[Antennas] how to mount mobile antennas

Fri Jul 28 08:39:09 EDT 2006

Similar to what I use to do on my CK1500 PU by Chevy. I also ran a ground
braid from the bumper hitch on the HF to the frame and from the various
sockets that could make noise to the frame. My Ft757 did great on all bands
with a change of Antenna and I worked some of the Terrible Ts on 10 back in
'91. A well centered and mounted 2 meter antenna does great, my HF mobile
worked almost like a mobile beam so I had to park to use it to best effect
unless I was on a long straight stretch of Interstate in VA but it did well.
Bought a farm got rid of CC&R and now as soon as I can swing it a Tri-bander
up 50'
Kirk KA4PXK
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Boone" <CBoone at earthlink.net>
To: "'Antenna Mailing List '" <antennas at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 8:24 AM
Subject: RE: [Antennas] how to mount mobile antennas
> Mag mount is ok for 2mtrs and up..but personally, I would use the Trunk
Lip
> Bracket by Larson (NOT the TLM or Trunk Lip MOUNT). The Bracket is just
> that...a 90degree small piece of metal (either chrome or black) and uses
> three small screws to attach to the inside of hood or trunk. I have one on
> my S10 Blazer at the left side (opposite the AM FM antenna) and use it for
2
> and 6mtrs (A NMO150 uncut will work fine on BOTH bands!) Actually,
drilling
> a 3/4 hole in the center of the roof and mounting the antenna permanently
is
> the BEST way.
>> As for any HF antenna, FORGET magmounts...get a bumper mount (and make
sure
> GROUND is a low resistance/low inductance path from mount to car body) or
> use a hitch mount if you have a hitch already...other than that, a ball
> mount properly installed on the side is again the BEST way in my opinion
> (but I don't like drilling BIG holes in the same...3/4 in holes in the
roof
> is another matter and I drill them ALL the time ;)
>> Chris
> WB5ITT
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: antennas-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [mailto:antennas-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Frederick
> > Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 11:46 PM
> > To: Antenna Mailing List :>
> > Subject: [Antennas] how to mount mobile antennas
> >
> > Hi
> > My sister wants to mount a 5/8 wave 2 meter antenna and a
> > 6 foot out backer on her 2005 trailblazer. Currently these
> > antennas have mag mounts.
> > Does any one have experience on the best way to mount
> > antennas on this type of vehicle?
> > God bless,
> > Mark WZ0K
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