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'06 Silverado Antenna Help
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pddispatcher
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I had a 1/4 wave mounted with a lip mount on the hood... Worked good but of course there was some reflection but it never affected me getting back to dispatch.
I then ran a mag mount ( I know guys ) on the roof of the truck and it worked better and SWR was Flat.
Since then I got rid of my truck and have a Monte Carlo SS w/ a lip mount 5/8 Wave Antenex on the hood... I'm not a fan of drilling holes although sometime I will.
I then ran a mag mount ( I know guys ) on the roof of the truck and it worked better and SWR was Flat.
Since then I got rid of my truck and have a Monte Carlo SS w/ a lip mount 5/8 Wave Antenex on the hood... I'm not a fan of drilling holes although sometime I will.
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red8
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doctordave said:
Perhaps you might try a glass mount, just like the early cell phones,.You would not have to worry about drilling any holes and it will probably work just as well.
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This the one I have on my Chevy 2000 Silverado that has the 3/8" post mount. It works well, uses existing holes and fits securely to the truck with a good finished look. I only wish that I could find a similar one for the right (passenger side) of the truck in NMO style for my 2m rig.
Chevy 2000 P/U Antenna Mount - Drivers Side 3/8" Stud
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Chevy 2000 P/U Antenna Mount - Drivers Side 3/8" Stud
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2 other options.
Go with a glass mount antenna. Tessco has several of them to choose from and they are tunable to a degree. They only handle 50 watts but the ones tessco sells work great. I just put two on a new F-150 2 weeks back.
Get a toolbox put in the bed and mount your antenna to it. This is what I did with my 03 silverado for several years until I got brave and drilled the holes in the roof. 3 holes later, no looking back.
Go with a glass mount antenna. Tessco has several of them to choose from and they are tunable to a degree. They only handle 50 watts but the ones tessco sells work great. I just put two on a new F-150 2 weeks back.
Get a toolbox put in the bed and mount your antenna to it. This is what I did with my 03 silverado for several years until I got brave and drilled the holes in the roof. 3 holes later, no looking back.
Three "small" holes....
Here's what I used on my Tahoe....Three small screws hold it on securly. I know you weren't interested in "drilling", but these are self tapping sheet metal screws. When you take them out, no one will ever see them. PLUS, it is YOUR truck. Are you saving it's looks for someone else "when you trade it in"?
The mounts are solid. It'll hold a 5/8's wave antenna securly too. I have one on each side of the hood. Depending on what I'm doing, I switch the 1/4 wave out for the 5/8's wave. I run a UHF 1/4 wave on the passenger side most of the time. I got black mounting brackets to match the truck.
They bend right in.
Lastly, when you DO sell the truck, you take the mounts off, put the screws right back in and paint them to match the color of the truck. It isn't a problem. Really....
...Steve/KB8FAR :lol:
jonmruss said:
Here's what I used on my Tahoe....Three small screws hold it on securly. I know you weren't interested in "drilling", but these are self tapping sheet metal screws. When you take them out, no one will ever see them. PLUS, it is YOUR truck. Are you saving it's looks for someone else "when you trade it in"?
The mounts are solid. It'll hold a 5/8's wave antenna securly too. I have one on each side of the hood. Depending on what I'm doing, I switch the 1/4 wave out for the 5/8's wave. I run a UHF 1/4 wave on the passenger side most of the time. I got black mounting brackets to match the truck.
They bend right in.
Lastly, when you DO sell the truck, you take the mounts off, put the screws right back in and paint them to match the color of the truck. It isn't a problem. Really....
...Steve/KB8FAR :lol:
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I think the '06 hood is different than the previous ones. I'll post some pictures so you can see what I'm looking at. What all is involved in drilling holes and I'll assume the ideal location is on the roof. How hard is it to drop the headliner and all that stuff.
I really appreciate everyone's response.
I really appreciate everyone's response.
Ok...
I haven't actually looked under the hood of the '06. I suppose if the hood "rolls" down onto the fender, my bracket type wouldn't work....
I have a '88 full size Checy Blazer that we put a 2 meter antenna on the roof of. That wasn't bad at all. But, these newer vehicles have so much stuff already running up there, I'm afraid to try to mount an antenna there. At least do it myself, anyway. I'd probably take THAT install to a proffessional....
Steve / KB8FAR
jonmruss said:
I haven't actually looked under the hood of the '06. I suppose if the hood "rolls" down onto the fender, my bracket type wouldn't work....
I have a '88 full size Checy Blazer that we put a 2 meter antenna on the roof of. That wasn't bad at all. But, these newer vehicles have so much stuff already running up there, I'm afraid to try to mount an antenna there. At least do it myself, anyway. I'd probably take THAT install to a proffessional....
