that's why I like the NR-770 for go kit and stuff, it doesn't need a ground.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2006 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: tmg707a extended receive


> Hi.
>
> It really depends upon your space requirements.  I had a Larsen dual band
> mag mount that wasn't all that tall.  Some of the gain antennas might not
> fit in an attic that well, but if you have lots of head room, then go for
> the Diamonds etc.  With all of these antennas, though, you need lots of
> metal under them--ideally something about 38 inches across with the 
> antenna
> in the center so that you have about a quarter wave of metal all around 
> the
> antenna on 2 meters.  Otherwise, you might be able to match the antenna,
> but the results will not be as good.
>
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>
>
>
> At 04:46 PM 6/16/2006 -0700, you wrote:
>>Okay,
>>
>>I think I've definitely decided to spring for the tmg707.  But, I'm going
>>to have to operate with an indoor antenna for a while.
>>
>>Any recommendations for a good dual-band mag mount antenna?  I figure a
>>mag mount would be a good choice as it would work for me now and also 
>>provide
>>something for some degree of mobile operation down the road.
>>
>>Looks like diamond might have a couple possibilities, but really haven't
>>checked out mag mounts for quite a long time.
>>
>>Any thoughts?
>>
>>Don  W6SMB
>
> Louis Kim Kline
> A.R.S. K2LKK
> Home e-mail:  [log in to unmask]
> Work e-mail:  [log in to unmask]
> Work Telephone:  (585) 697-5753
>
>