Thanks for the video. I just installed my antenna "same model" today. It installed with no problem and used RTV silicone sealer as well. I used a Nano VNA to tune the antenna and got the SWR down to 1.23:1 on 2mtr and 1.3:1 on 440. Not bad at all! My car is made of a lot of plastic and glass top for sun roof so I did not have many antennas to choose from but this glass mount "same model" worked great and fit my needs. I am going to put on some ferrite beads at the antenna end of the coax. If I move the coax a lot then the SWR will change. Installing some beads should cure that problem. Thanks WB9KQF
@rejphotography Жыл бұрын
Good video I guess. It would have been helpful to talk a little bit more about what you were “turning” when trying to tune the antenna. Hints and tricks to how/what you were doing. Were you turning a knob, the entire box? If it was the box, what steps did you take to make sure it wasn’t stuck fast to the window as you were making your adjustments? What EXACTLY were you doing? Be careful about making assumptions when creating content like this. I got some info I was looking for, but came away with additional questions. -73 KG5YMD
@MrPROGAMER56 Жыл бұрын
Will this antenna work with tinted windows?
@hamradiocq Жыл бұрын
My guess is yes, but I can't know for sure.
@barndweller45733 ай бұрын
I wish you would have shown the swr at each end of the band.
@KD2GIY3 жыл бұрын
Get the tyt th 9800. It's a quad band radio and you can listen in on CB with it. So all you will need is one radio for everything
@dheller7773 жыл бұрын
That's what I use.
@hamradiocq3 жыл бұрын
I was wanting to go cheap at first, maybe I'll upgrade later, that TYT radio looks awesome.
@iPigee3 жыл бұрын
I am just curious as to why you mounted it in the center of that window?
@hamradiocq3 жыл бұрын
Good question. That window is pretty useless anyway, it's tiny hard to see out of. I am going to put the battery in the back passenger side floor board. So all the cables will be right there. I have no idea how to get to the firewall to the car battery and I don't wanna mess with it, so I'll have an onboard battery for now. There is a child seat there anyway so there'll be no feet in the back.
@johnk80913 жыл бұрын
For many years I used the Larsen dual band glass antenna - I had about 4 or 5 of them over the years. That is a great antenna - low SWR and performed just as well as conventional dual band antennas. My most memorable QSO with the Larsen glass antenna, was driving on a highway in South Africa, and working an American astronaut on one of the space shuttles in the mid 1990's. We had a long QSO which lasted for their entire pass overhead. EDIT: Oh, only downside, was at a certain speed the antenna would whistle. To rectify that I put a really small weight on the tip of the antenna to stop it from vibrating and resonating at an audible frequency
@hamradiocq3 жыл бұрын
That's an awesome astronaut story! Love it.
@dmb34283 жыл бұрын
the best antenna Ive used for 2m-70cm was a larson nmo(short 19" tall version) on the roof of my crew cab truck. It was scary drilling a hole through the roof, I cant bring myself to do it on my new vehicle so use a mag mount....I dont use vhf-uhf enough to justify a permanent vehicle install ......if I were to do another semi permanent install it would be a front fender, about the same location you would expect to see the car radio antenna installed at
@hamradiocq3 жыл бұрын
Tnx for the comment. Yeah, drilling an old car easy. Not good for a new one.
@HL1KKC3 жыл бұрын
Good de HL1KKC
@dankg5mdb6513 жыл бұрын
I hope you have good luck with this antenna. I bought one about two years ago but the performance was terrible.
@hamradiocq3 жыл бұрын
I'll test it, I have had them before and I can hit repeaters.
@potatoslim23323 жыл бұрын
live and learn
@hamradiocq3 жыл бұрын
Yup
@oldpreach3 жыл бұрын
So, a sticker as well as a magnet through the glass us holding that on to the car?
@BadHorsie23 жыл бұрын
Most of the guys that chase around here use GMRS. Might look into it also. Only $35 to get the license now with the FCC fee change. Tidy install.