Steve / KB8FAR
K3XLT
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Pro-Fit mount
I also have a 06 Silverado and ran into the same problem as you when mounting an antenna. Right now I have a Comet lip mount that I have attached to the hood on the drivers side rear edge. The antenna I am using is a 5/8 wave NMO 2 meter and I don't have any problems with ground plane. The lip mount is fully adjustable for height and angle. Mine sits about 2" to 3" off the hood. I have also had this mount attached to the drivers door on the A-Post near the mirror with good success.
However...I just ordered an NMO fender mount from ProFit International and I think this is the kind of mount you are thinking about (and the kind I wanted all along). It screws fast inside the engine compartment then comes up and wraps around the top of the fender.
I have ordered it but I have not received it yet so I will post a second reply when I get it.
The website is: www.pro-fit-intl.com
And look under Antenna mounts. The SKU of the one I ordered is AVANTPF and it cost $21.15 +$8.00 for UPS ground shipping. Hope this helps.
I have a question for you. Do you know of a good way to run wires/cables from the passenger compartment to the engine compartment?? (i.e: through firewall or kicker panel)
I also have a 06 Silverado and ran into the same problem as you when mounting an antenna. Right now I have a Comet lip mount that I have attached to the hood on the drivers side rear edge. The antenna I am using is a 5/8 wave NMO 2 meter and I don't have any problems with ground plane. The lip mount is fully adjustable for height and angle. Mine sits about 2" to 3" off the hood. I have also had this mount attached to the drivers door on the A-Post near the mirror with good success.
However...I just ordered an NMO fender mount from ProFit International and I think this is the kind of mount you are thinking about (and the kind I wanted all along). It screws fast inside the engine compartment then comes up and wraps around the top of the fender.
I have ordered it but I have not received it yet so I will post a second reply when I get it.
The website is: www.pro-fit-intl.com
And look under Antenna mounts. The SKU of the one I ordered is AVANTPF and it cost $21.15 +$8.00 for UPS ground shipping. Hope this helps.
I have a question for you. Do you know of a good way to run wires/cables from the passenger compartment to the engine compartment?? (i.e: through firewall or kicker panel)
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I have the same problem with my 04 Sierra, and tried several things.
I have a permanent NMO on the roof, I pulled down the rear dome light for access, used a larsen 3/4 drill bit, which stops you from drilling into the liner. The headliner can be pulled down on the sides with your fingers just enough to fish the cable. I rarely can use this mount though, as any antenna there would hit my garage roof and parking structure roof at work.
I tried the Pro-Fit International front fender mount, but was very disappointed to find the designers never took into account the natural slope of the front fender, therefore the antenna and bracket is not vertical and sat at a funny angle.
I have been using a Radio Shack glass mount on the rear window the most, which works OK, but isn't stellar.
Recently, I just installed a Roll-N-Lock tonneau cover, so I put an NMO L-bracket on the side of that, will give that a try and post pic when it's done.
Also, something to watch for, when you pick your antenna if it's up front. Something that will drive you or your dog nuts. I had a Maxrad BMAX scanner antenna and it whistled like crazy at freeway speeds. I thought my windshield was leaking at first, and even took it to the dealer. Found out later it was the dang antenna the whole time.
I have a permanent NMO on the roof, I pulled down the rear dome light for access, used a larsen 3/4 drill bit, which stops you from drilling into the liner. The headliner can be pulled down on the sides with your fingers just enough to fish the cable. I rarely can use this mount though, as any antenna there would hit my garage roof and parking structure roof at work.
I tried the Pro-Fit International front fender mount, but was very disappointed to find the designers never took into account the natural slope of the front fender, therefore the antenna and bracket is not vertical and sat at a funny angle.
I have been using a Radio Shack glass mount on the rear window the most, which works OK, but isn't stellar.
Recently, I just installed a Roll-N-Lock tonneau cover, so I put an NMO L-bracket on the side of that, will give that a try and post pic when it's done.
Also, something to watch for, when you pick your antenna if it's up front. Something that will drive you or your dog nuts. I had a Maxrad BMAX scanner antenna and it whistled like crazy at freeway speeds. I thought my windshield was leaking at first, and even took it to the dealer. Found out later it was the dang antenna the whole time.
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K3XLT
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Pro Fit Antenna Mount
I just got the ProFit antenna mount and put it on my truck and it works great. It attaches to a fender bolt and wraps over the fender. Here are two pics. I forgot to take one with the antenna on it, but the antenna cable also wraps easily over the fender.
I just got the ProFit antenna mount and put it on my truck and it works great. It attaches to a fender bolt and wraps over the fender. Here are two pics. I forgot to take one with the antenna on it, but the antenna cable also wraps easily over the fender.
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bluestallion
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how big is the hole on that mount?? was wondering if a 3/8 antenna mount could be put on. Thanks
DESERTFOX19
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I know this is an old thread but I have a 2004 Chevy truck and got that same mount. When I shut the hood the hood pushes down on the mount and bends the mount down. Did it bend the mount down on your truck?
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