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[GMCnet] Good ground for HF Radio? [message #125006]

Sat, 07 May 2011 16:23

980

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I spent some time last weekend trying to get an HF radio in the GMC. I'm using a screwdriver antenna and I'd like to mount it with some clearance, but I can't seem to get a good ground plane anywhere.

I'm interested to hear if any of my fellow GMC Amateur Radio operators have solved this or have suggestions.

The Rapture and beginning of the end of the world is supposedly coming up on May 21st, right in the middle of my next camping trip. I don't want to miss any of it...

Desmond
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Re: [GMCnet] Good ground for HF Radio? [message #125027 is a reply to message #125006]

Sat, 07 May 2011 21:02

jade

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Desmond;
I mounted a Perth all band for my HF rig inside the front bumper of my 23',
with a quick disconnect for easy removal when I travel.
I work mostly CW and get out pretty good with it.
JADE
73 23'??
73 26' Painted Desert
Ajo, AZ.
KC7QGC

----- Original Message -----
From: "Desmond" <980@opg.org>
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Subject: [GMCnet] Good ground for HF Radio?

>I spent some time last weekend trying to get an HF radio in the GMC. I'm
>using a screwdriver antenna and I'd like to mount it with some clearance,
>but I can't seem to get a good ground plane anywhere.
>
> I'm interested to hear if any of my fellow GMC Amateur Radio operators
> have solved this or have suggestions.
>
> The Rapture and beginning of the end of the world is supposedly coming up
> on May 21st, right in the middle of my next camping trip. I don't want to
> miss any of it...
>
> Desmond
> KC6VHG
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Re: [GMCnet] Good ground for HF Radio? [message #125033 is a reply to message #125027]

Sat, 07 May 2011 21:35

WD0AFQ

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I run Hustlers on my rear bumper with an automatic tuner next to the TS 50. Works pretty good for a temporary setup from 5 years back. I have a couple of screwdrivers that I have built, one will run 160 meters. I would like to mount one up front like Jade did. Will need an extension at the base to get the coil over the roof top. I have a 2 ft. extension on the Hustler to raise it above the roof. Have had no grounding problems.
Dan

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Re: [GMCnet] Good ground for HF Radio? [message #125036 is a reply to message #125033]

Sat, 07 May 2011 22:16

Ken Burton

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John Richardson has two mounting locations for his ATAS 125 screwdriver. One is on the rear bumper for traveling and a second is on the top or near the top of the ladder for when he is parked. Both seem to work well. Obviously the real answer is to mount it in the center of the aluminum roof but that is not going to work clearing bridges, trees, etc. I have a motorized lifting device that allows allows the antenna to lay down on the roof when traveling but that really eliminates the use of it when traveling down the road.

There is no really good place.

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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