Phenfay

Performance is the same, the cure time just determines how much time you have to work the pieces together or support it until dry. I use more of the fast cure, as I am often using smaller parts (marine VHF antenna mounts and connectors), where the regular is probably what boat builders use, as they may need to move things a bit to fit pieces together and may need some wiggle room. Since my last post, I have also been shown how this is used in recreation vehicles as well, especially around the TV (over the air digital) antenna, air conditioner, and other penetrations in the roof of that type of vehicle. Buy it at a hardware store (not a boat or RV store) to save some money.

A couple years ago, we all know when, I was realizing that my family was not getting any information that was not being filtered by big tech one way or another.  I looked into HAM right then but I knew that would take time and I didnt know how much time that was.  Then came across GMRS and between a small group of dedicated radio folks we started pushing GMRS to its limits to see what we had at our disposal.  In many ways it was much better than expected. A few months ago I was discussing gmrs with a ham in my area and he saw the benefit of that type of service and by the end of that day he had put in for his GMRS license.  In and around our location we are putting in repeaters in an orderly fashion creating a larger area of coverage and realizing this will be our rally point in a grid down situation.  The best part is anyone can get in for a small $$.  
Our gmrs group was invited to speak at upcoming HAM club meeting to introduce it to the rest of the group.  Since this meeting we regularly talk with several of them on gmrs keeping it alive and well and participate in state wide net meeting.  So they created a RADIO CLUB that evening including our form of communication in the club with out discrimination.  Just as some of original Hams joined GMRS, some original GMRS got their ham licenses.  I for one am studying for my general :).  
I hope you find in your area, radio folks with open minded thinking.  A couple of these guys have been in radio longer than most have been alive.  The technology is the same in both HAM AND GMRS.  UHF is UHF after all.  I would encourage groups in this format to reach out to their local ham clubs and simply explain to them what you are doing and what its about and let it go from there.   But please do gmrs a favor and get a little organized before reaching out if possible .    Heck we had a power point the evening we spoke at their meeting so we got 30 points just for that alone!
WRMK691/KI5UCM

Sorry WRPL668.  I could not tell that your question was directed at me until Sshannon responded.  I'm still getting used to using forums.  Thanks again Sshannon.

Nicely done!

I'm thinking a grommet, depending on dimensions, may hinder the head cable from being easily removed.  If made of rubber, it should work.  The cable is fairly loose though.  The cable plastic jacket is not very supple so it does kind of look tight.  I'll keep an eye on it for wear.  Good consideration.  Thanks Sshannon.

I have a 2021 Toyota Rav4 and my KG-1000-G GMRS mobile radio main unit is located in the luggage area (rear). I didn’t want to have to drill or glue the head unit to my dashboard but I wanted it in clear view. In the attached pictures below you can see how I used some parts from a cell phone dash mount and the back plate of the KG-1000G head unit to fashion a lean but sturdy mount that attaches to an air conditioner vent.
Photo 1: Head unit is in clear view with other OEM mobile interface devices. Note: The handheld mic cable does not perturb the head unit. Very sturdy.
 

 
 
Photo 2: Yes. Head unit cable is not discretely tucked away but head unit, head unit cable and mic are easily removed from vent and hidden under a beach towel on passenger seat; out of view while unattended.
 

 
 
Photo 3: Rear view of the mount.
 

 
 
Photo 4: Left or right holes are reasonable attachment points for ram style phone mount receiver. Countersinking with 1/2 drill bit helps to make original screw lengths usable.
 

 
 
Photo 5: Green arrow = existing mounting holes 1 of 6. Red is left hole of 2 closest to center mass balance point.
 

 
 
Photo 6: Superglue ( cyanoacrylate) nearly the entire periphery of the ram style phone mount to prevent rotation during assembly. Give it at least an hour to cure.
 

 
 Photo 7:
The ram style mount only blocks head unit cable exit hole slightly. Connecter may be still be easily threaded without interference.

 

I have a 2021 Toyota Rav4 and my KG-1000-G GMRS mobile radio main unit is located in the luggage area (rear). I didn’t want to have to drill or glue the head unit to my dashboard but I wanted it in clear view. In the attached pictures below you can see how I used some parts from a cell phone dash mount and the back plate of the KG-1000G head unit to fashion a lean but sturdy mount that attaches to an air conditioner vent.
Photo 1: Head unit is in clear view with other OEM mobile interface devices. Note: The handheld mic cable does not perturb the head unit. Very sturdy.
 

 
 
Photo 2: Yes. Head unit cable is not discretely tucked away but head unit, head unit cable and mic are easily removed from vent and hidden under a beach towel on passenger seat; out of view while unattended.
 

 
 
Photo 3: Rear view of the mount.
 

 
 
Photo 4: Left or right holes are reasonable attachment points for ram style phone mount receiver. Countersinking with 1/2 drill bit helps to make original screw lengths usable.
 

 
 
Photo 5: Green arrow = existing mounting holes 1 of 6. Red is left hole of 2 closest to center mass balance point.
 

 
 
Photo 6: Superglue ( cyanoacrylate) nearly the entire periphery of the ram style phone mount to prevent rotation during assembly. Give it at least an hour to cure.
 

 
 Photo 7:
The ram style mount only blocks head unit cable exit hole slightly. Connecter may be still be easily threaded without interference.

 

Nope. So239 is the female side of the standard uhf connector; most mag mounts will come with the male side, aka PL259 (think SOcket and PLug).
(Double check the connector listed if you're buying from a source that covers other radio gear as well, as there are a few other possible connectors. However PL259 are pretty common, to mate with the SO239 found on most mobile radios.
Edit: On antenna, that's pretty much what the comet ca2xr sr is made for...available for nmo and uhf mounts. Only downside is the length at near 40".