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Subject:Re: CB antenna mounting - Structural strength
From:tom ring
Date:Thu, 25 Mar 2004 18:31:37 -0600

Whoops, swap the first and  second in all cases here.

tom

On 25 Mar 2004 at 16:30, tom ring wrote:

> For 3 examples of mounting types on my van see -
>
> http://taring.org/westy/DCP_0570-1.jpg
> http://taring.org/westy/DCP_0571-1.jpg
> http://taring.org/westy/DCP_0573-1.jpg
>
> The first and 3rd are standard 3/8 inch mounts, and number 2 is an S0-239.
>
> The 3rd is a spin on what Mike suggests.
>
> If you are worried about hitting things, the second will get pushed over
> nondestructively if hit.
>
> tom
>
> On 25 Mar 2004 at 10:53, Mike Collum wrote:
>
> > My solution for mounting a "CB" antenna was to remove the luggage rack and,
> > using a hole saw, cutting a hole in the bottom of the rack toward the rear,
> > then remounting the rack.  I use a magnetic mount through this hole to stick
> > to the van's roof.  If I need temporary clearance, I can just lay the
> > antenna on it's side.
> >
> > Such a hole could also facilitate a "Permanent" through the roof mount and
> > the load could be unscrewed when temporary clearance is required.
> >
> > Mike
> >
>
>
> ------
> Tom Ring K0TAR, ex-WA2PHW  EN34hx
> 85 Westphalia GL Albert
> 96 Jetta GL The Intimidator
> taring@taring.org
>
> "It is better to go into a turn slow, and come out fast, than to go into a turn fast
> and come out dead." Stirling Moss
>

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Tom Ring K0TAR, ex-WA2PHW  EN34hx
85 Westphalia GL Albert
96 Jetta GL The Intimidator
taring@taring.org

"It is better to go into a turn slow, and come out fast, than to go into a turn fast
and come out dead." Stirling Moss