Without that mount bracket being grounded to the body you'll have little if any ground plane and your SWR as shown was higher than it could be. If you're concerned about corrosion from dissimilar metals then use dielectric grease between the surfaces. Also where the RG-8 cable mounts to the N-mount you should seal it off front moisture or it won't last a year. I would also install a plastic wire protector sheath on the RG-8 going through the hood as there are very sharp areas in the hood sheet metal where you ran it. I hope this helps.
Great video, guys. I'm going to be putting a GMRS mobile in my 2021 F150, but I want to test it before a permanent installation. Have you tried running the antenna wire through one of the doors? Do you know if it will pinch the wire too much?
Awesome video! Keep up the good work guys!
Thanks Josh!
Without that mount bracket being grounded to the body you'll have little if any ground plane and your SWR as shown was higher than it could be. If you're concerned about corrosion from dissimilar metals then use dielectric grease between the surfaces. Also where the RG-8 cable mounts to the N-mount you should seal it off front moisture or it won't last a year. I would also install a plastic wire protector sheath on the RG-8 going through the hood as there are very sharp areas in the hood sheet metal where you ran it. I hope this helps.
Great points. Thanks.
Where did you purchase the brackets? What brand of antennas? Thanks for sharing. KI5VOY 73.
The Antenna Farm, Midland and Tram. Thanks for watching!
Good lookin truck. Oh and the Ford in the video is, too.
Roger Roger!
Good video. I’d love to see how you mount them in the truck. I have the same pickup.
Did you cut into the boot? I wish I’d seen that part.
Great video, guys. I'm going to be putting a GMRS mobile in my 2021 F150, but I want to test it before a permanent installation. Have you tried running the antenna wire through one of the doors? Do you know if it will pinch the wire too much?
F-150 dual antenna install!
Any link for the mounting brackets?
Grounding is huge on those aluminum trucks