Is it possible that these antenna mounts can cause the bottoms of the antennas to wear the paint and sheet metal on the boxes on certain vehicles?
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I purchased this item to mount to the luggage carrier for my motorcycle, I cannot answer your question, however if you are worried about it, you could use some rubber adhesive pads to protect the paint, as long as the antenna is grounded.
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I purchased two of these mounts so I could mount my antennas on my truck that has a camper shell on it. Works great and haven't a problem with them at all. I don't know what you are mounting them to but these mounts are designed for the stack holes that are on the truck bed.
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You need to pop off the covers at the rear end of the vehicle using a flat head screw driver or similar prying tool. Also helps to unscrew the antenna prior to inserting the crossbars.
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these peak at just under 300F when they are on. the dish itself is a sort of sheet steel meant to reflect radio waves back at the antena. the steel will glow red hot around 1000F. too hot for the material... maybe not, will it cause damage to electrical components or interfere with reception... i dont know
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These are similar to the mushroom antennas. Instead of being encased in a plastic dome theyare dipped to protect them . And they are blue. They should perform very similar to the mushrooms.
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some discoloration on bottom metal plate which may become rust but not yet.
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No the base of the antenna has to be mounted to like a metal trunk lid or hood of a vehicle
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The tint may contribute to received signal loss. In general it will not perform as good as a directly connected antenna via a RG58 cable. On a rear window with defroster wires it will effect the SWR and contribute to Transmitted signal loss.
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If you use a pen or screwdriver to widen the hole and wet the hole it will "screw" onto the antenna. I use it that way on my car.
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I believe that your hypothesis is probably correct, but I would recommend calling the Wilson Electronics Tech support to verify it. As an old Citizen's Band radio "guy", I remember the radio vendor's recommendations to mount antennas on the vehicle's metal roof to help reception and transmission. Reception and transmission strengths were supposed to be better per the direction over the most metal (e.g. antennas mounted at rear of vehicle were stronger to communicate in the direction over the car and towards the front). The best location for an antenna was at the center of the vehicle's roof. I believe that your hypothesis is probably correct, but I would recommend calling the Wilson Electronics Tech support to verify it. As an old Citizen's Band radio "guy", I remember the radio vendor's recommendations to mount antennas on the vehicle's metal roof to help reception and transmission. Reception and transmission strengths were supposed to be better per the direction over the most metal (e.g. antennas mounted at rear of vehicle were stronger to communicate in the direction over the car and towards the front). The best location for an antenna was at the center of the... » Read More I believe that your hypothesis is probably correct, but I would recommend calling the Wilson Electronics Tech support to verify it. As an old Citizen's Band radio "guy", I remember the radio vendor's recommendations to mount antennas on the vehicle's metal roof to help reception and transmission. Reception and transmission strengths were supposed to be better per the direction over the most metal (e.g. antennas mounted at rear of vehicle were stronger to communicate in the direction over the car and towards the front). The best location for an antenna was at the center of the vehicle's roof. « Show Less
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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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I had the same problem. The metal contacts inside the battery compartment get pushed in when the radios get dropped or bumped around hard. Take a pencil or something similar and bend the prongs out where they make good connection with the battery contacts.
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that is a possibility but i am not an expert. what i have seen others do is to add in a ground strap just like people do for "TV dish antennas" recommend you get a real professional input
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Hi Henry,I've had these horns on my car for several months now and haven't had any issues. I've had my car through the car wash a couple of times and summer rain storms, so far so good. Mine are mounted and attached to the crash bar.
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Yes,Rusty. Its indoor-outdoor. I have mine on the roof of my motour home. Being an FM recieving antenna,it works better outdoors,away from interferance,i.e.buildings,trees,power lines,etc. Indoors you wont get the range(I get up to 1/2 mile),but otherwise it will do either. There are three holes in the base for screws,but none come in the packaging.Hope this helps.Steve
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From my experience, I would say no. That antenna will cause the output drivers to overload because it will take more power to drive them. This will cause transmission errors.
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On this model the antenna is not armored.The antennas have set reflectors for easy operation without interference.
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Yes, the extended battery cover has the antennas just like the factory covet. No issues with reception for me using this cover.