Just running a few thoughts through my mind here about which antenna is the best performer for short DX sessions of a few hours when I do not have time to put an elaborate set up together. The obvious issue for my own situation is the Silver Rod is significantly shorter (18feet) and lighter meaning less hassle to erect for a static mobile station. However if I was to achieve "significantly better performance" and we can read that as a lower angle of radiation or 1dB gain approx then I would...
IMAX2000 no GPK vs 1/2 wave Silver Rod
IMAX2000 no GPK vs 1/2 wave Silver Rod