Im about to get my techs license but few questions

[robertwbob]

I have been a ham for many years and I have never had to drill a hole. I completely understand your position and don't let people talk you into drilling a hole if you don't want to. Having just taken a vehicle to several different appraisers, I don't recall seeing any of them inspect the roof for holes but that said, drilling a hole is 100% unnecessary to participate in the hobby and once again I would suggest considering how much time you are really going to spend in your vehicle and also consider that your enjoyment of the hobby and performance of your station will be improved in a fixed base setup rather than a mobile setup. In fact, I tend to not respond to mobile stations on the air because their signals are usually marginal or they soon will be and for reasons that have nothing to do with their antenna.

i just got 2 radios,1 will be in my pickup ,the other will be a base.
No im not drilling and as you said i agree.

 

[KK2DOG]

Welcome to the hobby. The HTX 212 and a mag-mount antenna should be fine.

 

[robertwbob]

Welcome to the hobby. The HTX 212 and a mag-mount antenna should be fine.

thank you. I got an alanco in the deal too.belonged to a guy who died 10 years ago.his widow found out i was looking,wanted to just give them to me,said will buy them she was all no just take them.i finally got her to take a $100.bill.

 

[rapidcharger]

i just got 2 radios,1 will be in my pickup ,the other will be a base.
No im not drilling and as you said i agree.

Just be sure to use one of those protective pads and clean and dry under the magnet frequently. If you don't it can leave a discolored rust ring that is far more noticeable than a hole would be.

 

[robertwbob]

Yes i seen a few vehicles with ugly rings on tops and trunks

 

[rapidcharger]

Yes i seen a few vehicles with ugly rings on tops and trunks

Good now don't let yours become one of them.

 

[Firekite]

And no matter what no hole drilling.

Let us know how that fender mount works out for you

 

[robertwbob]

Let us know how that fender mount works out for you

got to pass exam first,studying,found a site that has questions and if you miss 1 you can view explanation. Im wanting to pass better than just getting by.not much gained by just getting by

 

[Firekite]

What I meant was that fender mount is likely to require holes drilled. But if you’re going for your tech license, make sure to get the manual if you haven’t already.

The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual Spiral The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual Spiral: ARRL Inc: 9781625950826: Amazon.com: Books

 

[robertwbob]

What I meant was that fender mount is likely to require holes drilled. But if you’re going for your tech license, make sure to get the manual if you haven’t already.

The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual Spiral The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual Spiral: ARRL Inc: 9781625950826: Amazon.com: Books

i downloaded a copy from arrl as well as practise test pages