@hamradiocq3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, I've never messed with GMRS.
@truck57us3 жыл бұрын
GMRS is a fun start, but look at also getting your Ham ticket, very easy with minimal study, for lots more mobile capability and beyond. My Tram thru (on) glass antenna has held up and performed well for several years, although a mag mount whip is much better for challenging terrain and distances. Agreed on the tidy install, although I'm glad I put mine on the driver side for easy checking that the antenna remains tight.
@BadHorsie23 жыл бұрын
@@truck57us We both have our ham tickets. We are both extras!!
@truck57us3 жыл бұрын
@@BadHorsie2 Awesome. Sorry I misunderstood your GMRS comment. 73.
@amtank3 жыл бұрын
FCC: Please pay our fee we even lowered it. Please. Everyone: What fee?
@wb5zddtony8543 жыл бұрын
Those things are horrible. (Not necessarily the TRAM) Keep the power low. Lots of RFI at 50 watts on 2 meters.
@hamradiocq3 жыл бұрын
Working pretty well for me. Max at 25 watts making contacts all over OKC.
@martykm6pra1143 жыл бұрын
We had one on the wife's car could never get it to tune. Some people have good luck with them we never did.
@robpal673 жыл бұрын
Hey bud, heard you on the EARS repeater a few minutes ago. I'm in Edmond west of 35 near the K5EOK repeater. I'm having the same problem of having to find a way through the firewall on my '15 Honda Pilot. Hope to QSO sometime. 73 KG5JZQ
@hamradiocq3 жыл бұрын
Hey Rob that's awesome that you heard me. I'm going to be publishing that video within 2 hours, it's building now. Find a grommet opening and put a big screwdriver thru it...or next time your car is in the shop ask them to get the wire thru. It's a tough problem.
@RESlusher3 жыл бұрын
So, forgive a stupid question; but what's the purpose of the bar? A counterpoise of sorts, like a rat-tail? I might try this on my S-10 truck.
@hamradiocq3 жыл бұрын
I would guess a counterpoise. Actually a good question. Read the comments on here, some people said it's a bad antenna?
@RobPetty6223 жыл бұрын
To remove the residue from 100% silicone, try rubbing alcohol next time. Much quicker and easier clean up. For acrylic caulk, water works fine, though.
@hamradiocq3 жыл бұрын
Someone else said that too. Your probably right.
@michaelmiller33593 жыл бұрын
Use isopropyl alcohol on finger makes a real nice finish
@daveN2MXX3 жыл бұрын
I've had one of these...15 years ago. Sorry, it is a piece of junk.
@hamradiocq3 жыл бұрын
I'll test it, I have had them before and I can hit repeaters.
@dheller7773 жыл бұрын
Will be anxious to see how well that works for you. Are you going to run your power straight from the battery? KE0RPU
@hamradiocq3 жыл бұрын
I have no idea how to get thru the firewall of that car. It's been my nemesis for my whole life. I think I'll just bring in a battery and sit it in the floorboard behind the passenger seat. Maybe I'll find a mechanic someday to help me get there.
@dheller7773 жыл бұрын
@@hamradiocq I have the same problem.
@KX4UL3 жыл бұрын
A nice easy to install antenna. Unfortunately I have never heard anything good about them. Maybe you will have better luck than most. 73!
@hamradiocq3 жыл бұрын
What would be a problem to look out for?
@KX4UL3 жыл бұрын
@@hamradiocq - The problem is that the signal is desensitized passing through the glass. So, really there is nothing you can look out for other than making sure that the inside and outside mounts are aligned and square. Most agree that these type of antennas are a last resort to not drill holes in your automobile or run coax through the door seals or firewall. If they perform well enough for your needs then no worries.
@markg6jvy1353 жыл бұрын
👍👏👏
@KX4UL3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark! I see you everywhere I go...lol!
@markg6jvy1353 жыл бұрын
@@KX4UL yes I’ve obviously spent too much time on KZbin and should be playing radios 😂 Hope all is good with you 👍