Ham Radio Temporary Mobile Antenna Mount- No Holes or Paint Scratches!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
- Here is a quick look at a temporary ham radio antenna mount I used with my 2024 Subaru Outback
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the historical tags on the 2024 subaru lol
Extra points for noticing that! 😁
It's an interesting looking SUV. Like they tried to fool their customers into thinking it was just a wagon, instead of a massive and hideous SUV.
@@mediocreman2 You should write a strongly worded letter to Subaru and let them know you are on to their scam.
I just subbed to your channel to see what your final install will look like. Right now I’m thinking of using a hood bracket to mount an antenna on the passenger side. I’m also trying to figure out where to install the transceiver(ftm300dr) in my 2024 OB.
I use a Diamond NR770HRKS on my vehicle. The 3M adhesive backed mount is super strong and the antenna is a fold over model for entering low clearance areas like my garage. The antenna is mounted on my hatch window and the coax is plenty long enough to reach the radio. I use it for my mobile radio. Bottom line is that I didn’t want to drill holes in my car, and there is literally only an inch or two of coax that is visible with the entire installation.
I have the nmo version of that antenna on my suburban. It's definitely on my list of antennas I'm considering when the weather warms up. Thanks for letting me know it works for you... I've never tried a glass mount antenna and have wondered how well they work
Thanks for that!! I've actually been looking for THAT exact information!!👍
This would work for when we travel in the wife's car (who does not care for my hobby). She will absolutely love this option for being none evasive with the intrusion of limited radio equipment being installed.
These mounts have been available at the Dayton Hamvention since 2000. Still have mine, still working great. The only issue is the lossy RG 174 cable. Times Microwave made a cable (LMR100 if my memory serves me right) that had better performance than the 174 coax. Waiting as well for cold weather to clear and warm up a bit before I instal my mobile in the car.
Great bit of kit to have in the bag for sure. Especially great if going on a road trip in a friends car for example. I DIY'd one a while ago for that exact reason and was really chuffed with the result.
I'm happy with mine as well...I'm surprised it works as well as it does
Man I forgot about those mounts!!! I had one back around 1998-99 for my handheld CB. I am so going to look for one even though I have a ham antenna on my vehicle it could be a handy tool.
Have the exact same car and have a mag mount. I listen mostly and only have GRMS license for now. Good find on the antenna mount.
If/when you upgrade to a mobile rig, conside gettingr a magnet-mount antenna for your Outback. I use a short (under 30") antenna for garage-clearance reasons, but can swap with a longer antenna on road trips.
My Outback doesn't use standard hex-head seat-mounting bolts, so I couldn't use my planned "gooseneck" bolt-on mount. Instead I got a Lido wedge-mount. With a little work I got it to fit securely between the console and passenger seat. The head of my FTM-300 is conveniently positioned, with the base section under the driver's seat; works well.
Aside from running power from the battery into the passenger cabin, my Outback is still "stock" which was a priority for me. Pull out the wedge mount, take off the mag-mount antenna, and the radio is "gone" as far as potential thieves are concerned.
I've found that mag mounts scuff the paint over years of use so I'm going to try and avoid that this time. Thanks for the tips on the Lido mount!
Awesome Dude, just what I have been looking for to use on my wife's car.
I have a 2021 Outback, identical in all practical aspects, and have a small mag mount antenna mounted on the center of the roof for my HT. That cup holder works great as an amplified speaker. Glad to see this window mount option.
I'm reluctant to stick a magnet on the car and scratch up the paint.
@@SevenFortyOne mags don't scratch unless you grag it. Also they rubber covers and felt pads
Over time they vibrate and leave permanent marks in the paint, even the ones with rubber pads on the bottom
@@SevenFortyOne maybe on a bad paint job...I had them on my escape for 4 years. Although they were "rust rings" which wiped off they Never left a scratch. I put nmos on it now
@@SevenFortyOne Take Saran Wrap, fold it over 4 times, mag mount hold perfectly through the layers of saran. I have had that arrangement on my VW for > 5 years, not a single scratch, been through 5 NE winters in the Boston area without once coming off. 73
Enjoyed this video very much. Hopefully you can find some time to do a video or two with Tom's radio room show. I know he misses you very much
Tom is a great guy. I'll have to see how he's doing...I've been pretty tied up with work lately and have been letting alot of things slide
Cool gadget. I would be concerned about too much tension on the glass.
