Various Pictures from G Whip owners

Remember the days of the most popular mobile set up for 80/160? The Codar AT5 transmitter and a Codar T28 receiver, coupled to a G Whip antenna, even I had one in the late 60's mounted on my Zepher Zodiac and my old friend Tom G4BUU used to operate it on the way to rallies (Preston Lancs). The G Whip was mounted on the wing with an adjustable angled base like the old telescopic car aerials. I dare say that if you were going to fit the G Whip to the modern vehicle the wing would probably give way! So, here's the answer, a "Tow Eye" mount, and, if you have any pictures of your G Whip installations, then please share them with us.

"I would like to say again how well the mount is made, very strong  and easy to fit. I found that I did not need the earthing strap, as the SWR was 1:1 and it made no difference to the slight amount of ignition noise I was experiencing. Luckily the Icom 706 MK2 Noise blanker is superb on this type of interference. Needless to say, I do not run the Extenda rod when mobile !  The aerial is set up with the 160M loading coil, this G-Whip is 41 years old ! " Andy G3UEQ

Note: The yellow plug is not supplied with the Tow Eye, it was added by Andy G3UEQ

GW3XRM African trip in the 60's, note the 3 "G Whips"

Photo's and information courtesy of David Dunn GW3XRM