Re(3): [Antennas] Proximity of Antennae On Top Of Car??

Chris BONDE [email protected]
Tue, 26 Nov 2002 20:59:08 -0800


I have seen a number of cars lately with a small whip just above the back=20
window.  I assume that it is for cell phone.  However, could the whip part=
=20
be replaced and the wiring etc still used for 2m etc?  Could a similar=20
thing be installed for 2m etc?

Chris opr VE7HCB

At 10:15 PM 2002-11-26 -0600, Ray Brown wrote:
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "DavidE Benedict" <[email protected]>
>
> > I also have a Subaru (a 2001 Outback), and would like to install
> > a 2m/440 antenna on it.  I haven't done it yet because I just can't
> > decide where to put the thing.  I was wondering what type of
> > mount you use (NMO, magnetic?) and where you placed it on
> > the roof.  Also, are you driving an Outback as well or another
> > model?
>
>   Back waay when I had a Subaru BRAT (gosh, that was back
>in 1978!), I put a NMO-50 in the roof, directly above the dome
>light. Took a bit to route the coax, but got it to work okay.
>
>   Your mileage may vary. Good luck. :-)
>
>                 _Ray_        KB=D8STN
>
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