GMRS Mobile Radio Antenna Hood Mount

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Antenna being on the roof Works better because the entire roof is the ground plane compared to the hood 3:40

[@paulethier3416]

Thanks for the comment. I have a 18" VHF on the roof for another radio I have and you are correct , it works perfect. I could just run a UHF stubby because I'm limited in height and I want to run something more than a UHF stubby. I'm trying different setups just to see what's the best compromise.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

​@@paulethier3416 no problem at all on the comment I'm glad the information has been helpful. I Appreciate your hard work on the video and for the quality entertainment

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Interesting video nice 4runner

[@paulethier3416]

Thank you!!

[@kchedville]

Glad i watched your Video -- I was very close to ordering one , I am going for the Midland - MXTA26 MicroMobile. Thanks for the Video

[@paulethier3416]

Thats awesome, that will be a great antenna. The ghost is good for banging around town, going to the carwash, fitting into parking garages and stuff like that but nothing beats a good whip antenna.

[@kchedville]

@@paulethier3416 I notice you got your Cable shortened on the Antenna Hood Mount - I have that same one, would you happen to know where the PL-259 like the one on the Mount could be purchased? I been searching but no luck so far.

[@paulethier3416]

@@kchedville I got all the parts for the antenna from Josh @ Procom Services here is his email. [e-mail]

[@kchedville]

@@paulethier3416 Thanks for the Reply Paul -- I will look into it but i did find one other place that sold them and i been they are listed on Amazon also but have yet to find them -- 73's :)

[@JohnGEmery]

I know that some people say that you don't need a ground plane, I personally I think it helps to launch the radio waves out from around the vehicle!! And no line of site is needed!!!

[@StormsRadiosCats]

Yay! Now it's directional *sigh* Never assume just because the SWR was good when you removed a antenna then re attached it that the swr can't change. You should always check it when making changes even if a shop installed a bracket.

[@paulethier3416]

Thanks for commenting.

[@HardcoreFourSix]

mounting your antenna in that location creates a very directional pattern

[@paulethier3416]

Thanks for the comment. I'm a little limited on height that's why I'm looking for different mounts and antennas. I wish I could mount it dead center in the roof but I'm trying to find the best compromise possible.

[@charlestimm9696]

I’m having my antenna mounted on the roof of my pickup and it’s staying there I’ve done the testing you have done

[@paulethier3416]

That’s definitely the best option for sure. I have a VHF on my roof now but I also have a height restriction for a parking garage that I have to use so that’s why I went with the fender mount. Good luck with your set-up. I would like to see a picture of it.

[@Subgunman]

I personally can tell you that these antennas should me permanently mounted in the middle of the roof on a drilled in NMO mount. Believe me I don’t like drilling the roof of my car either so I went with the premium Sti Co antennas that replace your FM radio antenna without loosing the use of the FM antenna. They are REAL expensive but they work and that’s why a lot of Feds use these antennas. Retail they are a rip off but if you have a friend who has a decent wholesale account with a major RF supply company, they can get a decent discount. These antennas were manufactured originally by a company named Antennex. They were later purchased by Larson (now Radial-Larson) Antennas. Now I have installed these on unmarked police cruisers with no issues however the departments involved have multiple receiver sites and whose system can select the best receive antenna and feed that receiver into the transmitter.

[@paulethier3416]

Thank you for sharing this information.

[@washingtonmatt7075]

You should try turning your car around. When using a corner mount the signal will be stronger toward the opposite corner.

[@paulethier3416]

Ok, thank you for that information.

[@FalconMhz]

All of my antennas are all on roof top for max range. I like the ghost antenna but its performance not so great unless it's mounted at a high point.

[@majinboo75]

Hey boss what gmrs radio are you using . Im looking too get a radio now i got my lic

[@paulethier3416]

It’s a Midland MXT275 mobile radio. There should be a link in the video description. Happy with it so far and seems to work well

[@chuckowens2978]

I use my ghost antenna for my scanner.

[@paulethier3416]

That's a great use for it. It seems to receive well and would work well with a scanner.

[@chuckowens2978]

I use it in my truck and works very well

[@hotrodtiki200]

Can you open the hood with a bigger antenna though?

[@paulethier3416]

That’s a great question. I didn’t try it but I will. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work but I will definitely try that and let you know.

[@amdgamer1990]

Just put a outdoor antenna at your house . Probey get better range

[@paulethier3416]

That's a great idea. I'm working on a 40 watt GMRS base station. Thanks for commenting.

[@slinginlead6647]

If your lookin for a base antenna i hear the Ed Fong antennas are great!!​@@paulethier3416

[@TheYodoc]

Those hood mounts are truly cringe worthy. Why would anyone want that RF being pumped straight into their retinas, I'll never know. Do yourself a favor, take your car to a local Motorola radio shop and have them install an NMO antenna mount and good quality coax cable. I've done that a few times, with excellent and long-lasting results. Never a problem with leaks or rust, either. 73 de Larry, K3LT

[@1OFGODSOWN]

Attach a 5/8th wave for a better signal over the Ghost Antenna.It’s a Ghost because you can’t see that it’s a Poor choice for an antenna and even more so in that location on the vehicle.👎🏻🎙

[@paulethier3416]

Thanks for the comment and a little bit of humor.