Life has been incredibly busy since I posted this, and having just read some of the replies, I must say that I have laughed pretty hard at some of them. What I was honestly looking for were the real talking points I could use to convince my friend to get that antenna out of the engine compartment. You guys have provided some good examples, and I appreciate it. Can anyone provide examples of antennas and their manufacturers that can be used in discreet locations? He’s capable of doing the work, but he just lacks basic knowledge of how antennas and RF works. It’s a public safety application for a small municipality, so unfortunately, a lot of jobs that should get left for professionals wind up getting done by people with little practical knowledge. When I saw what had been done, I knew I needed to urge him to reconsider where he had mounted the antenna. Thanks again for the friendly help, and even for the jokes and sarcasm. The entertainment value is never lost on me.