Mark and the group, My solution to the same problem was to fashion an over bent piece of sheet metal which I attached to the right front bolt of the luggage rack. I made it large enough to accommodate two magnetic antennas as I use several different ones. The bolt that anchors the luggage rack also acts as an electrical bond giving low SWR characteristics for the antenna. Also a point to consider, more mass= better magnetic bond... Hope that helps Bob Bellanca Mark B. Magee wrote: > > Volks, > Where is the best place in terms of radio performance to mount a CB > antenna atop a Westy. From my past research gutter mounts don't give the > best performance unless "dualled" on both sides of the vehicle. > My expensive magnetic rig won't stick on! > Feedback appreciated. > > -- > ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> > Shalom 87 GL > Mark Magee 91 Westy > Kemah TX USA 96 Suzuki 4WD Sport > John 14:6 |
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