Installing an NMO cb whip next to my Ham whip

KJ6VWH · #1 (**permalink**) 02-19-2013, 5:14 PM

Hi folks, I am going to be installing a Larsen CB whip on my roof, which already has a Larsen 2/70 mounted in the center. I was looking for suggestions on where to mount, considering the proximity of the existing antenna.

Should I mount it centered between the Ham antenna and the end of the roof? Or should I mount it closer to the rear of the roof, leaving more space between the antennas?

Thanks,
KJ6VWH

KJ6VWH · #2 (**permalink**) 02-20-2013, 5:59 PM

Here is a picture of what I'm working with:

LtDoc · #3 (**permalink**) 02-20-2013, 8:24 PM

If it were mine, I'd put it close as possible to the 3rd brake light. Far enough away so that the vehicle's wiring isn't fouled. Or stick it on one rear corner.
- 'Doc

n9mxq · #4 (**permalink**) 02-20-2013, 8:29 PM

I agree with Doc. Right in front of the third brake light.

I had 3 antennas inline like that in my caravan. Larsen 2/70, 2m 5/8 wave and a GPS puck.

Anywhere there was a light or panel I could pull to get roof access and not still through the headliner ;-)

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n9mxq · #5 (**permalink**) 02-21-2013, 5:25 AM

You can kind of see the antenna arrangement on the van in this picture from 12-09...

Edit.. nevermind, can't get the photo to load... dangit...

n9mxq · #6 (**permalink**) 02-24-2013, 11:33 PM

Picture attempt #2