> >I am always skeptical of suction mounts myself. I would have a hard
> >time hanging something of value off a window.
> Those suction cups are about 4.5" in diameter and the handle with two
> cups is rated by the manufacturer to lift 200 lbs. I worry about
> them, too, but I have driven a vehicle with the tracker attached at
> highway speeds with no problems. I have considered adding a nylon web
> strap attached to the case that could be secured through a closed car
> window or door, but haven't pursued it. I think that as long as the
> suction cups are used on a smooth, clean surface such as glass or
> painted metal, that they should stick very well.
The strap would be good. It will add a bit of piece of mind. If it ever came
off at highway speeds, it could hit the ground and bounce back up into or
towards another vehicle. That outcome could be disastrous. I run a magnet
mount and don't really like it but I figure is shouldn't go too far since it
is attached at least by the coax. Not much security there but at least it
offers some. I have had a previous antenna flop over and bounced the tip off
the ground when traversing a gravel road. My goal is to get everything
external to be part of the vehicle. Currently the only mag-mount is for my
900MHz antenna which is small, at least it won't tip over. A sudden stop
might be a problem though.
I have a small piece of luggage that has a strap for attaching a briefcase
of another bag to it for rolling around. The strap with the buckle might go
around a luggage rack and suction device handle. The strap and buckles can
be purchased at some outdoor stores. I use to buy them at Kirkham's in Salt
Lake City when I lived there. I would then stitch everything together. Yep,
I can sew too.
> > You use a BNC male to male extension to pass through the case, can
> > liquid pass through it? None of the BNC connectors I use are really
> > water resistant.
> Yes, that's possible. I originally wanted to use a BNC bulkhead
> adapter, but the ones I got at Dayton were too long. I'm open to other
ideas.
I don't have any ideas yet but now I am on the hunt. I have been waffling
about getting a T2-301 for doing basically the same thing. I want one but I
have other items on my project list. I am slowly working on a GO-BOX which
currently has higher priority. If they show up as in stock I may loss my
self-control. Hmm, isn't self-control it's own reward?
Thanks again for sharing!
Best regards,
Fred
