[Antennas] How To Mount Antenna On Honda Ridge Line

Fri Mar 12 14:20:44 EST 2010

Use an old whip if you can find one as a fish tape or pull line...sometimes going at an angle across the roof toward a corner is easier than going straight across...the whip (with the small ball on it) makes it easier..and the ball on the end prevents it from getting snagged or popping a hole in the headliner (which is something you WANT to avoid) Make sure you mount where there is no bar or similar obstruction in the way...did that ONCE in my new 1989 Blazer when I went to mount antennas on the roof..LUCKILY was able to use a hammer and chisel and make enough room for the NMO to sit properly.
-----Original Message-----
>From: rbethman <rbethman at comcast.net>
>Sent: Mar 12, 2010 12:35 PM
>To: Antennas <Antennas at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Antennas] How To Mount Antenna On Honda Ridge Line
>>Mark,
>>Based on experience, "lots of luck!".
>>These things have a fair bit of wind load at highway speed. I've always 
>drilled the requisite hole and mounted the antenna. I'm exploring the 
>probable location for installation in our Honda CRV, circa 2003.
>>The problem I'm trying to overcome is running the coaxial cable between 
>the roof and the headliner without destroying the world!
>>Bob - N0DGN