2M Radio bolt on antenna mount

maxama10 · 02-16-2008, 06:48 PM

So, I know when I was looking at CB stuff I saw this mount. However, I've looked at every thread the search comes up with and can't find it again.

It was a white Tacoma (I think) with a ham antenna mounted to the side of the hood/fender. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

BTW just passed my Technician exam. Should have my callsign in about 2 weeks.

Sorry to make another thread!

-Max

GrumpyOldMan · 02-16-2008, 07:24 PM

Welcome aboard from KE5JYN.

Rather than wait 2 weeks check QRZ.com http://www.qrz.com/callsign in 3 to 5 days they should have your new call sign listed. Can't believe the testers didn’t tell you about that.

For antennas, mounts and radio equipment try

http://www.hamradio.com/

http://www.universal-radio.com/

Antenna mounts

http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...tm/cometx.html

http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...ntm/diamx.html

reblake · 02-16-2008, 11:52 PM

Way to go on your new tech lic.

I do not know which mount you were looking at but you have a ton of options.

I have a hood lip mount for comet that works well
I have also drilled a hole in the fender and cab top in other trucks for mounts.
Mostly I have installed attached a flange mount - attached with screws right into fender.

Alot of it depends on what you are looking for---ie distance for dx, watts your pushing, and durability of the ant. A cab top mount tuned with SWR meter you can reach out, but if you are not looking fo distance in flat land, you can get away with a short lip mount.

again - way to go

KD8CCC

LRH · 02-17-2008, 12:43 AM

Sites shown above are good sources of antenna info, but if you don't see any/enough pictures of front installations, look up a little about Australian UHF CB 476-477 mHz (not legal here), and you will see plenty of front mounts; hood/fender, and even front bumper, plus the majority will be Toyota 4WD trucks/utes. Seems most everyone down under keeps there antenna up front where they can keep an eye on them.

docktortal33 · 02-17-2008, 02:52 AM

i have a stainless steel plate mounted to my bed fender right at the front corner of the bed by the cab bought the steel at the hardware store and mounted it under the bed cap then ran the coax through the air vent in the back of the cab KC2SUZ here

ForTech · 02-17-2008, 07:17 AM

Here ya go...

And here is the thread:

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...adio+antenn a

PGDriver · 02-17-2008, 11:59 AM

Is this the one...

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxama10

So, I know when I was looking at CB stuff I saw this mount. However, I've looked at every thread the search comes up with and can't find it again.

It was a white Tacoma (I think) with a ham antenna mounted to the side of the hood/fender. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

BTW just passed my Technician exam. Should have my callsign in about 2 weeks.

Sorry to make another thread!

-Max

maxama10 · 02-17-2008, 12:28 PM

Thats it! Thanks guys! Yeah, gonna shell out the bucks for an yaesu 1802 and some sort of antenna soon. Just trying to figure out a good way to mount this thing without making holes in the truck.

So, are some of these CB brackets? You can use them?

mrbjr · 02-17-2008, 01:05 PM

Maxama10, congrats on your Tech ticket

Bob N6ULP, monitoring the Winsystem

PGDriver · 02-17-2008, 08:59 PM

The brackets I used here are for my VHF radio ant.

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxama10

Thats it! Thanks guys! Yeah, gonna shell out the bucks for an yaesu 1802 and some sort of antenna soon. Just trying to figure out a good way to mount this thing without making holes in the truck.

So, are some of these CB brackets? You can use them?

maxama10 · 02-18-2008, 02:17 AM

Yes, but are those specifically for the ham antenna, or were they intended for a cb? I wasn't sure.

Thanks for your help by the way, I really love your setup too!

-Max

PGDriver · 02-18-2008, 09:14 AM

I hooked an old CB up to it and it worked just fine, hope this helps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxama10

Yes, but are those specifically for the ham antenna, or were they intended for a cb? I wasn't sure.

Thanks for your help by the way, I really love your setup too!

-Max

maxama10 · 02-21-2008, 11:26 PM

Well, with several recommendations for HRO, I ordered a Yaesu FT2800M, comet mount and coax (1 item), and diamond antenna. 240 total.

Package came today, inside, I found a radio and packing slip, nothing more. Packing slip shows 3 items. Emails show one tracking number. So, gotta wait until tomorrow to call them and see what is going on.

I hope it was just a one time thing, I had heard good things about HRO.

Still haven't gotten my call sign yet. Hopefully soon.

-Max

wutang_0110 · 02-22-2008, 01:16 PM

Congrats on you ticket!

-kb9wsx

maxama10 · 02-22-2008, 05:57 PM

Well guys, got my Antenna and mount and installed it all. Used hole in the firewall on the passanger side and am going to velcro the radio to the side of the console by the shifter.

I'll take some pictures later.

Thanks for the links GrumpyOldMan.

I check QRZ today and what do you know?!

KE7RTW

KB9WSX,N6ULP,KC2SUV,KD8CCC, and everyone else, Thanks!