Just wondering if anyone can suggest an antenna for my 2dr Jeep Wrangler using an Icom ID-5100A radio. I’m pretty sure I will be mounting it to the A pillar on the drivers side. I already have a FireStik on the spare tire carrier for the CB.
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@KQ4PYT, This is going to be an interesting and difficult topic to address. There are so many possibilities and solutions out there.
I have a Yaesu FTM-500D and a Compactenna 2M/440+ mounted on a Jeep JK A-Pillar Light and Antenna Brackets – American Adventure Lab. This solution works for me. I purchased the American Adventure Labs bracket after I built my own aluminum bracket and tested the antenna in this position. I will post some pictures here soon, It is cold outside and the Jeep is put away at the moment.
I have bonded the bracket to the same ground point utilized for the front quarter panel of the Jeep. I do need to do some additional bonding for the exhaust on this vehicle as it behaves as a radiating element and doing so will clear up some of the RFI within the install. Also make sure to use chokes on your feedlines and power cables at the radio.
You can purchase the Compactenna through HRO & DX Engineering.
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Also, Welcome to the community @KQ4PYT!
Lee
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Very nice! Exhaust grounding is good to know (I suspected that might cause some issues), I have an add-on grounding kit (just need to install it). I didn’t think about the chokes - that’s a great suggestion! I’ve been eyeballing this setup:
A pillar mount
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What ever you decide to go with, keep us posted on the progress. I really enjoy seeing how other people solve similar problems.
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