Donald:

I don't know what your financial limits are, but if you are thinking of a
vertical, I have had a lot of luck with the Cushcraft R7.  I know there are
newer ones out, but the basic antenna design is the same.

If you want something more portable, try the buddipole.  You can check it
out at www.buddipole.com

I know this advice is very general, but I hope it's at least a start.

Best 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ



----- Original Message -----
From: "donald metzler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 6:31 AM
Subject: choosing an antenna


> Greetings again,
>
>      Now that I've decided to purchase the Icom IC-718, I need to choose
the
> type of antenna that I want to connect to it.  I don't have a lot of space
> to put an antenna, so I need to choose between a vertical or a mini-beam.
> Which type of antenna will work well with the IC-718?
>
>      And before I forget to mention it, I want to thank everyone who
>
>
>
> responded to my question about the Icom.
>
> Best regards, from Don and Crazy Cullen.