I'd never even consider a glass mount, you'd be very disappointed.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Tillinghast" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2013 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: Mobile Antenna Mount Options


> Hey Tom,  Might as wel add my 2 cents.  Picking the best way to route the
> coax is important.  Running it through a door seam is the only way with a
> rental vehicle.  Running it through the least used door is probaly the 
> best.
> Most luggage racks are plastic.  Through the glass mounts are useless in
> cold weather.  Changing out the mag mount is the way to go.  Can you tell 
> if
> the SWR has been compromised?  as long
> as the wire braid hasn't been cut, you can tape it over for a temporey 
> fix.
> 73.  Gary KB2YAA ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2013 6:21 PM
> Subject: Re: Mobile Antenna Mount Options
>
>
> Colin:
>
> Well, you really do have a point here, about just biting the bullet and
> ordering a new magmount base.  I mean, really, it's the same cost as going
> out to dinner with the XYL, which we probably do more than we should.
>
>
>
> It may just be the easiest thing to do.
>
> I'll have to check on the one I currently have.  I don't think it is a
> Larsen.  I think it might be a Comet.  I'm just surprised at how quickly 
> the
> coax deteriorated, but then again, I'd probably deteriorate too if I was 
> out
> in the weather like that!  (grin)
>
> Anyway, thanks for your thoughtful response.  I really appreciate it.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2013 4:36 PM
> Subject: Re: Mobile Antenna Mount Options
>
>
>> just buy a new magnet mount base.
>> they are 30 bucks give or take and it'll last you another 3 years.
>> Far easier and cleaner than trying to replace the coax etc.
>> The jacket on that cheap rg58 that comes with magnetic mounts is not UV
>> resistant, it's not salt resistant or any of that stuff.  So, in a mobile
>> environment where you get lots of both around, it'll break down after a
>> while.
>> They're more or less disposable like allot of stuff these days.
>> Larsen magnet mount bases tend to have higher quality coax...I've got one
>> that I've had for 13 years and the coax is still pretty decent on 
>> it...and
>> it's been mobile for a good part of that time.
>> The only thing I've had to do to it in 13 years is open it up and cut the
>> coax back a few inches at the feed point and resolder it...salt and water
>> will find their way into the feed point no matter how well you seal it 
>> up.
>> This time I put some of that coax connecter sealer puddy stuff in there 
>> to
>> help it last a while longer.
>> Anyway, when you run coax through doors and so on, it will eventually
>> break
>> down...it's a fact of life with a mobile installation like what you have.
>> Just replace the whole coax and mount assembly.  Bite the bullet and go 
>> on
>> lol.
>> If you have to spend 30 bucks on your mobile antenna every 3 or 4 years,
>> it's not that big a deal...10 bucks a year or less for maintinence isn't
>> awful I say.
>>
>> As for alternative mounting methods...you might be able to find 
>> something,
>> but remember, a magnet mount in the center of the roof of the vehicle is
>> going to be one of the best mobile antennas you can get.
>> other than a permanently mounted base where you drill a big hole lol.
>> Anything other than the center of the roof type mount, either magnetic or
>> drilled,  will yield lesser results in my experience.
>>
>>
>> 73
>> Colin, V A6BKX
>>