice spread for a ground 
plain. Also, near a window is good if it's not near one. Unfortunately 
you're probably not going to do much better in an apartment though if you're 
not near a window, putting it near one will make a difference. I don't know 
what you have for a tripod but a flat surface like a cookie sheet or filing 
cabinet that's metal, something like that may improve it, worth a try but 
near a window is key with an indoor antenna I find when I have had to do it.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin Minor" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 4:47 PM
Subject: Looking for a 2 meter/440 antenna that works in an apartment.


> Hi.
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> I have a Kenwood TM-V71A that is currently connected to a Jet Stream mag
> mount which is on a tripod.  Its SWR isn't too bad, and overall I get good
> results using it.  However, I am interested in seeing if I could find
> something a bit better.  Oh yeah, the antenna is in an apartment, so I'm
> limited as to what I can do.  I don't have any railing to mount it to.  If
> what I have is about as good as I can do, then that's fine.  If, however,
> someone has any ideas of something to give me more gain I'd appreciate it.
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> Thanks in advance for any info.
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> GO PACERS and GO REDS!
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> Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY
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