I'm putting a mobile unit in the '79 Daihatsu F50 4x4 that we use on our ranch, and everything is ready to go except the antenna. The only mobile antenna I have available is a 5' Firestick, and I want to mount it in the center of the roof. Trouble is... the Daihatsu has a removeable FIBERGLASS top. Do I need to construct some sort of groundplane, or will grounding the base of the antenna with braid to the steel body of the car suffice? Can I install 4 copper wire "radials" like a base antenna? If so, how long should each radial be to work properly with the Firestick. I'm using a Galaxy 2100 radio, a 300 watt linear, RG213 coax, and the Firestick. Any suggestions?
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