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Old 03-02-2022, 11:19 PM #16
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Has anyone figured out how to mount the radio faceplate like that?
Don’t know. Maybe some L bracket that bolts to something under the plastic head liner thing.

I wanted to ask others experience with ditch mount NMO style. I did this but it provides no ground plane and I don’t think I get good range from it. I installed a proper braided ground strap but that didn’t help. I think a small mag mount on the roof would work better.
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I wanted to ask others experience with ditch mount NMO style. I did this but it provides no ground plane and I don’t think I get good range from it. I installed a proper braided ground strap but that didn’t help. I think a small mag mount on the roof would work better.
I'm using a Larsen Middle Thickness NMO mount on a Cali Raised Ditch Light Bracket with a Rago Ham Antenna Extension. Ran 1/2" braided ground strap from the mount to the hood hinge bolt. SWR is ~1.7 @ 146MHz, ~1.3 @ 435MHz. Not great, but OK and the ground strap made a noticeable difference for me. Haven't tried to test max range, but have no problems hitting regional repeaters even on on low power. I tested various locations on the truck with a mag mount antenna; center of roof was definitely better, but I often carry a cargo box on the roof so roof mount was not a good option for me.
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I wanted to ask others experience with ditch mount NMO style. I did this but it provides no ground plane and I don’t think I get good range from it. I installed a proper braided ground strap but that didn’t help. I think a small mag mount on the roof would work better.
This diagram illustrates the effect of antenna mounting location on ground plane and losses.
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Has anyone figured out how to mount the radio faceplate like that?
OP probably drilled a small hole in the plastic housing and used the provided 1/4-20 screw (or bought a longer one) to attach the radio unit.
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OP probably drilled a small hole in the plastic housing and used the provided 1/4-20 screw (or bought a longer one) to attach the radio unit.
That placement is ideal for a speaker in my opinion... I want my faceplate mounted a little more central, less "eyes off the road" but I definitely need to know how it's mounted up there. Speaker placement has been the one thing holding me back from installing a mobile setup. I've never seen one I liked.
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That placement is ideal for a speaker in my opinion... I want my faceplate mounted a little more central, less "eyes off the road" but I definitely need to know how it's mounted up there. Speaker placement has been the one thing holding me back from installing a mobile setup. I've never seen one I liked.
i put a small speaker in front of the shifter, blocking the useless storage cubby. (kinda gets in the way for big gulps though) Radio is in the center console. antenna is on the roof using a magnetic mount. Clear as can be. speaker isnt great, but thats cause i cheaped out.
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