Drill a hole on inner bracket and attach a 19 inch wire should help if it's metal and maybe ground wire to bracket with plugs for easy removal !
I forgot about these I’m gonna get one, thanks for sharing!
Ive seen a lot of hatchbacks use the vertical trunk lip mount options
I may go that route when I do my permanent installation in the spring
I have one of those antenna mounts. It works great. Even better is a magnetic mount antenna on top of the vehicle. 73
I don't want to put a mag mount on the car and scratch up the paint.
@@SevenFortyOne You can get a bit of felt to put between the mount and the vehicle. I have done this with great success.
I've had lots of mag mounts over the years and every one of them has left marks in the paint even using felt pads
@@SevenFortyOne Bummer. Now I know why you feel the way you do.
I wish I would have seen this about six months ago before I bought my mag mount.
Nice Drake setup... just like mine...😊😊😊
Great for travelling when you have a rental car!
Could not find one on ama-zon but aliexpress have them as "Nagoya RB-CLP Antenna Mounting" FYI I think you need to move it around your car to find the best spot -dont think a 1/4 wave will work that great it needs a ground plane -maybe a ground independent halfwave ?
I buy one for APRS, and it was very bad for me. The SWR was to important.
I try the 3 SMA antennas that I own, but it did'nt work, It would maybe be ok with another antenna, or a with adding a ground on the car.
The first time I put it on the driver windows, so on the highway, when I have to down the windows for paying, the antenne fall. At the back, as you did, it's better !
did you happen to clip a test lead on it to create a counterpoise? Curious if that would help out?
I didn't think to try that..I'll have to see if it makes a difference
Great for rental cars when traveling for work.
@@SevenFortyOne I have a signal stick and use a 19" rat tail on the mount (bnc version). It works better with it. Need to check your loses on those rg174 mounts too, some aren't good for vhf/uhf. IRCC mine was about 1db lose on 2m and just over 2db lose on 70cm. ofc it's still better than antenna in a metal box...
This is just to get me by for now. Permanent installation will be more robust
Only issue with getting a counterpoise mounted is that there are now side curtain airbags mounted under the headliner, otherwise you could use some self adhesive copper foil tape applied to the metal roof inside the headliner and run a small clip lead to the mount.
Thanks 741, did you try adding a tiger tail to see what difference it makes. I suspect it will help since the capacitance coupling is nil as opposed to a mag mount on metal or a full fledged install on metal. 73
No, it was good enough the way it was for my needs...I didn't want anything else hanging off
Hi Rob,
Have you thought about one of the Signal Stuff Signal Stick antennas? 73 WJ3U
I'll have to look into that
Awesome, this is wife friendly!😊
Thank you.👍
Nice one dude
Was going to order one, but the estimated shipping said March 4-12 to get to Hawaii.
That's not cool.... sorry about that!
In your case there's another option-those roof racks. Get a crossbar and you can mount the antenna in the center of your car roof for better radiation.
I thought about that but there are couple of reasons I probably won't go that route. First is that with the antenna up high like that I'll be limited to what will fit in my garage and I eventually want to put an antenna on the car that will work on 6 meters. Second, I will eventually be using the root to carry kayaks and an antenna on the cross bars will most likely interfere with that. I'm willing to sacrifice antenna performance for convenience/usability of other features of the car
FREE Prime delivery February 21 - March 10. Looks like it ships from China.
Mine came in 2 days .. maybe the US stock sold out
what about using a RF choke? would that help?
that would maybe help if there were interference
Good information. Will be getting one for my rig. 73’s. WRCU780. 🚑🇵🇷