I wanted to share this link.
http://kv5r.com/ham-radio/mobile-antenna-placement/
The image is from the Larsen Antenna Catalog and will help folks understand the impact of antenna placement and mounting methodology decisions. This should go a long way in helping folks understand why drilling the hole helps with the physics. Now from a safety position, drilling the hole is a no brainer to me. I have had small VHF/UHFantennas blow off the car at highway speeds (not cool on the Jersey Tpke). Also I have seen them get killed in the woods. These vents convinced me about drilling holes.
The Larsen base loaded coil/NMO system will allow for a solid and secure antenna mount for any band from CB/11M up.
FWIW I also am an advocate of reviewing this web page
http://www.k0bg.com/
for more information. I will quote it and reinforce it a lot. I learned more there than reading any theory book.
*I have no financial or business obligations or benefits with either site*
http://kv5r.com/ham-radio/mobile-antenna-placement/
The image is from the Larsen Antenna Catalog and will help folks understand the impact of antenna placement and mounting methodology decisions. This should go a long way in helping folks understand why drilling the hole helps with the physics. Now from a safety position, drilling the hole is a no brainer to me. I have had small VHF/UHFantennas blow off the car at highway speeds (not cool on the Jersey Tpke). Also I have seen them get killed in the woods. These vents convinced me about drilling holes.
The Larsen base loaded coil/NMO system will allow for a solid and secure antenna mount for any band from CB/11M up.
FWIW I also am an advocate of reviewing this web page
http://www.k0bg.com/
for more information. I will quote it and reinforce it a lot. I learned more there than reading any theory book.
*I have no financial or business obligations or benefits with either site*
