Any hams out there? I just got my ticket last month and am researching radio and antenna options. While I've narrowed the radio choice down to a dual bander, I'm stumped on the antenna and mounting options with the camper.
From what I've read, a good option is a 5/8 wave like the Radiall/Larsen NMO2/70 installed on the center of the vehicle's roof. As I understand it, the effectiveness of the antenna is dependent on the ground plane provided by the metal roof.
With the camper on the truck, there's not much roof exposed! And mounting an antenna lower causes loss of signal. Solutions anyone?
Another issue is preventative- being able to minimize possible damage from garage roofs, low-lying branches etc.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
From what I've read, a good option is a 5/8 wave like the Radiall/Larsen NMO2/70 installed on the center of the vehicle's roof. As I understand it, the effectiveness of the antenna is dependent on the ground plane provided by the metal roof.
With the camper on the truck, there's not much roof exposed! And mounting an antenna lower causes loss of signal. Solutions anyone?
Another issue is preventative- being able to minimize possible damage from garage roofs, low-lying branches etc.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?