WRMV722 Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 I have a Radioddity GM-30, but really wanted a mobile radio installed in my VW Sportwagen. After looking at mobile options on a budget, I finally decided on the Anytone AT-779UV and paired it with a Bingfu NMO lip mount and stubby "ghost" style antenna. Does anyone have experience with using that style of antenna on the hood of a car? I am sure the setup will work better than using a HT inside the car, but curious the kind of performance others have seen with that kind of antenna setup. What made me finally order a mobile with external antenna, was not being able to hit a repeater when I was less than 2 miles from it while in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRMV722 Posted July 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 I actually changed my order to get an NMO magnet mount, and a Browning BR-176-S 3dBd 5/8 wave antenna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djxs Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 On 7/5/2021 at 11:28 AM, streetracer621 said: I have a Radioddity GM-30, but really wanted a mobile radio installed in my VW Sportwagen. After looking at mobile options on a budget, I finally decided on the Anytone AT-779UV and paired it with a Bingfu NMO lip mount and stubby "ghost" style antenna. Does anyone have experience with using that style of antenna on the hood of a car? I am sure the setup will work better than using a HT inside the car, but curious the kind of performance others have seen with that kind of antenna setup. What made me finally order a mobile with external antenna, was not being able to hit a repeater when I was less than 2 miles from it while in the car. @streetracer621: I know you went with the Browning BR-176 S, however, for reference for you and others that are considering a "ghost" style antenna, this is how I mounted in on my vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelLAX Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 [moved to other thread] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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