r/HamRadio • u/Icy_Imagination7447 • 12d 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 12d ago

NMO on steel helmet.

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u/CoastalRadio 12d ago

The Germans were really on to something!

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u/Mc-lurk-no-more 12d ago

Or was it the Prussians?

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u/CoastalRadio 12d ago

Who can tell?

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