[Antennas] how to mount mobile antennas

Fri Jul 28 14:08:20 EDT 2006

I used a bumper hitch, and the HF antenna mount was bonded to the frame, so
that it didn't count on just the mechanical connection of the antenna mount
on a chrome bumper, this insured a good ground image. I did run a ground
braid from the FT 757 GX to the Frame also though.
Other sockets that I added a ground to that made some static noise when on.
License Plate Light, break turn-signal light, trailer hitch and anything
else that I have found might be using a poor ground through a painted area,
I have also grounded other parts normally covered in mobile books, but every
vehicle I have mobiled in has had noise light sockets and such in at least
one place due to a poor ground and vibration.
Kirk KA4PXK
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <wa1sfh at optonline.net>
To: "rabbit" <rbbtslyr at comporium.net>
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 9:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Antennas] how to mount mobile antennas
> Hi,
> Would you mind clearing up some confusion in my brain on two points?
>> " 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."
>> 1) Did you mean to write:
> ... from the bumper hitch AND the HF to the frame....
>> 2) What are sockets that can make noise?
>> Thank you.
>> 73 de WA1SFH
> Douglas Sharafanowich
> Milford, CT
>> ----- Original Message -----
> From: rabbit <rbbtslyr at comporium.net>
> Date: Friday, July 28, 2006 8:39 am
> Subject: Re: [Antennas] how to mount mobile antennas
>> > Similar to what I use to do on my CK1500 PU by Chevy. I also ran a
> > groundbraid 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
> > mobileworked 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
> > TrunkLip
> > > 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
> > permanentlyis
> > > the BEST way.
> > >
> > > As for any HF antenna, FORGET magmounts...get a bumper mount (and
> > makesure
> > > 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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