Ant Mounting Locations, M35A2C

[11ACR-LT]

I'm tring to find out the mounting location for antenna's on my duece I want to install a VRC/12 set up. Can any one help.
Thanks,
Curt

 

[emmado22]

the TM calls for a pole behind the cab, and the antenna mounts to it.. WAY too high, in my opinion.. You'll catch telephone wires and bridges too easily... I prefer the 5 ton style "mount it on the fender" bracket.

 

[cranetruck]

I like Patrick's (opcom) bumper mount, may not be by the book, but it seems practical.

 

[OPCOM]

If mounted on a pipe behind the cab, the pipe is supposed to be 5 FT high with a sugar scoop mount attached by U-clamps. The antennas should be tied down pointing forward when moving. Good for NVIS on HF and VHF but not to good for long distances. Mine are arranged as they are so I can drive with them up. The tip of the HF antenna is just short of 13FT high and is taller than the tip of the VRC-12 antenna. I was able to get about 15 miles on the 6M ham band with the VRC-12 set and the antenna vertical. I like the VRC-12 set, it is powerful, rugged, and hard to steal.

 

[11ACR-LT]

So the behind the cab mounting would be like the convoy light ? What does the 5 ton set up kook like? Someone at a show told me that there were cab mounts that go over the side vents ?
Thanks

 

[Recovry4x4]

The cab mounts that go over the vent are designed for the dump trucks. Tactical Truck had some of the kits as II bought one a few years back. Very complete.

 

[acetomatoco]

yup and I put one on my M275A2 and also my M543A2 some years back... small hands and a steady drill are required... RAM (a charter member of the Ace Tomato Co.)

 

[Recovry4x4]

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[11ACR-LT]

4x4, Thanks for the info, I like the dump truck mounting, keeps everything easy to get at and away from the canvas, Thanks again.

 

[cranetruck]

Welcome RAM, I'm sure you won't find more friendly and helpful people anywhere on the net, this is truly a Super Site.