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1989 Saab 90 Radio Installation? | Philips Clock Radio — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:01:07 +0000

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By: K0NR

K0NR — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:45:09 +0000

I went to the Quadratec.com web site and found several different brackets….for rear taillight and for “third brake light”.

Looks like they would work well, with a little drilling for NMO or UHF mounts. Just like my solution, not exactly the perfect location from an RF radiating point of view.

73, Bob K0NR

By: Paul - WW2PT

Paul - WW2PT — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:34:09 +0000

I installed an FT-7800 in my 2003 TJ a few years ago. I was confronted with the same problem of where to put my antennas – a Diamond VHF/UHF, and an Outbacker Perth+ for HF portable ops.

I found some CB antenna brackets made by a company called TeraFlex (Quadratec.com sells them now for $29 each, though I could swear I paid a lot less, just can’t remember where). They slip between the rear taillights and body, secured by a single bolt through the body, and are available for both left and right sides. I had to drill open the 3/8″ hole to make it accept a UHF connector-type mount for the Diamond, but otherwise they’re perfect and have held up well for years. The antennas don’t interfere with my soft top when I fold it down, either.

73,
Paul WW2PT

By: James VE2KHC

James VE2KHC — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:50:28 +0000

Hi Bob,

Greetings! You are very blessed to have those wonderful HIGH Colorado mountains!!

I drove from Montreal, Canada to Silver Springs, CO straight years past just to enjoy those fantastic BLM trails near Central City whiling riding my quad; and the 2M worked pretty good from that height!!

Take care
James, VE2KHC
RAC Certified Emergency Coordinator (EC)
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