I usually run a Cobra 146GTL or Uniden Jackson sideband radios on a "hump
mount" originally designed to be used in an American sedan on the floor just
to the left and behind the shifter housing (Auto Trans) and it rests against
the front corner of the left seat pedestal.  The mount's base is fairly wide
enough to offer stability in most driving situations.  Originally made by a
now defunct compay (Kriket), it has the added benefit of an external
speaker.  If I ever get off my duff and pass the Tech Class exam (failed
twice so far and don't get me started on code), I'll mount a 2 meter or
440MHz rig in the same spot.

Antenna - I run a "No Ground Plane" 4 foot whip attached to an "L" bracket
attached to the left hold-down screw of the luggage carrier with the coax
coming through the door seal (no leaks).  No problems talking or listening -
5 to 7 miles on AM and up to 15 miles on Sideband, sometimes even farther at
night.  Can't remember the brand of antenna (I think it's Diesel Products),
but I picked it up at a Flying J in my travels purposely because of the
Poptop/Carrier of the Westy.

I've been running this set up for the past 8 or 9 years now.

YMMV

Jim Thompson
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
oldvolkshome@earthlink.net
jim@karmannghia.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Zeno" <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 10:04 AM
Subject: CB / was Re: Vanagon Hams

> I mounted my CB to the astray.  I cut a 2"x 2" piece of wood, the
> length of the tray and used body plastic to glue it level in the ashtray
> opening.   On this wood I mounted the bracket to support the
> CB.  Drilled thru the entire mess for wires to come thru.  The
> rear of the CB rests on the dash itself, and it ended up sitting
> completely level.  I painted the entire thing black.  Looks and
> works well.  Next,  I want to install a permanent antenna.
> Anyone every put down the head liner to install an antenna wire?
>
>                                                 ERic
>
>
>
> David J. Bohannan wrote:
>
> >Hi all,
> >
> >
> >
> >Just wondering where any Ham radio enthusiasts have mounted their mobile
> >rigs? I was thinking about on the passenger mount, with the bracket on
> >the topside of the radio.
> >
> >
> >
> >Its nice having the battery in the cabin already.less distance and
> >figuring for that.I already have it wired, just don't want it floating
> >around in between the seats anymore.
> >
> >
> >
> >Dave
> >
> >85 GL "Baby Bus"
> >
> >KC9FYM
> >
> >
> >
> >