Very handy temporary / emergency / etc HF mount
The QRC3 is an excellent utilitarian mount for portable/packable verticals. I can't say for certain, but it looks to be the same OEM mount included with a certain antenna manufacturer's clever "Jaw Mount" product (a company known for rugged high-quality antennas). In any case, the build quality here is excellent. Some reasons why I think this mount is pretty great: - 180º swivel can be set anywhere throughout its range, allowing attachment to lopsided structures - Clamp grasps objects from ~3" thick to skinnier "masts" than could support an antenna - Thoughtfully placed ~#8 hole makes adding a counterpoise connector easy - Build quality is significantly better than the typical "CB" product today - The mount I received shows none of the poor workmanship / sloppy machining mentioned by a previous reviewer - Surprisingly compact: fits my Super Antenna go bag nicely, alongside other add-on hardware - When operating near developed land—and often not—there's always something to leverage as a base (convenience optional) - Metal fences = instant ground plane - Suitable for end-feeding single wire antennas when clamped to an adequate RF ground - Build a dipole adapter with minimal work: drill a section of bar stock for opposing studs, or one stud and a 3/8x24 threaded hole And the cons: - The mount is chromed. I think chrome is ugly. Considering my only con is purely subjective, I'd say this product is a big win. I wish I knew about this mount sooner. IMO, it's indispensable addition to the kit of anyone involved with any kind of portable ops. There's a good chance I won't be dragging along a tripod anymore for park/lakefront ops. Read more










