Antennae mounting.....

[D1HARD]

Ok I have the radio unit,I resurrected my old unit from my HILUX and she works so I have to find a half decent mounting point for my Antennae.

I have been told that mounting them on the bullbars is good as it adds as a bit of a extra reception.

Also mounting them on the side has its benefits.

And today I was told by a mate that all the City Council trucks are getting theirs mounted in the dead centre of the roof as this is the best location.
You also see a lot of Rally cars with that set up.

Anybody have any ideas or experience as to pros and cons...?

Any information is appreciated..

[kiwipete]

My antena, all 3 of them are on the z brackets mounted around the bonnet (one on the rear tyre carrier) and I havent noticed any trouble with reception for my setup.

[Leithfield]

... mounted in the dead centre of the roof as this is the best location.
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Best location for reception yes; however, if you are frequently squeezing under tree branches, etc, then mounting around the upper bonnet area is more conducive to longevity, with little degredation of performance.

[D1HARD]

Thanks guys,I have mounted it with a "z" bracket on the upper left of the bonnet,I have yet to test its reception as I have nothing to receive...have to grab a mate and see how she goes.

And yes I guess mounting it in the middle of the roof is a good option but a real pain for snagging and dragging on stuff during a trip.