How to Choose and Install a Hood/Fender Mount for a CB, GMRS or HAM Antenna

Gabe from Right Channel Radios demonstrates how to choose the right antenna mount for your CB, GMRS or HAM antenna installation. We take a look at the design of the hood/fender rail where the mount will attach, what coax cable to choose so you can avoid damaging the outside of your fender, and the basic installation overview.
Chapters:
0:00 Is there a mount for your vehicle?
0:25 Choosing an Antenna Mount
1:16 Considering Coax Connection
2:02 Installing the Mount
2:21 Contact Us
The mount is being installed on a 2005 Lexus LX470 / Toyota 100 series LandCruiser.
The Products shown in the video are:
Deep Channel Hood Mount:
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Universal Hood Mount:
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Coax Cable with PL-259 Ends
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Firestik FireRing Coax Cable
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Firestik Firefly antenna:
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This Same mount can be use for HAM or GMRS systems by using the Procomm 3/4" NMO Coax cable made for a 1/2" Mounting Hole:
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If you need help finding an antenna mount that will work with your vehicle, please contact us at RightChannelRadios.com and we're happy to help. We've been helping customers install radios systems in their rigs since 2008!

[@koshdman]

Will these types of mounts work for GMRS?

[@RightChannelRadios]

Yes, but you will need to use a NMO coax cable with the mount. We have NMO coax cables that are specifically designed to fit in a 1/2" hole like those found on a CB mount.
www.rightchannelradios.com/products/procomm-3-4-nmo-mount-for-1-2-hole

[@WyoMedic540]

Shouldn't you be setting the SWR?

[@RightChannelRadios]

Yep! You have to set the SWR (Tune the antenna) after the mount and antenna are installed. Check out our "How to tune your CB antenna" video.