[Antennas] Glass Mount

[Harvey&Bessie]

Myles wrote:

> I have a Larsen KG-144 through the glass antenna (144 mhz) - it has 
> been in my closet for  5 years (never used) the backing to the 
> adhesive has never been removed. - I have a few questions;
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> Should the ability to stick tight to the glass still be ok ?
> How far from in-the-glass defroster wires should I mount it ?
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> I read somewhere that the power limit of these type antennas is low - 
> should 50 Watts be ok?
>
> I don't see many installations of through the glass antennas (might be 
> more then I think) do they work well ?
>
> The design of my car (VW Passat Wagon) will not allow for a lip 
> type/hatchback mount, and I do not want to drill any holes...
>
> Any comments about "Through-The-Glass" antennas will be appreciated.
>
> Myles - W1IKO
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> Do not mount through-the-glass antennas on glass that has defroster 
> wires imbedded therein. Also certain types of tinting will adversely 
> affect such antennas. As to the adhesive's affectiveness after five 
> years in storage: probably still OK if not subjected to temperature 
> extrenes.

Harvey/W4TG