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I swapped the lip mount to a rejiggered CB mount that bolts to the quarter panel. I had that welded to the rear C pillar. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh and the screwdriver tuned fine. Grounding! Grounding! Grounding! It's everything. You need to ground an install well to avoid RF (which once stalked my engine on 40) and ensure best performance. I have the antenna but not installed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Overtime the GQD got stuck and so I ditched it. The antenna is a Model 75 Tarheel. Worked well for what I needed. I'd say was a good antenna 10-60 and mediocre on 80. How much was my bad install? Probably a lot. Later on I did weld that antenna bracket but it never stayed. Will be doing...

Here is my old truck. Have not done a new one yet for the 4Runner. Learned a lot on the Escape so I am going to apply that to the new install hence taking my time. https://flickr.com/photos/82674111@N00/sets/72157600236387576 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congrats! Hope to hear ya on the air! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hope your mapping guys can find the East Coast [emoji851] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Your life may depend on a radio that no one in their right mind would buy. Look them up on eHam or google for reviews. None of those brands is worth anything of value. Find a used Kenwood, Icom, or Yaesu as all are cheap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is the antenna above the roofline? If no raise it higher. If yes, look at the mount. Suggest k0bg.com for other ideas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

HF mobile does well on 20-40 m. If you want nets or someone to talk to within a few hundred miles, 40 is great. HF APRS is on 30 and lots of DX on 20. Depending on needs lots of options. I can fault using the Hi-Q one bit. I also agree with the simpler argument of a Hustler mast and resonator...

Agreed. Another good option are the hustler HF antennas. Reliable back uo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

ATAS antenna is the equivalent of a rubber duck. It's horrid. The Hi-Q is the right antenna. There's a ton of pics at K0BG.com. Just remember that he's got a version used by the military. It's a rugged antenna. It'll take a healthy scuff of two. I can show you what I did for my lady truck but...

If you are doing a Hi-Q you should not use a tire carrier. Get a Breedlove mount. Drill holes in a rear quarter panel or front ARB or other steel heavy duty bumper (Aussie style) and do it right. They are great antennas that need proper install due to weight and physics. Best pics: K0BG.com...

Antenna I'd look at the Larsen NMO270B. Indestructible antenna with good pattern. You do not want mega high gain, you want good pattern. High gain means lobes and lobes mean nulls. Drill a hole and install an NMO mount. You do it right it won't leak and the antenna won't break. Rig wise I'd...

Given the environment consider commercial gear to handle the heat. More importantly I'd ping Andrew Saint Pierre White on his 4xForum webpage or via his Facebook group. He or someone on his Facebook group can help. Several Middle Eastern over lands pop in there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

K0bg.com is a great mobile resource. Kenwood ham radio is a group on Facebook. Might be someone with a code plug there for your rig/area. Strongly advise drilling a hole, installing an NMO, and using a Larsen NMO270. Great indestructible antenna. Best thing is, just listen. Listen lots. Learn...

I agree with all the above, BUT! You have to pick the tool for the job. If you are doing trails with your local group of friends or a club, use what the consensus is (often CB or GMRS.) The other half of the equation is looking at where you are. If you are in rugged area in the middle of no...

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Should work. What makes most meters suspect are cold solder joints and broken solder points. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great Falls National Park...he demanded a picture here. He was proud of his rock scrambling. (Dad was glad no longer carrying him as he found a second wind lol) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hood location would be better than a bumper. Obviously the roof is ideal as I noted, however not always practical. What antennas are you both using and what kind of mounts/cables?