Thread: unsure of best aerial

Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot

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On trips I might be say 4th back from the leader. In dusty areas this might be quite a way. The people behind me usually have to relay messages to the leaders.
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Is your aerial mounted on the bull-bar? If it is going backwards better than forwards it sounds like it is mounted at the rear of the vehicle UHF is very line of sight.

Might get better forward 'throw' with a roof mounted aerial.

What type of aerial?

Originally Posted by spudboy

Is your aerial mounted on the bull-bar? If it is going backwards better than forwards it sounds like it is mounted at the rear of the vehicle UHF is very line of sight.

Might get better forward 'throw' with a roof mounted aerial.

What type of aerial?

Yes, the aerial is mounted on the bullbar. I did have the ae409l. I now have an ae4705. I trialled it last weekend but I didn't have anyone to help so I was just talking to people at random - and it's kind of hard to asses performance in that situation as you aren't really sure where they are or what they are transmitting with.

However, I think I did pick up more swearing on channel 40 than usual so at this point I would say the antenna is working better.

lm ow running a GME AS004 spring mount on the bull bar that can now change between my three aerials the AE4703 the AE4706 and my little AE409L great to be able to swap them around for different country and needs ....

cheers

The legislation does not permit anything in the field of vision, even if its only 1/2" thick vertical antenna. Mounting antennas on the front of your vehicles is illegal. Just thought I'd remind everyone in case of a motor vehicle accident. If the insurer or police find out, they can use this against you in court.