[Antennas] need mobile antenna help...

Thu, 8 May 2003 15:31:25 -0500

Is the hole on top of the fender (like most Fords) or on the side of the
fender.
What size is the hole and can it be accessed easily from the backside of the
fender?
John - KE4HIE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Matherly" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2003 9:15 AM
Subject: [Antennas] need mobile antenna help...


> Hi all;
>
> On my truck, there is a hole in the fender where someone used to have an
> external AM antenna (the regular antenna is in the windshield).  I'm
> going to be installing a 2m rig soon, and would like to mount the
> antenna in this hole.
>
> Can anyone suggest a good antenna for this purpose?  Maybe suggest a
> mount I could use?  I've been told that I need to keep the antenna short
> if I want to do this type of installation.  Is that correct?
>
> TIA
>
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