I'm considering moving my antenna from its current location on the driver's side edge of the hood to the center of the bull bar on my pre-runner bumper. See photo for the 2 locations. The reason for wanting to relocate, I'm concerned that the lip mount will eventually damage my hood by moving around.
Edit to Add: Forgot to mention that the roof is not an option, less than 2" of clearance when entering my garage.
In its current location the antenna and bracket are grounded. In the new location the bracket would not be grounded due to the thickness of the paint but assume this is a non-issue since the connection is using PL259/SO239 connectors???
In your opinion will this; A: Improve the system's efficiency, B: Reduce the system's efficiency or C; the system will remain the same?
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I'm considering moving my antenna from its current location on the driver's side edge of the hood to the center of the bull bar on my pre-runner bumper. See photo for the 2 locations. The reason for wanting to relocate, I'm concerned that the lip mount will eventually damage my hood by moving around.
Edit to Add: Forgot to mention that the roof is not an option, less than 2" of clearance when entering my garage.
In its current location the antenna and bracket are grounded. In the new location the bracket would not be grounded due to the thickness of the paint but assume this is a non-issue since the connection is using PL259/SO239 connectors???
In your opinion will this; A: Improve the system's efficiency, B: Reduce the system's efficiency or C; the system will remain the same?
Radio =Midland MXT500
Antenna = Midland MXTA26 6db Gain Whip Antenna
Current mounting bracket = Midland MXTA27 Universal Lip Mount
Proposed mounting solution = Midland MXTA23 Roll Bar Mounting Bracket
with a Midland MXTA24 Low Profile Antenna Cable
If it helps, the vehicle is 1996 Ford Bronco.
Appreciate any and all feedback
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