On 2-Jul-05, at 10:47 AM, Paul Gates wrote:
Why is it not suited on a deck?
Paul
Because it relies on capacitive coupling to ground to form the
other half of your antenna. It could be used on a deck simply
as a mount but then you would have to attach some sort of
tuned counterpoise to it.
I'll just add in my 2 cents worth here too.
I've been using an Outbacker Perth Plus as a mobile antenna for the past 5+
years and have been VERY satisfied with the results. I run mostly 40 meter CW
while I commute but occasionally work 20 CW and even once in a blue moon SSB on
20.
The rig is
Hi all,
A bit off topic, apologize for that.
I want to have the best performance per cost antenna for my K1 and K2.
* The antenna must be portable, but I don't need it to be a mobile
antenna. (I dont't drive and work QSO's at the same time)
* It must cover 80 - 10 m, but it's not necessary to
Erik,
Each of the listed antennas has a good design and application. The Bug
Catcher is more a mobile antenna, and needs radials to work portable.
It will need a mobile base adapted to a portable stand.
The Outbacker is a mobile antenna that now comes with radial kit and
stand,but is short for
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