I use the Comet for our MARS trailer, but not by choice, it was issued to me. It works "ok" but it is clearly a compromise. Also, it does not collapse into itself for portability very well at all. I currently have one section wedged 3' into the lower section and it's not coming out without a hacksaw--still transmits though! I am going to replace it with a multiband hamstick dipole very soon. The hamstick dipole will give me some directionality and can be lowered for NVIS work as well.
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Extra Class Amateur (Ham) Radio Operator, VE, SKYWARN Storm Spotter, ARES Volunteer, TSA Security Officer, Full-time RV dweller (Amarillo TX for now), webmaster www.PanhandleARES.org, Married to ke5zru!
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