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Date:         Thu, 25 Mar 2004 16:30:15 -0600
Reply-To:     tom ring <taring@TARING.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         tom ring <taring@TARING.ORG>
Organization: Tippen Ringware
Subject:      Re: CB antenna mounting - Structural strength
Comments: To: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <005001c41281$62575bf0$6501a8c0@DaDell>
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For 3 examples of mounting types on my van see -

http://taring.org/westy/DCP_0570-1.jpg http://taring.org/westy/DCP_0571-1.jpg http://taring.org/westy/DCP_0573-1.jpg

The first and 3rd are standard 3/8 inch mounts, and number 2 is an S0-239.

The 3rd is a spin on what Mike suggests.

If you are worried about hitting things, the second will get pushed over nondestructively if hit.

tom

On 25 Mar 2004 at 10:53, Mike Collum wrote:

> My solution for mounting a "CB" antenna was to remove the luggage rack and, > using a hole saw, cutting a hole in the bottom of the rack toward the rear, > then remounting the rack. I use a magnetic mount through this hole to stick > to the van's roof. If I need temporary clearance, I can just lay the > antenna on it's side. > > Such a hole could also facilitate a "Permanent" through the roof mount and > the load could be unscrewed when temporary clearance is required. > > Mike >

------ Tom Ring K0TAR, ex-WA2PHW EN34hx 85 Westphalia GL Albert 96 Jetta GL The Intimidator taring@taring.org

"It is better to go into a turn slow, and come out fast, than to go into a turn fast and come out dead." Stirling Moss


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