Re: [BVARC] Recommendation for 2m/70cm Vehicle Mag Mount

2020-12-02 Thread Gus Bernard via BVARC 
*SORRY *- Just remembered the MFJ-1728 does 2m & 6m, *NOT* 70cm!

Gus, KG5OFB

On Wed, Dec 2, 2020 at 3:48 PM Gus Bernard  wrote:

> One of the best deals I've ever seen (or owned) for a dual band mag mount
> is the MFJ-1728B .  It's a
> little long, but it also does 6m.  Comes with a BNC adapter for your HT,
> and NMO mounts to the base.  I purchased a separate ground plane "kit"
> 
> so I can use mine both on a vehicle or on a mast.
>
> Gus, KG5OFB
>
> On Wed, Dec 2, 2020 at 8:56 AM Shannon Tassin via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I would appreciate any recommendations for a car mag mount that will
>> cover both 2m & 70cm. If I can get it quickly through Amazon, that would be
>> a bonus!
>>
>> I don’t plan to drill any holes as I will likely move this between cars
>> and take it off when not in use. So I’ll want it to have a small wire that
>> I can run between the door and the car when in use. I know this is not
>> ideal and I risk crimping the cable, but some initial tests suggest this
>> will work fine with my main vehicle and I’m willing to risk damaging the
>> cable.
>>
>> PL-259 connector would be best as I already have some adapters to go from
>> that to my HT and that will work with the mobile rig.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> K4SCT - Shannon
>> 
>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
>>
>> BVARC mailing list
>> BVARC@bvarc.org
>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>>
>

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Re: [BVARC] Recommendation for 2m/70cm Vehicle Mag Mount

2020-12-02 Thread Gus Bernard via BVARC 
One of the best deals I've ever seen (or owned) for a dual band mag mount
is the MFJ-1728B .  It's a
little long, but it also does 6m.  Comes with a BNC adapter for your HT,
and NMO mounts to the base.  I purchased a separate ground plane "kit"

so I can use mine both on a vehicle or on a mast.

Gus, KG5OFB

On Wed, Dec 2, 2020 at 8:56 AM Shannon Tassin via BVARC 
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I would appreciate any recommendations for a car mag mount that will cover
> both 2m & 70cm. If I can get it quickly through Amazon, that would be a
> bonus!
>
> I don’t plan to drill any holes as I will likely move this between cars
> and take it off when not in use. So I’ll want it to have a small wire that
> I can run between the door and the car when in use. I know this is not
> ideal and I risk crimping the cable, but some initial tests suggest this
> will work fine with my main vehicle and I’m willing to risk damaging the
> cable.
>
> PL-259 connector would be best as I already have some adapters to go from
> that to my HT and that will work with the mobile rig.
>
> Thanks,
> K4SCT - Shannon
> 
> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
>
> BVARC mailing list
> BVARC@bvarc.org
> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>

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Re: [BVARC] Recommendation for 2m/70cm Vehicle Mag Mount

2020-12-02 Thread Wes Harris via BVARC 
Shannon

I am in agreement with Jeff, the tram 1185 is outstanding.  I also
purchased the Nagoya UT-72.  I actually think it worked better for me.  I
am running an FTM-400XDR in the mobile.

I want to recommend this product at Amazon

Authentic Genuine Nagoya UT-72 Super Loading Coil 19-Inch Magnetic Mount
(Heavy Duty) VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna PL-259, Includes Additional SMA
Adaptor for BTECH and BaoFeng Handheld Radios

by BaoFeng Tech
Learn more:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Pu8XFbY9N18F4?_encoding=UTF8=1

