I came across a guide to build a 1/4 wave 2m antenna here, and I was wondering if this would work for the cruiser. The chassis would be acting as the ground plane, and a brass brazing rod or similar as the antenna. I was thinking I could solder in the rod, seal the end with hot glue for weather proofing, then mount the SO-239 to the vehicle, making sure an electrical connection is made with the ground plane.
Would that work? Better designs to consider that are cheap? I would be running the cable in to the cabin to my Yaesu FT-60R for now.
Would that work? Better designs to consider that are cheap? I would be running the cable in to the cabin to my Yaesu FT-60R for now.