Project25_MASTR
Millennial Graying OBT Guy
I've got a 99 Cherokee that I'm finally updating…saying bye to the safari rack, the cb, might be adding some flat fenders, rebuilding rear leafs, etc. And I figure it's a great opportunity to install the Anytone dual-bander I bought for it. I'm planning on remote mounting the unit so I'm gonna need a decent place to put an external speaker.
My next big decision is the matter of the antenna mount. No magnetic option (I always throw mag mounts off on the trails). I'm debating between a hood channel mount and a roof mount. The planned antenna is a Comet CA-2x4SR (which may be a little tall for running around in the Rockies on the roof). I've got multiple NMO installs on my dd's roof so the drilling and everything is not a big deal to me. I'm also wanting to eventually install an APRS tracker in there as well but that will come later.
I'm thinking either go into the roof now and then see if I want to move it to the hood later and use the roof mount for APRS (on a 1/4 wave antenna) or go ahead and go with the hood channel now. I may even go with dual roof mounts like my dd but I just haven't decided yet. Opinions?
My next big decision is the matter of the antenna mount. No magnetic option (I always throw mag mounts off on the trails). I'm debating between a hood channel mount and a roof mount. The planned antenna is a Comet CA-2x4SR (which may be a little tall for running around in the Rockies on the roof). I've got multiple NMO installs on my dd's roof so the drilling and everything is not a big deal to me. I'm also wanting to eventually install an APRS tracker in there as well but that will come later.
I'm thinking either go into the roof now and then see if I want to move it to the hood later and use the roof mount for APRS (on a 1/4 wave antenna) or go ahead and go with the hood channel now. I may even go with dual roof mounts like my dd but I just haven't decided yet. Opinions?