Anybody ever done it? If so, how many NMO mounts were you able to install? It looks intimidating.
Your best bet, however, is to go far enough back that it's not an issue.
I didn't drill the holes, a Motorola installed near me did the installation. To be honest, I have always wanted to use drilled NMO mounts on the numerous vehicles that I've owned over the years and never had the guts to do it. Even with him doing it I was still concerned. But after seeing it done, I wished I done it sooner. The installer drilled 2 holes, installed 2 mounts connected antennas, routed the cables to front console, terminated the connectors in less than 45 minutes. He didn't even take the headliner down. In this case, experience was what I was looking for. besides, I knew at some point someone else would ask about the placement with a full glass sunroof and wanted to have a reference.Genuinely curious: why did you have someone take your pic while you were drilling the hole (unless that's not you)?
I really need 6 mounts. I was thinking of going up both sides, too. I wonder how much room is in there. I *KNEW* I shouldn't have gotten that darn sunroof....
1. Don't scare yourself about radiation. Not enough there in a lifetime to hurt you, experience will show.
2. Don't worry about radiation patterns on a vehicle. With your eyes closed, you'll never know the difference between a rooftop and hood/trunk mounted antenna(s) in practical use.
de W0JOG
The information you are giving out is outdated. Sticking antennas where ever they fit is not optimal for performance. As a professional you would know that right?What does ham radio have to do with it? Or "modern technology?" Or "professionals", of which I have been a long time.I thought this site existed to help people.
I didn't drill the holes, a Motorola installed near me did the installation. To be honest, I have always wanted to use drilled NMO mounts on the numerous vehicles that I've owned over the years and never had the guts to do it. Even with him doing it I was still concerned. But after seeing it done, I wished I done it sooner. The installer drilled 2 holes, installed 2 mounts connected antennas, routed the cables to front console, terminated the connectors in less than 45 minutes. He didn't even take the headliner down. In this case, experience was what I was looking for. besides, I knew at some point someone else would ask about the placement with a full glass sunroof and wanted to have a reference.
Robert
Assuming this is an amateur radio antenna installation, FCC rules (§97.13(c)) require that you do an RF exposure evaluation of your station. There's an RF exposure calculator on the ARRL's website that may help you determine your compliance with the rules.It can also expose occupants to high RF levels.