Introduction
HF mobile antennas can be a good project for the mechanically inclined--it is possible for the serious amateur to build antennas as efficient as commercial versions.
Articles
- A Deluxe RV 5-Band Antenna
QST October 1980, pp. 38-40
Mount a fold over Hustler 4BTV on your RV for some serious 5 band HF mobiling. - Another Look at an Old Subject: The Bug Catcher
QST December 1980, pp. 30-32
A build it yourself 80- though 10-meter loaded vertical. - A $20 HF Mobile Antenna
QST April 2000, pp. 33-35
A few hours of fun with PVC and wire and you’ve got yourself a respectable mobile antenna for 20- through 6-meters. - The Alpha Special
QST July 1969, pp. 26-29
(Although this multiband horizontal antenna was designed for a 1960’s full size station wagon and not practical for a 21st century wagon, it should work well and look pleasing on mini-van. - Ed.) - Antennas for Travel Trailers and Campers
QST March 1969, pp. 34-38
Some antenna mounting solutions for recreational vehicles.
The Long and The Short of It: The Connecticut LonghornQST August 1967, pp. 11-13. Feedback QST September 1967, p. 76. Technical Correspondence QST December 1967, p. 48 Horizontal 75-meter whip with remote tuning. The Connecticut Shorthorn QST April 1981, pp. 16-19. A redesign in the "Longhorn" for the smaller cars of the years after the 1970s gasoline crunch. |
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