HAM Radio Antenna

[Liquidtravel]

Hello all,

I have read a great deal on this site related to setting up a HAM Radio in a Bronco but I wanted to ask a follow-up question. I want to locate my antenna on the rear of my bronco but as of yet, I can't find an adapter that will work. I will be using a PL-259 connector and the adapter needs to allow for this. I have found a several but they are all for GMRS radio antennas and not for a PL-259 connector. Does anyone have any suggestions?

thanks

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[MileHighCitizen]

Like this?

https://www.walcottradio.com/ford-b...SYpXnMH8V4FVqEPD-IYBAXain5RgkiloaAoZFEALw_wcB

 

[Liquidtravel]

Like this?

https://www.walcottradio.com/ford-b...SYpXnMH8V4FVqEPD-IYBAXain5RgkiloaAoZFEALw_wcB

Close, the opening for that mount is 12mm and a PL-259 connector is 18 mm and that is what needs to fit through the opening.

 

[MileHighCitizen]

Close, the opening for that mount is 12mm and a PL-259 connector is 18 mm and that is what needs to fit through the opening.

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Reduc...15&mcid=65ad942ac381365fbf3097b18eded23e&th=1

 

[ksdon]

I believe you are needing an SO-239 mount that accepts a PL-259 connector.
One place to look. https://theantennafarm.com/shop-by-...unts/mobile-antenna-mounts/pl-259-type-mounts

Some places call it a UHF connector.
https://www.walcottradio.com/ham-radio-antenna-mounts-c-499_509.html?fId[]=45

 

[Liquidtravel]

I believe you are needing an SO-239 mount that accepts a PL-259 connector.
One place to look. https://theantennafarm.com/shop-by-...unts/mobile-antenna-mounts/pl-259-type-mounts

Some places call it a UHF connector.
https://www.walcottradio.com/ham-radio-antenna-mounts-c-499_509.html?fId[]=45

Yes, you are correct. Bad choice of words.

I believe you are needing an SO-239 mount that accepts a PL-259 connector.
One place to look. https://theantennafarm.com/shop-by-...unts/mobile-antenna-mounts/pl-259-type-mounts

Some places call it a UHF connector.
https://www.walcottradio.com/ham-radio-antenna-mounts-c-499_509.html?fId[]=45

I have the antenna and I have the cable. I just need a mount that allows the cable to pass through and connect with the antenna and holds both in place. This is what I used on my hold f150 but then had to take it all out when I bought my new bronco. The mount I used on for truck will not work on my bronco so I have to find another one.

 

[Liquidtravel]

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Reduc...15&mcid=65ad942ac381365fbf3097b18eded23e&th=1

HAHAHA - Brilliant

 

[Sparkherd]

I've got this one for VHF/UHF PL259, and a Rube Goldberg Fabrication on the other side for HF;

https://www.amazon.com/Linskip-Tail...-----------&vehicleName=2022+Ford+Bronco&th=1


https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/low-q-bronco.84929/#post-2148610

 

[Sparkherd]

Hey Liquid! I didn't realize you're in Canyon Dried-Up Lake!!!
Send me an email; sparky dot sparkherd over at gee male.
Not putting my phone number on any socialistic media...

 

[Sparkherd]

I believe you are needing an SO-239 mount that accepts a PL-259 connector.
One place to look. https://theantennafarm.com/shop-by-...unts/mobile-antenna-mounts/pl-259-type-mounts

Some places call it a UHF connector.
https://www.walcottradio.com/ham-radio-antenna-mounts-c-499_509.html?fId[]=45

I saw something which said the proprietor of theantennafarm is in poor health, and I think sales were being curtailed.
Damn shame, I bought quite few things from them...cheap prices, good service.

 

[Liquidtravel]

I've got this one for VHF/UHF PL259, and a Rube Goldberg Fabrication on the other side for HF;

https://www.amazon.com/Linskip-Tailgate-Compatible-Exterior-Accessories/dp/B0CCRY87QN/ref=sr_1_16?crid=3SPXHEMSSV62Y&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nmCuviCMtgEl5hf6SxYmuAGfv1QWX_SCU8JdRMD8DICqYJoTG9DItHImInMifQGs6mqYR8KLZnkrQKc52wcNVjTQ8L8xvgNq_Ix2L9YunBHYjzuAXYnyPLbMq89AFsRhJkK3euPAJDqy3Lla6j6Gll3JhlMlEFdb3IEVzGGpgCZU6HAEdbQrKvj90bhXdJ6jaz61_APiYUdX83duuiI9IjHEoi05aVJq-jA3cGiJeX_CHjbKCVBArb77CdmQbqU31C_gQfrDtCOsj3GLZSqU7RcRkhoX0UNCEaxTxMrtG0M.00u2x41hGx4Jeah5rOvxXKeiSkpiBN2gtkGNmk5L3O8&dib_tag=se&keywords=2022+bronco+spare+tire+carrier+antenna+mount&qid=1714573886&replacementKeywords=spare+tire+carrier+antenna+mount&sprefix=2022+bronco+spare+tire+carrier+antenna+mount,aps,163&sr=8-16&vehicle=2022-54-633------------&vehicleName=2022+Ford+Bronco&th=1


https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/low-q-bronco.84929/#post-2148610

Will that mount work with the 35" spare in place. If so, that is exactly what I am looking for.

 

[Sparkherd]

Will that mount work with the 35" spare in place. If so, that is exactly what I am looking for.

Um...I don't have any 35" tires to check,,,YET!!!
Lemme run down to the garage and git the tape measure...

 

[projectbadlands]

I have a Comet BB5-NMO at the tailgate of my Bronco connected to a Yaesu FTM400. For mounting the antenna, I used a "Hooke Road Wrangler JL CB Antenna Spare Tire Mount" from amazon and it was only $15.99. I used a cable that unscrews at the NMO connection and it fit perfectly.

 

[615_Bronco]

https://mountains2metal.com/tailgate-flag-antenna-mount-bracket/

5/8 hole, will work with a 35in tire.
I’ve got one and love it.
@Mountains2Metal makes some great products

 

[projectbadlands]

https://mountains2metal.com/tailgate-flag-antenna-mount-bracket/

5/8 hole, will work with a 35in tire.
I’ve got one and love it.
@Mountains2Metal makes some great products

The Bronco tax on this is pricey compared to mounts made for a JL which fit just as well.

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