Here is where you should mount your CB and HAM antennas on your Jeep
#281
JK Enthusiast
I've got a handheld and just use a magnetic mount antenna on the hood for the rare occasions when I use it.
#282
Ok everyone heres what i am currently doing but would like a little more insight. Im trying to read in here as well so take it easy on me please.
-Mount i will be using for my CB Radio, it will be painted all black ( idea is from another member ).
- Radio will be a Uniden Bearcat 980
- 4' Firestik(R) II FS Series Tunable Tip CB Antenna - 900 Watts Black FS-4BK
- Firestik R-1a External Locking Quick Disconnect
- Firestik K-4A Stud
- 18' RG-58A/U Coaxial Cable With Pl-259 Connectors
-Mount ( Spare Tailgate mount )
How high the antenna is mounted
I would like to know if i should start looking at getting grounding straps for this set up and if so how to go about it the right/easiest way. I appreciate the help everyone.
-Mount i will be using for my CB Radio, it will be painted all black ( idea is from another member ).
- Radio will be a Uniden Bearcat 980
- 4' Firestik(R) II FS Series Tunable Tip CB Antenna - 900 Watts Black FS-4BK
- Firestik R-1a External Locking Quick Disconnect
- Firestik K-4A Stud
- 18' RG-58A/U Coaxial Cable With Pl-259 Connectors
-Mount ( Spare Tailgate mount )
How high the antenna is mounted
I would like to know if i should start looking at getting grounding straps for this set up and if so how to go about it the right/easiest way. I appreciate the help everyone.
#283
Ok everyone heres what i am currently doing but would like a little more insight. Im trying to read in here as well so take it easy on me please. -Mount i will be using for my CB Radio, it will be painted all black ( idea is from another member ). - Radio will be a Uniden Bearcat 980 - 4' Firestik(R) II FS Series Tunable Tip CB Antenna - 900 Watts Black FS-4BK - Firestik R-1a External Locking Quick Disconnect - Firestik K-4A Stud - 18' RG-58A/U Coaxial Cable With Pl-259 Connectors -Mount ( Spare Tailgate mount ) How high the antenna is mounted I would like to know if i should start looking at getting grounding straps for this set up and if so how to go about it the right/easiest way. I appreciate the help everyone.
what I found out is that it's not an electrical ground but a RF ground which is a totally different ball game. I moved the antenna to the hood location and can send and receive signal much better! Sent from my iPhone using JK-Forum
#284
So I first installed my antenna around the read tire. But not being able to get good swr readings I spent hours looking into the whole grounding issue.
what I found out is that it's not an electrical ground but a RF ground which is a totally different ball game. I moved the antenna to the hood location and can send and receive signal much better! Sent from my iPhone using JK-Forum
what I found out is that it's not an electrical ground but a RF ground which is a totally different ball game. I moved the antenna to the hood location and can send and receive signal much better! Sent from my iPhone using JK-Forum
Get the firering cable. It'll make that install look 1000x better my 2 cents
#285
#287
My understanding is that the fiberglass top will interfere with the signal, just maybe not as much as a metal roof would. That's why you want as much of your antenna above the roof line as possible.
#288
Thanks for the write up, it was a great education, but..... I went with the tire mount (:gasp
Actually works great for my application. It is a clean place to mount and I only need to communicate within the group on the densely wooded trail. The 2" on the tire suffices nicely for that purpose.
I understand the intent of this tread is to discuss maximizing range. Just wanted to throw it out there that there are alternative needs. If I ever find myself removed from the group, I am switching to the cowl.
Actually works great for my application. It is a clean place to mount and I only need to communicate within the group on the densely wooded trail. The 2" on the tire suffices nicely for that purpose.
I understand the intent of this tread is to discuss maximizing range. Just wanted to throw it out there that there are alternative needs. If I ever find myself removed from the group, I am switching to the cowl.
#289
Hi everyone. I understand the problems associated with the antenna being in between the spare tire and rear door. My thoughts were to build an L bracket to mount to my 3rd brake light. This sits above the spare tire. Then ground the L bracket and connect the firestik to the L bracket. Will have to worry about the garage but I'm thinking that there shouldn't be any problems encountered with the tire. If I go this route, what length of firestik should I get
Thoughts
Cheers
Al
Thoughts
Cheers
Al
Last edited by Al Gilliland; 07-29-2015 at 04:16 PM.
#290
Hi everyone. I understand the problems associated with the antenna being in between the spare tire and rear door. My thoughts were to build an L bracket to mount to my 3rd brake light. This sits above the spare tire. Then ground the L bracket and connect the firestik to the L bracket. Will have to worry about the garage but I'm thinking that there shouldn't be any problems encountered with the tire. If I go this route, what length of firestik should I get Thoughts Cheers Al