I am trying to set up an ultra-portable FM satellite station-something that can be used pedestrian mobile, and something that will fit into a school size backpack for airline travel. Have the HT already-a 10 watt TIDRADIO HT and have made a couple of satellite QSOs using its stock rubber duck.
I bought a Nagoya 771R telescoping version of their 771 antenna (which everyone raves about) but it doesn't hear the Mode J satellites well. The stock rubber duck hears them better. The antenna is supposed to be a 5/8 wave on 70cm, maybe that is the problem.
Any recommendation on HT antennas people have been using on the satellites with success? It needs to be a whip type antenna-not a yagi that breaks down for transportation. I realize this is a very limited setup, but it is better than being QRT in some circumstances.