Thanks, Lowell.

This is encouraging!

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2013 9:42 PM
Subject: Re: Mobile Antenna Mount Options


> Well, Tom, I had that mount on the trunk for 2 or 3 years with no problems
> at all, even at freeway speeds.  The mount I had would allow the coax to 
> run
> in and under the back seat  and to the front with no problems.
> I had a 440 - 2 meter combo on the mount.  Oh yes, it never hurt the paint
> job at all in all that time.
> I was sold on it.
> I hope that helps!
> 73
> Lowell  W8QIY
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2013 6:25 PM
> Subject: Re: Mobile Antenna Mount Options
>
>
>> Lowell:
>>
>> How can you replace the antenna on the side of the trunk lid, and not 
>> have
>> it interfere with closing the trunk?
>>
>> Also, does it stay in place even at highway driving speeds?
>>
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2013 5:17 PM
>> Subject: Re: Mobile Antenna Mount Options
>>
>>
>>> Hi Tom,
>>> Well I know exactly what you are dealing with.
>>> I used a trunk mount on a Grand Prix for several years with very good
>>> success!
>>> That's the way I would go if I were you.
>>> The placement of the antenna on the side of the trunk lid will keep it
>>> from
>>> hitting the top of the car.
>>> We now have a Toyota Prius which does not allow a ham rig at all because
>>> of
>>> all the computers: bummer!
>>> But I must say, we sure to like the 50 plus miles to the gallon; I guess
>>> I
>>> can't have everything.
>>> 73
>>> Lowell  W8QIY
>>
>>
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