Hello:
I am currently looking at mounting a 6 db (30 inch) GMRS antenna to the top of our motorhome, right in the roof since it would serve as the perfect ground plane. I basically have two spots that will work for where I can drill the hole and run the cable. The best spot, would be about 18 inches away from the AC unit (which is about 13 inches high, or in other words, sticks up about 13 inches above the ground plane next to the antenna). Would there be any concern with the AC unit being too close (could it interfere or block the signal being this close?).
There's another spot more open, but it would be only about a 13 inches away from a 30 inch FM antenna that has a spring base on it, so I am trying to avoid this spot to keep the antennas from touching each other while on the road.
I really appreciate the feedback. Hopefully this is a simple answer.
Chris
I am currently looking at mounting a 6 db (30 inch) GMRS antenna to the top of our motorhome, right in the roof since it would serve as the perfect ground plane. I basically have two spots that will work for where I can drill the hole and run the cable. The best spot, would be about 18 inches away from the AC unit (which is about 13 inches high, or in other words, sticks up about 13 inches above the ground plane next to the antenna). Would there be any concern with the AC unit being too close (could it interfere or block the signal being this close?).
There's another spot more open, but it would be only about a 13 inches away from a 30 inch FM antenna that has a spring base on it, so I am trying to avoid this spot to keep the antennas from touching each other while on the road.
I really appreciate the feedback. Hopefully this is a simple answer.
Chris