Re: VHF radio mic problems

> >You can make an effective antenna from a piece of coax cable by
stripping
> >back to the same length as the telescoping rods. Let the ****eld hang
down
as
> >a counterpoise (ground plane). this can be taped to the outside wall or
> >window.
>
> I'll look into this if a simple re-alignment of the telescopic aerials
> fails to solve the problem.  Thanks for the great advice.
>
> -- 
> John Legon

By placing a right angle BNC adaptor on the lower right antenna you will
be
able to orient the antenna to vertical without touching the antenna above
it.

A non-conductive sleeve such as heat shrink tubing or even large soda
straws
will help prevent inadvertent grounding.