The West Mountain Target tune works well but I didn't like all those wires going to the control head. The Tune matic lite is a good compromise for semi auto-tuning and less extra cables.
Are you using an FT-891?
The West Mountain Target tune works well but I didn't like all those wires going to the control head. The Tune matic lite is a good compromise for semi auto-tuning and less extra cables.
Icom 7000Are you using an FT-891?
Icom 7000
That 32" antenna whip was designed for complete coverage for 10-80m so a longer whip will lose tuning of some upper bands. My guess with a 56" whip your highest band will be 17m. Your efficiency increases some but the trade off is losing the upper bands.
When parked, I'll put on a telescoping 17ft whip for much improved efficiency on 40 and 80m but I even lose 20m unless I collapse the whip down a section.
The West Mountain Target tune works well but I didn't like all those wires going to the control head. The Tune matic lite is a good compromise for semi auto-tuning and less extra cables.
Not a bad trade off, that's similar to my Little Tarheel HP when I replaced the stock 3ft with a 5ft.You will get everything except 6 meters with the 56" whip.Been there & done that & it makes a big difference on 40 & 80 meters.
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6 meters is cool, but it's even cooler mobile. Maybe I can rig up a quick whip change.
60 meters is a great HF Band for mobile use also.I prefer it over 40 or 75 meters.Not a bad trade off, that's similar to my Little Tarheel HP when I replaced the stock 3ft with a 5ft.
I lost 6m but gained 60m with nearly all the coil used.