An antenna is shown in the accessories photo. Does this require that antenna to be installed somewhere on the exterior of the vehicle?
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Dear Khalsa, You can put it in the dash some people prefer putting it in front top of the dash to get better signal.
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If the antenna is being used at your home QTH, then a pl259 connector and RG8 cable will do. You will need to create a mounting platform with a ground plane of some type since you will not be using the car as a ground plane.
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I guess from the company ?, look in the booklet or google the radio model something should show up .I never had to replace the antenna so I do not know.
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Negative, not required. It comes with a plastic film bottom which covers the magnet. I also have a tiny piece of wax paper underneath it to prevent it from rusting. So there is no conductive contact from the antenna to the top of the metal on the car.
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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.
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It depends. RF signals are blocked by metal and to the extent the outside antenna for your booster is "shaded" by the cargo box or roof rack, your reception could suffer. If it's possible to place the external antenna on top of the cargo box, that would be your best bet.
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The antenna (Looking at the front) is located on the back left. It does fold into that corner and to me the antenna is concealed the best they could. The antenna does not periscope into the radio case, it folds out from that corner then periscopes open.
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I believe antenna was included. I returned the unit for refund because intended recipient of this as a gift did not want it. Sorry can't be more helpful
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No all installation was done on rooftop no wall outlet , the antenna wind up knob came with kit
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It comes with an antenna which plugs into the side of the unit. You can see the antenna in a couple of the photos.
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If the radio is a true hand-held(walkie-talkie)with a built-in antenna, you will not need the magnetic mount. IF you are going to use the radio from inside a vehicle, you will likely need the external antenna.
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Good afternoon, There is a opening for the rear license plate frame. You would need to remove your antenna when installing. Steve
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I believe that you would need a mounting kit and harness connector and possibly a antenna adapter
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the antenna screws onto the base. I don't think the screw comes out of the base, but i could be wrong. A call to a body shop might be a good place to start?
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No external antenna option. The internal antenna is a thin wire stretched inside the handle.
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Yeah there is on the back one spot to Put it into the stereo it says antenna
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Mine came with the faceplate mounting adapter & cables necessary to install it in an automobile. You will need to purchase an antenna & antenna cable to make it automobile operational. If you wish to use it as a base unit, you will need to buy a power supply, exterior VHF/UHF antenna, & a suitable length antenna cable. I recommend a J-pole from Arrow Antenna, Cheyenne, WY, or build your own!