robertwbob
KE0WRU
i just got 2 radios,1 will be in my pickup ,the other will be a base.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.
No im not drilling and as you said i agree.