On Wed, Dec 2, 2020 at 8:56 AM Shannon Tassin via BVARC 
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I would appreciate any recommendations for a car mag mount that will cover
> both 2m & 70cm. If I can get it quickly through Amazon, that would be a
> bonus!
>
> I don’t plan to drill any holes as I will likely move this between cars
> and take it off when not in use. So I’ll want it to have a small wire that
> I can run between the door and the car when in use. I know this is not
> ideal and I risk crimping the cable, but some initial tests suggest this
> will work fine with my main vehicle and I’m willing to risk damaging the
> cable.
>
> PL-259 connector would be best as I already have some adapters to go from
> that to my HT and that will work with the mobile rig.
>
> Thanks,
> K4SCT - Shannon
> 
> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
>
> BVARC mailing list
> BVARC@bvarc.org
> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>

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Re: [BVARC] Recommendation for 2m/70cm Vehicle Mag Mount

2020-12-02 Thread Ravi Ratnala via BVARC 
+1 for the Tram 1185.  I’ve been using it as a “permanent” mobile antenna on my 
daily driver for ~7 years, through the back side of the trunk lid.  No damage 
to the cable or the weatherstripping, no leaks.  I like it so much (and it’s so 
cheap) that I keep several around for portable use, go kits, etc; works just 
fine slapped onto a cookie sheet.

73, Ravi N5OL

Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 2, 2020, at 9:01 AM, Jeff Greer via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> I used this with success:  
> https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045EQUBK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1
> Amazon.com: Tram 1185 Amateur Dual-Band Magnet Antenna: Car Electronics
> Buy Tram 1185 Amateur Dual-Band Magnet Antenna: Radio Antennas - Amazon.com ✓ 
> FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
> smile.amazon.com
> 
> 
> After a while, I wanted something more permanent, but also did not want to 
> drill.  I have a 4Runner, so ended up using this NMO mount on the rear door, 
> on the back corner of the vehicle:
> 
> https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AR09JOQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1
> 
> ...with this antenna:
> 
> https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01559XYHQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1
> Amazon.com: Tram 1180 Amateur Dual-Band NMO 38 Inch Antenna VHF 144-148 and 
> UHF 430-450 MHz for Mobile Radios: GPS  Navigation
> Amazon.com: Tram 1180 Amateur Dual-Band NMO 38 Inch Antenna VHF 144-148 and 
> UHF 430-450 MHz for Mobile Radios: GPS  Navigation
> smile.amazon.com
> 
> I was concerned that the "back corner" mount would cause issues due to the 
> lack of ground plane, but it seems to work just fine...
> 
> From: BVARC  on behalf of Shannon Tassin via BVARC 
> 
> Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 8:56 AM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: Shannon Tassin 
> Subject: [BVARC] Recommendation for 2m/70cm Vehicle Mag Mount
>  
> Hi all,
> 
> I would appreciate any recommendations for a car mag mount that will cover 
> both 2m & 70cm. If I can get it quickly through Amazon, that would be a bonus!
> 
> I don’t plan to drill any holes as I will likely move this between cars and 
> take it off when not in use. So I’ll want it to have a small wire that I can 
> run between the door and the car when in use. I know this is not ideal and I 
> risk crimping the cable, but some initial tests suggest this will work fine 
> with my main vehicle and I’m willing to risk damaging the cable. 
> 
> PL-259 connector would be best as I already have some adapters to go from 
> that to my HT and that will work with the mobile rig.
> 
> Thanks,
> K4SCT - Shannon
> 
> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
> 
> BVARC mailing list
> BVARC@bvarc.org
> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
> 
> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
> 
> BVARC mailing list
> BVARC@bvarc.org
> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

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Re: [BVARC] Recommendation for 2m/70cm Vehicle Mag Mount

2020-12-02 Thread Matt Cenatiempo via BVARC 
The MFJ 1721 is decent. Should meet your needs just fine. 

