Hello,
I am new to radios and got a little confused reading about ground plane. Basically, I would like to install a Midland MXT275 GMRS radio on my truck but I don't want to drill any holes in my body work for an antenna. Ideally, I would like to use a hood hinge mount, like the one shown here: 2016+ Tacoma Hood Hinge Ditch Light Brackets. I am a little confused about ground planes. Would a non ground plane or a ground plane antenna work better in this location? Note that the mounting point is slightly elevated above the surface of the hood.
The antenna I am interested in is this one: A1843B-50 Comtelco UHF 450-470 MHz 3dBd Gain 5/8 Wave 21" Base Load BLACK finish Mobile Antenna
For NGP, I am considering this one: 450-470MHz Phantom Elite UHF Antenna NGP | eBay
Any thoughts or opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I am new to radios and got a little confused reading about ground plane. Basically, I would like to install a Midland MXT275 GMRS radio on my truck but I don't want to drill any holes in my body work for an antenna. Ideally, I would like to use a hood hinge mount, like the one shown here: 2016+ Tacoma Hood Hinge Ditch Light Brackets. I am a little confused about ground planes. Would a non ground plane or a ground plane antenna work better in this location? Note that the mounting point is slightly elevated above the surface of the hood.
The antenna I am interested in is this one: A1843B-50 Comtelco UHF 450-470 MHz 3dBd Gain 5/8 Wave 21" Base Load BLACK finish Mobile Antenna
For NGP, I am considering this one: 450-470MHz Phantom Elite UHF Antenna NGP | eBay
Any thoughts or opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.