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Tech237
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Username: Tech237
Post Number: 1565
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Monday, April 09, 2012 - 2:55 pm: | 
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OK, I am running a top heavy antenna on the car (HF, VHF, UHF),and I have to use a bracket that adjusts in three different places. The front/back adjustment is good, but the sideways adjustment is troublesome.
No matter how tight I get those screws the antenna ends up tilted. As I had it handy I tried Loctite between the plates of the mount - FAIL.
Anyone know of a mobile base, that will take an SO-239 mount, that has the triple adjustments that will actullay lock in place. Failing this a quick tack weld is looking good.
Tech237
N7AUS
God made me an athiest, who are you to question his wisdom?
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Tech833
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Username: Tech833
Post Number: 2149
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, April 13, 2012 - 11:04 pm: |
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Weld your own. I never use commercial mounts on my stuff.
Your radio 'Mythbuster' since 1998
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Tech237
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Username: Tech237
Post Number: 1568
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 6:59 pm: |
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I would if I could, but like trying the tack weld I'll have to pay someone to do it.
Tech237
N7AUS
God made me an athiest, who are you to question his wisdom?
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Tech833
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Username: Tech833
Post Number: 2151
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, April 16, 2012 - 12:21 pm: |
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Find someone near you that builds fire engines. I found a guy about 50 miles from my QTH that builds fire trucks and he can fabricate and weld ANYTHING. And, it always looks pretty when he's done. I slip the guy a 20 spot and we're good.
To people that do large projects like utility trucks, etc, fabricating and welding a small bracket is such small potatoes, they may not charge much at all. If you go somewhere that makes small stuff, they'll act like it's such a big ordeal, etc.
Get friendly with a metal fabrication shop of some kind and treat them nice. It comes in handy for all sorts of stuff in life! Sometimes, just for the reality check.
Your radio 'Mythbuster' since 1998
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