I would expect the MP-1 to work quite well in a mobile set-up if it
is provided with a decent ground to the vehicle body. All the
problems I have experienced suggest that they are caused by
inadequate ground coupling which cannot be provided by four bits of
insulated wire. A product that is designed for portable use should
work in that situation out of the box. I'm afraid my experience
contradicts your glowing testimonial. Sorry.
Julian, G4ILO
--- In FT817@y..., "KQ6XA" <xtalradio@a...> wrote:
I have the Superantennas MP-1 with the FT-817 mounting bracket and
all the other accessories.
The MP-1 is probably the most versatile, and efficient whip antenna
I
have ever used for multi-band HF Pedestrian Mobile operation. Using
the stainless steel tip and assembled for base-loading, the
combination makes a very durable backpacking or shoulder-strap
walking
whip. With the telescopic tip and aluminum mast extensions it is
perfect for compact travel carry-on packages and fixed portable
setups or rental car mobile.
I have recently been using the MP-1 as a vehicle mobile antenna,
and
have found it to be favorably comparable in efficiency to my High
Sierra 1500 at 14MHz~29MHz.
The MP-1 antenna is in the right place at the right time for HF
Portable popularity and the FT-817.
Bonnie KQ6XA
