I am by no means an antenna expert; that much is clear. I also have little time at the moment to learn about coils, measure their characteristics, and build a successful antenna.
Towbar and tow hook mounts are available, but magmount atop the car makes for significantly better performance, essentially doubling the signal strength. Image: G-Whip. |
In short, I've decided to buy an antenna! This is a very rare event indeed for me, as I've previously only bought a 10m and 20m end fed from Geoff Brown, AKA G-Whip.
Anyone who's bought from Geoff will know the clear benefit of doing so: personal, prompt and polite customer service, coupled to very high quality products, usually of military standard. This is despite being a very busy man who essentially hand-builds every product he offers.
I've not yet received the antenna, but the magmount and rig are all sorted out, ready for the off. It all feels a bit like the CB days of old, but better!
As soon as I get out and about, and especially park at the seaside, I'll let you know whether or not the £125 I parted with for Geoff's Pro Mobile antenna was a good investment. Quite what parents waiting outside school will make of it will be equally interesting!
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