Installing an aerial without a bull bar

Submitted: Sunday, Jun 08, 2008 at 19:08

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James M

Hi all,

I have a ford ranger without a bull bar. Has anyone got an ideas where to mount the aerial. It is a crew cab with a canopy on the back?
Also where have you guys mounted the UHF CB. I have the XLT?

Thanking you in advance
James

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Reply By: Member -Signman - Sunday, Jun 08, 2008 at 19:12

Sunday, Jun 08, 2008 at 19:12

Mount it on a ' Z' bracket (from Tricky Dicky)..
Goes on the fender bolts where the bonnet closes..

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Reply By: Member - Mark G (NSW) - Sunday, Jun 08, 2008 at 19:17

Sunday, Jun 08, 2008 at 19:17

maybe just a bracket off your bumperbar.either that or attach a bracket up the back between the rear off the cab and the canopy,just remember to run an earth lead to the chassis of the vehicle.cheers.

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Reply By: neil&brenda - Sunday, Jun 08, 2008 at 21:17

Sunday, Jun 08, 2008 at 21:17

If you don't want a permanent bracket, you could get a magnetic roof mount.

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Reply By: Member - Bucky (VIC) - Monday, Jun 09, 2008 at 03:06

Monday, Jun 09, 2008 at 03:06

James

click here

After I have you have read this, you will be as confused as I am !

I have read up on what constitutes a ground plane, have realized that the middle of the roof, with a small $20-$30, rubber "dick" aerial gives brilliant reception.

I have had permanent problems ( mainly earthing ) with my bull bar mounting system.
Solid enuf, but because everything is painted and anodized, I have had to run earth straps everywhere, to stop crackling, and to get decent range out of my UHF raidio.

Maybe I am onto something ,,, maybe not !

Cheers
Bucky

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