[Antennas] Car Mount

Sun, 4 Jan 2004 06:19:48 -0500 (EST)

Hello Kelley,

I have a similar problem, a new SUV which I'm not ready to mark for
life in the quest for a good ground (at least not yet), tinted glass 
which I'm not sure if it can support a through the glass antenna, the 
need for mobile 2 meters and access to underground garages...

For now I use an old RS magnet mount on the roof, which needs to be 
removed everytime I park underground or enter my home front gate...

I'm still seeking a viable solution !

In your case, I would go for a groundless antenna and antenna mount 
that doesn't require the paint to be broken (they actually have paint 
protectors on the alan screws).

Try looking at the Diamond NR series antennas.

73 & Happy New Year !

Demetre - SV1ENS

> I bought a on glass 2m/440 Larsen antenna from the local ham
> dealer. I was told that as long as I didn't have dark tinted glass
> I'd be okay. Upon getting home and reviewing the instructions,
> they say not to install on "passivated glass". My glass has the
> marking "Solar-Ray" on it (in fact EVERY window has this marking).
> Looking on the web, "Solar-Ray" appears to be passivated glass.
> 
> Has anyone used a on glass antenna on this type of window? If so,
> with what impact to your receive and transmit signals?
> 
> If this is not recommended, what new car DOESN'T come with
> passivated glass? Not that I'll get a new one, I just don't think
> any of then do.
> 
> I looked at trunk mount antennas, but they said to turn the
> mounting screws hard enough to "break through the paint". I'm not
> really ready to do that on the new car.
> 
> What other recommendations for 2m/440 antennas for a 4-door sedan?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Kelley - W�RK
> 
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