can this antenna be mounted on the sideways of a vehicle and still be able to point upwards ? also will drilling be required ? thanks.......
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Yes, you adjust angle with allen wrench. Yes, a hole is needed through the mounting surface. Or, you need to make a flange as a mounting device and attach the antenna on the flange and the flange where you want it. The antenna mast has female threads and comes off the base with which has the antenna wire on it. The base has a male threaded 1" long bolt. This bolt has to go through a hole in the car metal to be mounted. That is how it is held in place.
1496705
Yes it will go on sideways. Yes you will need to drill hole for coax. Have been very pleased with product
1496706
Yes. It has a Allen Wrench set screw that will hold it 90 degrees (L shape). Yes, you either have a bracket to mount it in or you drill a hole the size shown in the instructions for the mounting base and the cable to go through, I believe it is 1/2 inch diameter. I used a bracket the was predrilled. This is a good antenna, works just fine on my motorcycle.
115516
you may want to shop around and get better advise on that question. i bought this antenna and was really disappointed in the fact that it was only five inches high. not what i was looking for at all.
206370
My understanding is that you font have to point it at the strongest signal area directly. Height is most important for success, not trying to aim the point of the antenna at strongest signal direction
1553743
I did but the antenna is HUGE so unless you have a large open space you won't be able to rotate it!
1683442
Yes, you can mount it forward - there isn't much of a slant in it but it is there (maybe 10 degrees off from 90).
1722239
The unit uses an already existing bolt under your hood to secure to antenna mount. It wouldn't easily flip down, as it doesn't flip, but it can be removed without any damage to your vehicle. Hope that helps.
618540
I understand the question as such that you want to mount the bracket on a vertical surface. In this position you can install the light reversed from what you see in photo#6. The light will adjust to point forward, but you might not get it straight horizontal. Definitely no up-angle at all.
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Steve,If you are planning on mounting this to a building or a pole, you can modify an antenna mount. Many options are available. Before you mount the cell, test it in sunlight. The one I received was shorted internally and had to be returned. Ralph
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Mounted on roof should work great just aim correctly to get best signal. Install like any other large antenna. Its light weight for its size. Having flat terrain should work even better.
1409806
This is a great antenna, I have two. It does not come with a mount of any kind. You will need an NMO type mount.
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The center of the roof is the best place. Any thing else is a compromise in performance. The loading coil needs to be higher than any surrounding objects for the antenna to work optimally. Being a base loaded antenna, it should be mounted on the highest point on the car. If it is a magnet mount, you shouldn't need to drill any noticable holes. Run the coax into the trunk. They also make trunk lip mounts. I have used base loaded antennas on a trunk lid. It doesn't work as well as the roof, but the loss in performance was only slight. It wasn't night and day.
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I currently have a 4' Astatic half-breed. I also use Firestik antennas. The Astatic has less static and better range. You can use a magnet mount but I dont know what vehicle you have or how you want to mount it. The #1 thing is to set the SWR for any antenna. Look it up if you dont know- you will need a meter or a cb shop can do it sheap. If the antenna isnt tuned the transmit circuit can burn out on you cb.
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That would depend on the size of your antenna base. If your base is the large base, you might have to modify the air deflector, by opening up the hole.
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This antenna does not come with an antenna mount. I put this antenna in an attic and used mounting hardware that I purchased a Lowes.
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Ok, Not sure this will help you out or not.. the 17 1/2" diameter antenna will be roughly 8" from the center of mounting pole. I can't get to mine to measure if this would have clearnce if mounted on a flat vertical wall with out being up past the roof line. Now if you can mount it on the house with the antenna above the roof like...it should work with no problems.
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Yes or u can buy a gimble mount...and mount it on top a surface..great radio..
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I haven't used an antenna. I have mine mounted on top of center console and it stays covered with the Bimini top with no noticeable satellite interference. Standard Horizon says if you flush mount you need an antenna though, not sure what the model number is but I have seen them on amazon under the section labeled " customers who bought this also bought these items". It is a pretty sweet unit, I love mine. I can navigate tight turn unmarked dredged channels without the spotlights at night.