Introduction
Hams have been putting stations in their cars since the Twenties (1920's that is). Today, there is great satisfaction in facing the challenge of installing a transceiver in our cars and pick-ups, using inefficient antennas, and still being able to make contacts with hams thousands of miles away while "tooling" down the highway. Another need for mobile operation is for those facing antenna restrictions in their homes. A mobile station will allow them access to choice locations such as hill tops from which to pursue their hobby.
Articles
- On the Road: The Joys of HF Mobile QST Dec 1997, pp.51-54
A mobile primer with hints on placing antennas on "plastic" cars. - An HF Mobile Installation--Step By Step QST Feb 2001, pp. 65-69
This one leads you through the installation of a mobile HF station, from battery to antenna.
Feedback: The FT-900 Product Review appeared in QST February 1995 - The Quest for Power--Part 1 QST Jan 2001, p. 97 (Radios To Go)
Detailed tips on how to get power from your automobile's battery to your mobile station. - The Quest for Power--Finale QST Mar 2001, p.107 (Radios To Go)
- Satellite DXing "To Go" QST June 2002, pp. 40-43
Working the Amateur Satellites from a mobile. - An Inexpensive External GPS Antenna QST Oct 2002, pp. 36-39
Save money, homebrew your own external GPS antenna from commonly available materials: copper wire, cream cheese or margarine tub, RG-58U…
Web Links
- A Web Site For Mobile Amateur Radio Operators by Alan Applegate K0BG
This site contains a comprehensive information about operationg moible from HF through UHF. - Welcome to County Hunting
Mobile stations have helped many stations contact all 3077 counties in the USA. - The Mobile Amateur Radio Awards Club, Inc.
- RFI - Automotive
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