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Adding an AT-140 Antenna System to a 2018 Honda CR-V
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Not sure where I could mount this antenna.? None of the antennas I currently have will work with this vehicle.? I don't want to use a mag-mount antenna.? Through the glass antennas on the side windows of the cargo area are also out, due to the metallic nature of the factory window tint, and the rear window has both the defogger and the AM/FM antenna embedded in the glass. Thanks, Joe/KC6NLX |
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Attach? your motorized antenna to a pedestal mounted on a piece of metal bar stock attached to the frame under the rear of the vehicle or put a trailer hitch on the rear of the vehicle and attach to its supports. James B Stafford AJ5BS
On Saturday, April 6, 2019, 6:48:10 PM CDT, josephaclark@... [FT-857] wrote:
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Not sure where I could mount this antenna.? None of the antennas I currently have will work with this vehicle.? I don't want to use a mag-mount antenna.? Through the glass antennas on the side windows of the cargo area are also out, due to the metallic nature of the factory window tint, and the rear window has both the defogger and the AM/FM antenna embedded in the glass. Thanks, Joe/KC6NLX |
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James Flanders
3 possible options;? 1) MFJ widow mount for rubber ducky or small whip, 2) I have used a lip mount that catches the very top edge of the rear hatch, and 3) I have added a light duty hitch and mounted a hamstik on that, James Flanders w0oog@... -----Original Message-----
From: josephaclark@... [FT-857] To: FT-857 Sent: Sat, Apr 6, 2019 6:47 pm Subject: [FT-857] Adding an AT-140 Antenna System to a 2018 Honda CR-V
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Not sure where I could mount this antenna.? None of the antennas I currently have will work with this vehicle.? I don't want to use a mag-mount antenna.? Through the glass antennas on the side windows of the cargo area are also out, due to the metallic nature of the factory window tint, and the rear window has both the defogger and the AM/FM antenna embedded in the glass. Thanks, Joe/KC6NLX |
开云体育I added a trailer hitch to my Subaru Outback with a removable extension so it will clear the hatch & mounted a motorized antenna to it. Works quite well. Only have to watch out when backing up! If you are willing to spend some money I have seen a welded mount from the frame on the left rear that clears the hatch & doesn’t stick out.?On Apr 7, 2019, at 8:15 AM, James Flanders w0oog@... [FT-857] <FT-857@...> wrote:
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Joe,? Do you already have the AT-140 antenna tuner? If so, what antenna to you have? I have the ATAS 120 in my silverado connected to my FT-891. I had my FT-857 until a couple of months ago. The antenna is mounted to the back edge of the small door behind the drivers door on a Diamond K400 uhf mount. As long as the radio and antenna is well grounded, it will tune from 40 mtrs all the way to 440Mhz. If you already have the AT-140 and the AH-2B antenna, you can mount it on a trailor hitch or a bar mounted to the frame of the CR-V off the drivers side. just raid is colse to the hight of the roof. If you dont have the AT-140 system, you could mount an ATAS 120 on the side of the back hatch with a K400. Either way, make sure the radio and antenna is well grounded.? Buzz,? KD4CXI |
开云体育The best placement for a mobile antenna (if height clearance is not a problem for you) is the top center of the vehicle roof. It’s worth experimenting with a mag mount, before trying a more permanent mount. Capacitive coupling of the mag base to body should be sufficient. Electrically grounding the antenna base, can cause multiple current paths through the feed line as well vehicle body. The current differential potentially can cause problems. ? The second best place is the engine bonnet. If you do use the bonnet, add stainless steel braid ground straps between bonnet and main body. Actually it is a good idea to add the straps, no matter where you place the antenna. Same for the hatch and exhaust. ? Marius ? ? From: FT-857@...
Sent: Sunday, April 7, 2019 11:49 PM To: FT-857@... Subject: [FT-857] Re: Adding an AT-140 Antenna System to a 2018 Honda CR-V ? Joe,? Do you already have the AT-140 antenna tuner? If so, what antenna to you have? I have the ATAS 120 in my silverado connected to my FT-891. I had my FT-857 until a couple of months ago. The antenna is mounted to the back edge of the small door behind the drivers door on a Diamond K400 uhf mount. As long as the radio and antenna is well grounded, it will tune from 40 mtrs all the way to 440Mhz. If you already have the AT-140 and the AH-2B antenna, you can mount it on a trailor hitch or a bar mounted to the frame of the CR-V off the drivers side. just raid is colse to the hight of the roof. If you dont have the AT-140 system, you could mount an ATAS 120 on the side of the back hatch with a K400. Either way, make sure the radio and antenna is well grounded.? Buzz,? KD4CXI |
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Jim,
The window mount that accepts a rubber duck would be all right, but not for HF.? I want to be able to pull my car into my garage, and any antenna that's going to be more than 18" higher than the roof of the car isn't going to go through the garage door without me having to get out and either remove it or fold it down.? I had that problem with my Outbacker Perth on a trunk lip mount.?? I might go the trailer hitch path.?? Thanks. Joe/KC6NLX |
开云体育Okay Joe, No harm done though you did receive several great ideas.? I did the K400 mount on Acura MDX (fancy Honda, LOL) with great result.?? The really good news is, near as I can tell without owning each, the AT-120 functions with all Yaesu rigs since the 857/897.?? Now using with FT-991 including 2meter C4FM.?? Enjoy, Phil / K4PO ?
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James Stafford