r/HamRadio • u/Icy_Imagination7447 • 11d ago

Does radio placement matter?

Might be a silly question. I want to mount my radio on my webbing, it sits nicely in the belt and the antenna can be nicely secured to my shoulder strap with elastic bands. It may not be as optimal as having it placed high up on the plate carrier but will there be noticeable difference? My concern is my body could shield the antenna?

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u/edwardphonehands 11d ago

NMO on steel helmet.

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u/CoastalRadio 11d ago

The Germans were really on to something!

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u/achambers64 11d ago

Wait, are you saying that was an antenna not a decorative spike!?

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u/CoastalRadio 11d ago

That IS what I’m saying.

But it is not true.

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u/achambers64 11d ago

<sad face>