Many hams have radios in their vehicles. During this evening's informal program, the club members shared the details of their various mobile installations.
Photo 2: Patrick, KC0VQL, demonstrates a portable J-pole antenna for 2m that he recently
constructed. It's built with a telescoping handle that extends to more than 7' long.
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Photo 3: Don, W0DEW uses his antenna analyzer to sweep Patrick's antenna.
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Photo 4: Brian ("Shorty"), KC0BS, is not only an architect of many midwest repeater systems,
but also runs APRS on his Honda Gold Wing. A Toshiba laptop is mounted on atop the 'fuel tank'
(not really a fuel tank on a Wing.)
Photo 5: Another view of the mobile set up of KC0BS. You can see the VHF antenna and GPS antenna
on the rack of the Gold Wing. This would not be possible on an Indian!
Photo 6: Don, W0DEW, uses a toaster oven to stabilize his crystal oscillator while
mobile. He says it's also great for dealing with deliberate QRM'ers.