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> On Dec 2, 2020, at 09:01, Jeff Greer via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> I used this with success:  
> https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045EQUBK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1
> Amazon.com: Tram 1185 Amateur Dual-Band Magnet Antenna: Car Electronics
> Buy Tram 1185 Amateur Dual-Band Magnet Antenna: Radio Antennas - Amazon.com ✓ 
> FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
> smile.amazon.com
> 
> 
> After a while, I wanted something more permanent, but also did not want to 
> drill.  I have a 4Runner, so ended up using this NMO mount on the rear door, 
> on the back corner of the vehicle:
> 
> https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AR09JOQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1
> 
> ...with this antenna:
> 
> https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01559XYHQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1
> Amazon.com: Tram 1180 Amateur Dual-Band NMO 38 Inch Antenna VHF 144-148 and 
> UHF 430-450 MHz for Mobile Radios: GPS  Navigation
> Amazon.com: Tram 1180 Amateur Dual-Band NMO 38 Inch Antenna VHF 144-148 and 
> UHF 430-450 MHz for Mobile Radios: GPS  Navigation
> smile.amazon.com
> 
> I was concerned that the "back corner" mount would cause issues due to the 
> lack of ground plane, but it seems to work just fine...
> 
> From: BVARC  on behalf of Shannon Tassin via BVARC 
> 
> Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 8:56 AM
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: Shannon Tassin 
> Subject: [BVARC] Recommendation for 2m/70cm Vehicle Mag Mount
>  
> Hi all,
> 
> I would appreciate any recommendations for a car mag mount that will cover 
> both 2m & 70cm. If I can get it quickly through Amazon, that would be a bonus!
> 
> I don’t plan to drill any holes as I will likely move this between cars and 
> take it off when not in use. So I’ll want it to have a small wire that I can 
> run between the door and the car when in use. I know this is not ideal and I 
> risk crimping the cable, but some initial tests suggest this will work fine 
> with my main vehicle and I’m willing to risk damaging the cable. 
> 
> PL-259 connector would be best as I already have some adapters to go from 
> that to my HT and that will work with the mobile rig.
> 
> Thanks,
> K4SCT - Shannon
> 
> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
> 
> BVARC mailing list
> BVARC@bvarc.org
> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
> 
> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club
> 
> BVARC mailing list
> BVARC@bvarc.org
> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

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Re: [BVARC] Recommendation for 2m/70cm Vehicle Mag Mount

2020-12-02 Thread Jeff Greer via BVARC 
I used this with success:  
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045EQUBK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1
Amazon.com: Tram 1185 Amateur Dual-Band Magnet Antenna: Car 
Electronics
Buy Tram 1185 Amateur Dual-Band Magnet Antenna: Radio Antennas - Amazon.com ✓ 
FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
smile.amazon.com


After a while, I wanted something more permanent, but also did not want to 
drill.  I have a 4Runner, so ended up using this NMO mount on the rear door, on 
the back corner of the vehicle:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AR09JOQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1

...with this antenna:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01559XYHQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1
Amazon.com: Tram 1180 Amateur Dual-Band NMO 38 Inch Antenna VHF 144-148 and UHF 
430-450 MHz for Mobile Radios: GPS  
Navigation
Amazon.com: Tram 1180 Amateur Dual-Band NMO 38 Inch Antenna VHF 144-148 and UHF 
430-450 MHz for Mobile Radios: GPS  Navigation
smile.amazon.com

I was concerned that the "back corner" mount would cause issues due to the lack 
of ground plane, but it seems to work just fine...


From: BVARC  on behalf of Shannon Tassin via BVARC 

Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 8:56 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Shannon Tassin 
Subject: [BVARC] Recommendation for 2m/70cm Vehicle Mag Mount

Hi all,

I would appreciate any recommendations for a car mag mount that will cover both 
2m & 70cm. If I can get it quickly through Amazon, that would be a bonus!

I don’t plan to drill any holes as I will likely move this between cars and 
take it off when not in use. So I’ll want it to have a small wire that I can 
run between the door and the car when in use. I know this is not ideal and I 
risk crimping the cable, but some initial tests suggest this will work fine 
with my main vehicle and I’m willing to risk damaging the cable.

PL-259 connector would be best as I already have some adapters to go from that 
to my HT and that will work with the mobile rig.

Thanks,
K4SCT - Shannon

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