Karel, for receiving, a (metal) coathanger will do ok. If you want
something more permanent, "the normal car antenna" is just fine.
However, for transmitting, one must take care to get it right
(impedance match, ground plane, etc...).
BTW, "...too big a grond (sic) plane" is like too much fun.


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"karel adams" wrote in message ...
I want an airband receiver in my car (well, a van actually)
and wonder what antenna to use best.
just the normal car antenna perhaps?
i even wondered about jim weir's J-antenna
but am afraid the van's body will be too big a grond plane

TIA,
Karel Adams