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Shoulder Sling Antenna Mount

Created by Paul Signorelli, W0RW on 2022-08-20
Shoulder Sling Antenna Mount





The Most Difficult Thing About operating (/PM) Pedestrian Mobile is finding a way to hook your antenna to your body.



Of course if you have a big backpack you can just clamp it to the back pack, but what if you have a really small hand held rig and no backpack?



I am using my Penntek TR-35 QRP rig as /PM using this Shoulder Sling Antenna Mount. Easy on and easy off.



The antenna mount is like a rifle sling. One strap over your shoulder and one chest strap to keep it stable.



It supports my 6 to 10 foot whip and an Elecraft T1 tuner. It has a drag wire connected to it too.



The whip base and T1 Tuner are attached to the top of a small 3-foot-long board (3/4 inches thick and 3 inches wide). The board has a small counterweight (or water bottle) at the bottom to keep the whip vertical.


 




Paul, W0RW



W0RW2022-09-07
Shoulder Sling Antenna Mount
Thanks for the idea.
Just add foam padding to pinch points.
It is not like a 30 pound back pack.
It only weighs 6 pounds, depending on the weight of the counterweight.
Paul w0rw
K1KIM2022-08-26
Shoulder Sling Antenna Mount
I've got to say, it looks extremely uncomfortable if utilized on a brisk hike/walk.

Perhaps on a slow leisurely walk it would be ok for a while, but a board and a counterweight banging against my leg wouldn't work for me.

Good idea that needs tweaking.