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Thanks for the help to everyone. I went with the MXTA24 cable, MXTA26 antenna and the NMO fender mount. Had to modify the plastic spacer for the cable to work with the mount but I'm used to doing stuff like that with jeeps. Hit the Sheraton hotel repeater in Dallas which is close to 30 miles away. Going to try again tomorrow at work which is to 40 miles away.

Sweet, thank you.

Found an old antenna at my uncles house. I assume it's probably from the 80's or 90's based on the other stuff around it. Anyone recognize it? Can't make out the brand. Tried to Google it but no dice.

I'm thinking about switching to this combo. Shouldn't need an adapter fir the mount. Midland – MXTA24 Low Profile Antenna Cable with NMO Connector – CB Antenna Cable Extension – 6 Meters (19 ft) with Removable UHF Connection https://a.co/d/chaGRps NMO Fender Mount Antenna Bracket JK https://a.co/d/clQoU5F

What mount are you using?

So if I get that NMO adapter mount I just need a standard SO-239 cable and the adapter for the radio and to drill out the mount itself. Then run a ground strap and its all good. I saw this mount but at triple the price I figured I would just drill out the other mount.

Thank you for the input. I enjoy your videos on youtube btw. Where did you end up mounting the midland MXTA26? The radio uses the SMA female. That looks to be the one you linked, thank you. After searching for a bit. I found this one, MXTA24. With that cable and the SMA-F to SO-239 adapter I should be good right? Are you referring to a ground strap like this? Where are you getting one that is long enough? Added some pictures of what I have so far.

I am looking to set up a mobile antenna on a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. With a fiberglass hard top it is limiting me to an aftermarket mount (linked below). Currently I am looking at the Diamond NR7900A antenna and I will be pairing this with a Baofeng UV-9r as it is what I have right now. Eventually I want to use a Wouxun KG-XS20G. My questions are as follows: How should I ground my antenna? What cable should I use? What adapter will I need for the Baofeng? Am I missing anything? Thank you for your help. https://www.amazon.com/Bolaxin-Antenna-2007-2018-Wrangler-Unlimited/dp/B0186T6FM8/ref=asc_df_B0186T6FM8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312126224579&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11700897633911944156&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027314&hvtargid=pla-569046122771&psc=1