jsymmes Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Can you share the Pros and Cons of simple non-motorized RV mounted antennas for 40 Meters? I was thinking about using a rotatable dipole made out of two Hamstiks. Joe KD4QN Joe & Jewel Symmes 2013 Arctic Fox 25W 2007 Silverado CC Amateur Radio since 1975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4rs Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 I have a Hustler 6-BTV on a tilt-over mount with a strap connected to a boat winch on the rear bumper. While in motion the antenna lays along the top edge of the rig. When we stop I raise the antenna vertical simply by cranking the winch. I prefer this to any mobile antenna and is much easier to setup than the full sized dipole I used previously. While your Hamstick dipole will certainly work, my concerns include how efficient is it and the very narrow 2:1 bandwidth. 73 es Safe Travels... Roger, K4RS and Toni, K1TS Amateur Radio Operators - Motorcycle Riders (Harley Davidson Tri-Glide Ultra) Fulltime from 2003-2016 - Now longtime RVers On the road, living the dream... Ford F-250 Super Duty 7.3 liter diesel and Forest River XLR Toyhauler. Position report via amateur radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpatrickc Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 I use a pair of hamstiks on both 40 and 80 meters. I tune them in the middle of where I usually operate and use an automatic tuner to let me move around a little. They are somewhat directional but that helps in some cases. I plan to add 20 and 10 meters when I can find them at a Hamfest. I installed a Flagpole Buddy on my ladder and use several of the surplus fiberglass mast sections. I can have the hamstik dipole and a 146/440 vertical up in less than 5 minutes. Pat, WA3UOE 2006 Chevy Duramax, DRW, ext cab, Long bed, Reese 18K hitch 2011 Carriage Cameo Ham radio operator, WA3UOE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsymmes Posted December 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Thanks for the comments so far, I am sure there will be other thoughts on this subject. I am going to a small local hamfest this Saturday and will seek some more suggestions. Joe & Jewel Symmes 2013 Arctic Fox 25W 2007 Silverado CC Amateur Radio since 1975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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