[Alinco] OT: Mobile antenna mount

[Dan W. Dooley]

This is a little off topic but perhaps someone will have some ideas.  I'm 
wanting to get back into HF mobile operation after a number of years away 
from it.  I already have my antenna system but I need some ideas for a 
mounting system for the current vehicle.  That is a new model (2003) Dodge 
Caravan.  It's a company vehicle so doesn't have fancy add-ons like a roof 
rack.  That would solve the problem.  Can't drill any visible holes either. 
At least not in obvious places.

The antenna system is Hustler and I've always operated with it up high on 
previous vehicles.  Typically the roof with mag mounts or on the latest 
setup, a trunk groove mount.  I'd really like to go with a bracket I could 
mount in the groove of the real lift door.  Mount it up high and to the 
side.  Yep, I can drill in there without it being noticed.  I suppose I 
could build something but time is scarce around here so wondering about 
something commercially made.  Nope, no interest in bumper mounts or any 
other where the base is low to the ground.

Any ideas?


Dan W. Dooley WB5TKA
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