Just another antenna question

[WSHH887]

So, here's the deal.  I received the DB-20 bundle.  It included a mag mount but no antenna.  I gather that the Midland MXTA26 would be a good antenna to use with the mount.  Let me know if I'm wrong.  

 

But here's my real issue.  I intend to be able to move the radio from my pickup to my Jeep.  The mag mount would work well on the Pickup, but the Jeep has a fiberglass top.  I was thinking about some sort of whip attached to the rear of the Jeep.  But what would be a good antenna for that use?

[TDM827]

Suggest you type "Jeep" into the search bar. There has been lots of discussion about mounting antennas on Jeeps, perhaps there are antenna recommendations as well. 

[WSHH887]

Ahh, I tried searching antenna and was overwhelmed. Just a thought as I am aiming for commonality. Would the same techniques that work on a jeep work on other vehicles?

[nokones]

This is what I use for my UHF antenna. The antenna is a Larsen Glass-Mount with excellent VSWRs and performance.

[nokones]

This is what I use for my VHF antenna. The antenna is a Laird non-groundplane antenna. The side bracket is a Rugged Radios bracket for Jeeps.  You can substitute the VHF antenna for either a Laird UHF or a Midland MXTA26 antenna. If you're just needing an antenna for GMRS freqs, go with the Midland MXTA26 antenna.

[WSHH887]

And, the questions continue.  I have decided not to use the mag mount.  I found a mount for my pickup that attaches easily to existing bolts.  It has a 3/8" hole in it, but that is adjustable.  So just what type of antenna, guessing it wouldn't be a ground plane type, would work?  Specific model recommendation appreciated.  

Also, I'm considering a rear bumper mount for the Jeep.  Would the same antenna work for both?

[SteveShannon]

1 hour ago, WSHH887 said:

And, the questions continue.  I have decided not to use the mag mount.  I found a mount for my pickup that attaches easily to existing bolts.  It has a 3/8" hole in it, but that is adjustable.  So just what type of antenna, guessing it wouldn't be a ground plane type, would work?  Specific model recommendation appreciated.  

Also, I'm considering a rear bumper mount for the Jeep.  Would the same antenna work for both?

There are NMO mounts that only require a 3/8 inch hole. That’s what I would use. 

[WSHH887]

11 minutes ago, SteveShannon said:

There are NMO mounts that only require a 3/8 inch hole. That’s what I would use. 

And, if I'm correct, that would work with the Midland MXTA26?  I should mention that my Jeep is an old CJ-8, think Jeep with a small pickup bed.  I've got tube bumpers front and rear.  I've seen lots of mounts for roll bars that are 2" should work on a bumper tube.

[Socalgmrs]

Well I’d leave the mag mount and mxta26 or a comet 2x4 on the truck and get a proper antenna for the jeep. People will tell you to get some junker salt shaker ground plane or other ground plane antenna and mount it with out a ground plane but in reality if you want to tx and rx more then a few miles and in all directions get a non ground plane antenna such as the midland off road antenna for your jeep.   I would then try and swing a new radio as soon as you can so you’re not swapping the radio all the time.  And if you really don’t care about getting more then a few miles then an ht would have worked fine so why bother.