More robust 2-meter antenna mount?

[Jonathan Hanson]

I'm tired of the thin mounting system on my FJ40, which bends at the slightest stress. Is there a more robust antenna base style? I'd rather have a strong base and rely on a spring-loaded antenna or a fold-down style when driving under low vegetation.

Thanks for any direction.

Jonathan

 

[gnob]

i never had any luck with radio mounts until I moved it to the rear of the rig.

 

[ozarkmud]

You could use a spring mount in addition to that, and/or a thicker mount there.

Is that at the back of the rig?

 

[Jonathan Hanson]

It's at the back. The issue is that the current antenna base (NM?) I'm using can't fit a thicker platform; there isn't enough thread. That's why I'm looking for a different style base.

 

[1911]

I made my own, with a diagonal brace, and it has held up well. It's mounted on my 4+ spare tire mount, in between the spare and the body/hard top, so it's pretty well protected. I run a Larson 1/2-wave NMO-mount antenna on it.

 

[Jonathan Hanson]

Nice . . . I might have to try that, thanks.

 

[1911]

Nice . . . I might have to try that, thanks.

Easy to make, only two pieces of mild steel flat stock.