Sideband CB Radio Antenna Mount

[jak167]

Recently purchased '05 LR3. I would like to install my sideband CB radio, but do not know where to turn for antenna mounts. I don't want to jerry-rigged something. The radio uses standard cb radio cabling and fiberglass or whip antennas. I can get all of these parts, but can't seem to find a mount. Any suggestions?

 

[dry_fly]

Here's what a few of us have done....
http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f41/cb-antenna-mount-13610/

 

[duckdive]

I have mine on my roof rack.

 

[nwoods]

I used one of these Diamond mounts that fits over the edge of the glass. You can get them for CB or for HAM antenna styles.

 

[dry_fly]

Nathan, very interesting concept... do you recall which model that is? Looks like it can be quickly removed for an auto car wash? I like that it mounts the antenna up higher for better reception and eliminates the antenna from wacking my truck when going thru the trees.
-Charles

 

[nwoods]

Look at item #67 or 68 here: http://www.hamradio.com/cgi-bin/uncgi/ase?MAN=Diamond&=GO

These are for HAM radio antenna's, which have different connectors. I'm not hip to the lingo neccessary for CB connectors, but if you check with Diamond or Comet, I am quite sure they will have it for CB.

 

[jak167]

Thanks guys, both are good ideas.

Nwoods, does your mount move with the liftgate? or stay stationary?

RE the taillight mount, does anyone have the specs on it to make one (ie: inches, angle, etc).

Thanks again

 

[nwoods]

Thanks guys, both are good ideas.

Nwoods, does your mount move with the liftgate? or stay stationary?

RE the taillight mount, does anyone have the specs on it to make one (ie: inches, angle, etc).

Thanks again

Yes, it moves with the tailgate.
I did the under tailight thing also with my initial CB mount, but it sucked. Antenna was way too loose, and 75% sheilded by the car so reception was aweful. Not reccommended.