Darryl,

I disagree with you on this one. A 5/8 DOES require a ground plane. However, a 1/2 wave length doesn't.

Respectfully,

Wayne
Ham radio W7ADK
http://www.soaridaho.com/


"Darryl Ramm" wrote in message ...
On Oct 22, 4:25 pm, "John Bojack" wrote:

I'll just point out that 5/8 wavelength whip antennas do not need a
ground plane. 1/4 wave ones definitely do. You may well do better with
a 5/8 one for lots of reasons. Your need there will be a secure mount
location to the longer whip.

Darryl