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Lets see how you mounted your HAM/CB Antenna

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kai38`, Nov 22, 2012.

  1. Nov 22, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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    I have an idea where & how I'll mount the CB antenna but how has everyone mounted their HAM antennas?
    Thanks
     
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  2. Nov 22, 2012 at 7:38 PM
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    I drilled a couple holes in the roof and put NMO mounts in. I have a Comet SS680SBNMO mounted on one of them, since I mostly do 2m while mobile.
     
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  3. Nov 22, 2012 at 7:45 PM
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  4. Nov 22, 2012 at 7:53 PM
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    I know lots of guys that mounted their antenna by drilling a hole in the bed rail near the cab and they were pretty pleased.
     
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  5. Nov 23, 2012 at 5:14 AM
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    The left is a standard duel band VHF/UHF The right one is a LiL Tatheel no matter how I mounted it with only the 3/8 24 mount it flopped around like a fish the black part of the mount is lexan (can't ground the base of the antenna) It is best to get the coil above any thing metal that is why it is not near the cab I have made contacts in Asiatic Russia and South Africa mobile on 80 meters.

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  6. Nov 24, 2012 at 8:58 PM
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    took out the factory sat antenna and drilled up for an NMO mount
     
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    disabled DRLs disabled seat belt chime disabled the key in the ignition with door open buzzer Installed Illuminated 4wd switch circuit board Marker lights Flashing with turn signals Toggle switch ABS Disable Fog Lights on AnyTime Mod Changed to Yellow bulbs in the Fog Lights Converted interior lights to leds Installed oem roof rack Installed Firestone Ride Rite Air Bags and Daystar Cradles for the air bags Added oil catch can Relentless Tailgate Protector installed
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    Check my sig for links to each antenna...
     
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