K9GTJ
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You may remember my old 2005 Ford Ranger thread with a Uniden Scanner and Yaesu FT-8900 here. That truck became history this week when I purchased a new 2010 Honda CR-V.
I plan to install the FT-8900 and plan to use the Comet SBB15 antenna since it seems to be the best option. I want to keep 6 meter capabilities but don't need 10 meters. (We have a six meter repeater here in town is why I want to keep 6 meter capabilities.)
I am not sure what my plans are for an antenna mounting. I do garage it every day and do not wish to fold something over each time I enter and leave the garage.
I also need a scanner antenna. I assume the smaller windows on the side (near the cargo/hatch area) are passivated glass which will prohibit an thru the glass antenna.
I have some ideas but figured I would let other shoot me some ideas too.
Some important limiting factors. No holes in the roof/body. This thing has air bags everywhere so the pillars and the top along the doors plus the usual spots up front are unusable for coax, power, or control cable runs.
I also have the roof rails across the top which are on order but not shown.
Thanks in advance for any ideas.
I plan to install the FT-8900 and plan to use the Comet SBB15 antenna since it seems to be the best option. I want to keep 6 meter capabilities but don't need 10 meters. (We have a six meter repeater here in town is why I want to keep 6 meter capabilities.)
I am not sure what my plans are for an antenna mounting. I do garage it every day and do not wish to fold something over each time I enter and leave the garage.
I also need a scanner antenna. I assume the smaller windows on the side (near the cargo/hatch area) are passivated glass which will prohibit an thru the glass antenna.
I have some ideas but figured I would let other shoot me some ideas too.
Some important limiting factors. No holes in the roof/body. This thing has air bags everywhere so the pillars and the top along the doors plus the usual spots up front are unusable for coax, power, or control cable runs.
I also have the roof rails across the top which are on order but not shown.
Thanks in advance for any ideas.