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Thanks to Andrew and Kevin (K7SW) for this ultra-simple mobile HF antenna system.
Kevin has several of these mobile antenna mounts for his vehicles.
Kevin says results from this basic antenna system have been excellent.
This video should give you some good ideas for designing and installing your mobile HF antenna system.
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhvzj_VSj3M.
Here are some comments from Kevin (K7SW):
his is a top favorite antenna mount system for me.
I have installed these mounts on each vehicle i have owned over the years.
For those times when you just want to operate
from your car or truck, and you need a fast setup, these mounts provide results
This installation is on a Jeep and very flexible to use.
Thank you for asking me to share this mount Andrew.
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