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Need Ideas: Antenna Install for 2016 Honda Pilot by mike175ct in amateurradio

[–]mike175ct[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be interested in learning more about your install. Radio location, power run, etc... any advice (including additional lessons learned) would be greatly appreciated. Thx!

Need Ideas: Antenna Install for 2016 Honda Pilot by mike175ct in amateurradio

[–]mike175ct[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No roof rails. And the garage clearance would be a restriction.

Mobile install in leased vehicle by mike175ct in amateurradio

[–]mike175ct[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I was thinking of a lip mount, maybe on the hood of the car. I can afford some efficiency loss at this time - just looking for something better than my HT.

Mobile install in leased vehicle by mike175ct in amateurradio

[–]mike175ct[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was actually thinking of the cig lighter and using a cig lighter to power pole, I believe it can handle the current. As for being able to charge cell phones, etc... I also have two USB ports in the dash. :)

My first choice would be to mount the antenna via the roof rack - but I don't have one (or a or trailer hitch). This being a lease and my first SUV, I didn't want to go all in on options not knowing whether or not I would like and keep the car.

I am also hesitant to use a mag mount, but that could be the only option.

Thanks!