The antenna

[Stanles]

Hello,
this is the correct location of the antenna on the M35A2?

 

[bulldog_mack13]

If you want it to be. Its really your call since the Military does alot of different things to mount antennas. Theres alot of threads on SS about where, how and why to mount them. Trust me on that. Use the search function at the top of the page and you can sit for hours learning up on them. -Jay

 

[clinto]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/milita...cs/11231-deuce-radio-antenna-5-ton-style.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/military-radios-other-electronics/5337-antenna-mount.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/17742-antenna-mount.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/5338-antenna-mount.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/21724-deuce-antenna-mount.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/military-radios-other-electronics/48038-deuce-antenna-mount.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/12547-m35a2-radio-used-where-install-radio-antenna.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/55551-antenna-deuce.html

 

[Stanles]

Many Thank's

 

[Pinz25086]

If you mount it like that and catch it on something, the antenna will snap off (unless you are going backwards). Mine was mounted to the same pole that a convoy light would mount on the back of the cab. Fold the antenna forward and tie it off to the turn signal bracket to keep it low enough to stop the trees from grabbing it. Now if only I had a radio to go with the antenna...


Wayne

 

[wsucougarx]

That's were I have my antennas mounted on my M35A2C's (dropside)

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Nuts Clinto... you got me.

 

[KsM715]

If you mount it like that and catch it on something, the antenna will snap off (unless you are going backwards). Mine was mounted to the same pole that a convoy light would mount on the back of the cab. Fold the antenna forward and tie it off to the turn signal bracket to keep it low enough to stop the trees from grabbing it. Now if only I had a radio to go with the antenna...


Wayne

If you mount it this way make sure you untie it when your done playing with your truck for the day. The antenna mount on my M818 is mounted like that and its obvious the previous owner (Gov, or Nat. Guard) never untied it. The spring is permanently bent forward.

 

[boomer]

Mike,
Nice rig, and antenna mounts. What's the clearance / height? Any problem with (low) bridges? If so, how do you handle it?

 

[wsucougarx]

Thanks boomer, I have the antennas set at 12 ft from ground to tip to clear the power lines. I've never had an issue with any solid structures or power lines. I do have to navigate past tree branches and what nots that are close to the road. As stated above, when she is parked I undo the antenna tie downs to prevent fatiguing the antenna base spring.

 

[Irv]

I believe the proper location is the right front corner of the bed, on the outsice, as depicted. However, that side will hit trees much more than the drivers side, so I'd put it on the other side. Irv