Hello all...I was wondering if someone could point me towards a manufacturer that sells a 2M/70cm whip that does NOT require a ground plane to work. I want to have a permanently mounted antenna on my truck, but due to present circumstances, the only feasible option is a stake pocket mount, which offers next to nothing in regard to a ground plane.
I currently have a 1/4 wave whip mounted there, but it's only good for 10 watts before the swr jumps up due to the lack of a proper ground plane. The only other question i have would be regarding the whip length. In my present setup, would it do me any good at all to go with something taller, like a 5/8 or 1/2 wave, or is a no ground plane antenna my best option here?
I currently have a 1/4 wave whip mounted there, but it's only good for 10 watts before the swr jumps up due to the lack of a proper ground plane. The only other question i have would be regarding the whip length. In my present setup, would it do me any good at all to go with something taller, like a 5/8 or 1/2 wave, or is a no ground plane antenna my best option here?