Interesting solution. I just ordered three 3/8 24 Ham Sticks, and I already have an NMO lip mount. I considered adapter options but decided to purchase a 3/8 24 lip mount instead. I can use that NMO lip mount for something else, like my VHF/UHF tri-band or an NMO CB antenna.
I've tried to standardize on 3/8 24 for my mobile antennas, but it's getting difficult as it seems like NMO is more in-line with the industry direction. The TRAM adapter should ease my transition. I'm curious if you've found a NMO magnetic mount (preferably a tri-mag that won't come off if I'm driving 75 MPH down the highway across country with an 8 foot HF antenna on the vehicle) that doesn't include the coax. I prefer to use Messi & Paoloni coax but it would be nice not to pay for their coax that I'm going to discard anyway. Thanks.
I did this to a CB fender mount on my Dodge Ram that I bought from Right Channel Radios several years ago. I use a NMO Comet SBB7. It has worked well. KE0LJG
You could definitely do that, depending on the mount. You could drill out to 3/4" to fit the full-size NMO mount if desired, assuming you have enough metal to do that on the mount.
Interesting solution. I just ordered three 3/8 24 Ham Sticks, and I already have an NMO lip mount. I considered adapter options but decided to purchase a 3/8 24 lip mount instead. I can use that NMO lip mount for something else, like my VHF/UHF tri-band or an NMO CB antenna.
I've tried to standardize on 3/8 24 for my mobile antennas, but it's getting difficult as it seems like NMO is more in-line with the industry direction. The TRAM adapter should ease my transition. I'm curious if you've found a NMO magnetic mount (preferably a tri-mag that won't come off if I'm driving 75 MPH down the highway across country with an 8 foot HF antenna on the vehicle) that doesn't include the coax. I prefer to use Messi & Paoloni coax but it would be nice not to pay for their coax that I'm going to discard anyway. Thanks.
Nice job 👍
I did this to a CB fender mount on my Dodge Ram that I bought from Right Channel Radios several years ago. I use a NMO Comet SBB7. It has worked well. KE0LJG
What is that tram 3/8 nmo mount called. I'm trying to find one but I can't seem to find that kinf
Nice Job!"
if you were so worried about the washer moving around... why not use the insert you purchased?
I think the problem with that is that it would interfere with how the NMO mount needs to grab (and conduct) the metal bracket.
Thanx for the vid. I just did this today!
Could you not just drill out the mount?
You could definitely do that, depending on the mount. You could drill out to 3/4" to fit the full-size NMO mount if desired, assuming you have enough metal to do that on the mount.