Thank you so much for this. I have a 2019 Rav 4 and I been scratching my head on how to effectively mount an antenna on it and the now I have a solution!

@SevenFortyOne

4 ай бұрын

So far, this is working well for me. No scratches in the paint from magnets, no holes in the car to lessen it's value, and I fit in the garage with no issues

@N3PEM

4 ай бұрын

@@SevenFortyOne these new cars are really a challenge for antenna mounting. Thanks for the video I just orderd mine!

@SevenFortyOne

4 ай бұрын

@N3PEM where did you find the brackets for the RAV4? I'll add a link...

I use ditch light brackets, too! They're empty most of the time; I use them mostly for contesting. Nice work! -Scott

Now that's thinking outside the box!

That forward lean will get you some extra punch into the local repeater - not only will you be driving like a speed freak, but you'll be forcing that RF in too! Smart Move!

I have a 2023 Outback. I used the same lip mount. I put it on the hatch, just below the tailight, above the point where the bumper starts to curve. I have my ATAS-120A antenna there. Not ideal since it is fairly low, but it does work.

@SevenFortyOne

4 ай бұрын

When I was editing the video I realized there was probably room on the hatch right below the tail light. If I ever put HF in this car I may revisit that spot for the diamond mount

This might be super helpful. I've been thinking about an Outback for my next car. We'll see what happens, but great video.

Beautiful. I've been looking for a solution for my '18 Outback and they make brackets for that model year too. I'm hoping to run coax and power through the firewall. Thanks for the tip on the ditch light brackets.

That's exactly what I wanted to do. I even asked you about those brackets for this purpose. Thanks for doing this video. Although, I don't like punching a hole on the grommet at the door hinge. There is a place you can "punch" through in the fire wall. Either way, looks like a great way to place an antenna. Now would an HF antenna work!

@SevenFortyOne

4 ай бұрын

Where is there a place to go through the firewall? I didn't see it

@frankwc0o

4 ай бұрын

@@SevenFortyOne At the moment, I can't remember which video I watched, I'll look more on my history, but there is a Gromit somewhere near the steering wheel, or the brake pedals on the other side of the firewall, that's where you put through your coax cable.

@SevenFortyOne

4 ай бұрын

I saw that too...it's only on the older model..mine does not have that grommet

@2:15 - Just a note, they make a mount like that without the tab. I have one on my Explorer attached to the rear hatch.

@SevenFortyOne

2 ай бұрын

I've seen it...I think it is from comet and will be something to consider in the future

So I have a 2020 outback, I spent a long time figuring out my antennas. I custom made a bracket that attaches to the top rack and the coax is brought in through the rear hatch. I also have hamsticks that attach to a mag mount on the car top. I almost mounted a tarhill on the back via a tow hitch

@SevenFortyOne

5 ай бұрын

I didn't want to put anything on top of the car as I need it to fit in my Garage and also occasional low parking garages in Boston.

The hoods on 2024 Subaru's are aluminum? I have a 2024 Forester Wilderness, and is it aluminum too? That's the first I've heard of this.

@SevenFortyOne

4 ай бұрын

I can't say for the Forester but mine is definitely aluminum

@ambhouse

2 ай бұрын

My 2015 Forester's hood is aluminum, but the roof is steel. Most all of our 2019 Ford F150 is aluminum.

How do I expose the K-400 stud? Mine is flush under the NMO mount and doesn’t appear to have much of a stud.

@SevenFortyOne

2 ай бұрын

The outer brass collar unscrews

How are you rocking’ “Historic Vehicle” plates on a 2024 Outback?

@SevenFortyOne

2 ай бұрын

Take a close look at the plates

Great video! I didn't see your follow-up radio installation link at the end. Is that in the works or am I missing something?

@SevenFortyOne

2 ай бұрын

If I don't have to work OT tomorrow the radio install video will post Friday. I've been pretty busy at my day job so this took some time to get out together...

@greasygrits1225

2 ай бұрын

@@SevenFortyOne I have one of those too, so I completely understand. Thanks for the quick reply and looking forward to it!

@sevenfortyone recommendations please for a ‘20 Avalon antenna mount like you found for your Subaru? The maker you used doesn’t have one for the Avalon

@SevenFortyOne

3 ай бұрын

Try a Google search...that's where I'd start if I were facing this problem

@LetsGoAmateurRadio

3 ай бұрын

I’ll keep looking thanks!

I hate aluminum hoods and why I didn’t put my antenna there.

I have , had 2014, 2019 Forester similar car. antenna mounting picture are on my QRZ page, if anyone interested. HF and VHF AG6JU

Do you have to remove the antenna when opening the hood?

@SevenFortyOne

Ай бұрын

No, they don't even come close to hitting the windshield

@dofermento

Ай бұрын

Awesome. This may be the solution to getting an antenna on my wife's minivan. Thanks!

Do you have any issues with your antenna interfering with Subaru's "Eyesight" for cruise control/lane control?

@SevenFortyOne

3 ай бұрын

I don't have any issues

@Otisnfur

3 ай бұрын

@@SevenFortyOne thank you! I'm starting to get into the hobby and have an outback that I don't want to drill holes in 😅 probably going to do something very similar to this on my own!

@Otisnfur

3 ай бұрын

​​@@SevenFortyOne what NMO stud are you using? Does that come with the SBB-5 or did you repurpose the stud that came with the original K400 mount you were using before switching to the fog light mounts?

@SevenFortyOne

3 ай бұрын

@Otisnfur I reused the one from the k400 since it was ready to go but I have a generic one I got from quicksilver that I used to size the holes in the fog light bracket

@Otisnfur

3 ай бұрын

@@SevenFortyOne Thank you again. I guess what I'm trying to figure out is how you got the connecter mounted to the bracket. When you're drilling the holes you use the smaller stud, but at the end of the video is the larger stud you mentioned came from the k400. If I don't already have a k400 and am looking to do this as a fresh install with the same SBB-5NMO antenna, how would you recommend going about securing the antenna to the bracket?

My ‘21 Outback has a Comet NMO mount with the Comet 2x4 antenna mounted where you put yours EXCEPT mine is 2” or so closer to the A pillar. It has NO FLEX WHATSOEVER!! The antenna coax terminates to an Icom 2730 residing under the driver’s seat. I chose not to route the coax and 12AWG DC through the grommet like you. AC4OK

@SevenFortyOne

5 ай бұрын

I wonder if the comet mount is different/better. The diamond mount wouldn't sit on the hood properly any closer to the a pillar. I also wonder if there is something different in the hood design on your '21

Bummer. Subaru only. Looking for something similar for my 2019 ford f150

@SevenFortyOne

5 ай бұрын

When searching options I saw brackets for an F150 from another place

@marvinradimak9322

5 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

The new vehicles are not ham friendly

Great video 🙂