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W5DOK · 09-21-2011, 08:33 AM

I use a Tarheel mounted to the rear ladder of my MH. The bottom of the antenna coil is even with the roof line of the MH. I had to run a ground strap to the frame and my swr is flat to 1.2 across the bands. Obviously, I can't leave it mounted while on the road, but it only take a couple of minutes to put it up or take it down. I also use a Comet CHA 250 sometimes when I'm in an area that will allow it. Same deal, you have to have a good ground to the rv frame in order to have a good ground plane. The Comet is also at roof top height. In spite of all the bad press the Comet gets, it just works for me. Your Tarheel should work just fine on the Avion.
Doc

09-21-2011, 08:33 AM	#2
W5DOK Old Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: In Gods country Posts: 253	I use a Tarheel mounted to the rear ladder of my MH. The bottom of the antenna coil is even with the roof line of the MH. I had to run a ground strap to the frame and my swr is flat to 1.2 across the bands. Obviously, I can't leave it mounted while on the road, but it only take a couple of minutes to put it up or take it down. I also use a Comet CHA 250 sometimes when I'm in an area that will allow it. Same deal, you have to have a good ground to the rv frame in order to have a good ground plane. The Comet is also at roof top height. In spite of all the bad press the Comet gets, it just works for me. Your Tarheel should work just fine on the Avion. Doc