Looking for vehicle antenna to work with Icom ID-52A

[mmckenna]

Antenna Farm has variety, but they always seem to be more expensive. Although they do have some harder to find items.

That's why it is important to shop around. I use Antenna Farm as an example for the photos and info.

 

[PewPewChris]

got my mobile setup for the HT moving this morning. Thanks for the input on things...I'll see how this goes. I do wish I had the antenna analyzer to test things...any recommendations on a reasonably priced one?

 

[hill]

Glad you got you got it all installed.

It looks good, but I am really in favor of using much shorter mobile antennas for VHF/UHF.

 

[mmckenna]

any recommendations on a reasonably priced one?

NanoVNA.

There are a lot of videos on the YouTubes on how to use it. About 75% of those videos are really poor. The remaining ones are useful, but you need to find one that makes sense to you. Finding the video that speaks to you is the challenge.

 

[JustinWHT]

I prefer antennas with a spring.
I use Tram Browning dual band VHF/UHF NMO mount $33.50

BROWNING BR-180S Dual Band Mobile VHF UHF Antenna

BR-180BS, br180s, Dual Band, Mobile Antenna, VHF UHF

www.radioresearch.us

If that link gets mashed use
BROWNING BR-180S Dual Band Mobile VHF UHF Antenna

 

[JustinWHT]

About mobile antennas...
Just posted this

Antennas with springs

Back In the mid-70s I had more antennas on my crewcab truck than a Russian gunboat (I was told) for low-band, VHF, and UHF systems. The Larsen and Decibel Antennas VHF base loaded whips without springs had significant sway compared to the Antenna Specialist spring antenna. Driving slowly on...

forums.radioreference.com

 

[saint42]

I drive a Volvo xc90.
Could anyone give feedback on low profile magnet antenna? I m not sure I want to drill into this car yet :/ I have the same id52-A Plus as mentioned in this thread.

 

[G7RUX]

I am currently driving a 2016 Toyota Camry. I'll be looking to sell it in the next 12 - 18 months so I don't want to do anything to greatly alter the vehicle itself. I just purchased a nice HT, Icom ID-52A, and I'd love to be able to use it in my vehicle without the shielding issue of the roof.

I've considered maybe getting a window antenna and getting some sort of air vent mount for the actual HT (like a cell phone holder).

I would be fine using a mounted antenna via a magnet, but just unclear how to run the antenna cable to the HT without modification or taking apart the car some.

Since your installation will be temporary in this vehicle I would suggest the neat little Diamond MR77S magmount along with a Bluetooth headset and the 12 cigar lighter lead. I use this setup at the moment for shifting between work vehicles.

I also have the Diamond MR73SMA to pop in my bag when I go off on my travels as it’s tiny but works well.

 

[Sergei_UB4LDT]

Tried using a portable handheld radio in a car. During several trips in a passenger car, it turned out that the diameter of the magnetic base is critical, I recommend using a base wider than 5 "and using an external microphone for ease of use of the radio. The antenna was dual-band, stood on a magnetic base. With a magnetic base diameter of 4 ", the safe speed of movement is approximately 55 miles per hour. To connect an external antenna, you need an adapter between different antenna connectors. I recommend using a power adapter for the radio for long-term use in a car. I will not name the exact models of magnetic bases and VHF \ UHF antennas, since I do not live in the USA.