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If the hole is 3/8" they make NMO mounts for 3/8" holes. https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/mobile-antenna-mounts-264/permanent-hole-mounts-266/3-8-nmo-hole-mounts-1291/ Just make sure you get it grounded/bonded correctly.

You have to admit, it is nice to have a 1/4 wave antenna that is 6 inches tall instead of 8 feet. Sent from my SM-J320P using Tapatalk

And here in the Southeastern US that would be 4-5 miles. Stupid hills and trees... Sent from my SM-J320P using Tapatalk

Good stuff. I like to spread the gospel of Liquid Tape. The important thing here, which is why I brought that up, is to stress the importance of sealing the mount and cable against water intrusion. Everyone reading this thread should follow your example above. Sent from my SM-J320P using Tapatalk

You sealed that one up tight. What fid you use? Also, for those of you thinking about doing this, make sure you seal it good like this. Sent from my SM-J320P using Tapatalk

I have seen a few people use the CBI Ditch Light Brackets by drilling out the holes to 3/4 inch. https://cbioffroadfab.com/product/toyota-5th-gen-4runner-ditch-light-brackets/ I don't know how big the holes are now, but if they are 3/8 inch I do know that there are NMOs made for 3/8 inch holes...

Or they are willing to spend $150 on a blingy Uniden CB but $60 for a used Yaesu VHF radio is just too pricey.

That is exactly what I was referencing. I wonder how many illegal repeaters are out there...

Transmitting on GMRS on anything other than a Part 95 radio is illegal. There used to be an exemption in 47 CFR Part 95 that would allow GMRS on Part 90 approved radios but I haven't been able to find that exemption in the new reg that was updated last year. That being said, almost every 70cm...

What dates will this promo code be good for?

I live just on the other side of the river from Disgusta, GA. I think there is a GMRS repeater around here tied into that network. Sent from my SM-J320P using Tapatalk

I can assure you that no matter how hard you try to convince me, I will not convert from Ham radio to CB.

I really had no idea. I am licensed for more equipment than what I own and operate. I find it odd that people would invest in that kind of high-dollar stuff just to do that, but then again I have a life and pretty decent self-esteem so...

Listen to a CB on channel 19 or channel 6 and you will soon understand.

Remember, CBs are an affront to God and should never be used for off road vehicles. If you are a member of a club that uses CBs and will not budge to at least convert to GMRS, join a new club. In a perfect world, y'all would at least get a Amateur Technician license and maybe a few of the more...

Nice test. I purchased a second-hand TM-V71A as my first mobile radio so I never knew how it compared to the others. It is refreshing to know I made a good choice. I kinda want the Icom ID-5100A becuase of its sexiness, but I am not sure it is going to actually give me anything more than what I...

That is an interesting bracket you have there. Care to share with the rest of us?

That makes a lot more sense. Sent from my SM-J320P using Tapatalk

I do know that the new catalog has different specs listed than when I purchased my 2/70SH. It still listed 2m as 1/2 wave back then too. I have it on an NMO in the middle of my roof so I really have no means to see it it has any issues or not. I would go with the full size Pulse-Larson NMO 2/70...

If you get an antenna that is phased 1/2 wave, you will not need to worry about ground plane. I have a Pulse-Larsen NMO 2/70SH that is 1/2 wave on 2m, 5/8 on 70cm. (althogh I think the new models are 3/4 wave on 70cm. On 2m you do not require a ground plane (although it will perform marginally...