Thread: UHF Radio recomendations and mounting locations

Originally Posted by Strop

Scott, I am looking at a similar aerial position but looked at the cost of the one you use. Why so expensive? Why that one over the cheaper models?

There were no others that I was aware of when I purchased three years ago. I think the cost is reasonable given that I didn't need to go to any effort or expense to get one made. How many other ones are there?

Scott

There are lots of generic ones advertised, but they are generally not attached to the bonnet, rather the guard. Probably a bit thinner also from looking. The 3mm stainless is probably the thickest one I have seen in my short time looking so should hold a more substantial aerial. Have to admit I have not looked at mounting points for the genetic ones.

The one you have says it will support a sand flag but not sure of that...

I was hoping to shortcut my own research, but very grateful for the link because the best I have seen so far.... Back to looking.

Laurie

I've seen a lot more substantial aerials than mine on this bracket and it's solid, including on extended corrugations. I thought you meant something directly comparable for quality, strength and well proven performance. To me these factors are more important than a few dollars saved.

Cheers,
Scott

I think there are many that might be comparable quality wise but not strength or LR specific. Closest I have found is 2mm (generic Z bracket $22). Lots cheaper than that but only 1.5mm. - not strong enough.

I can see 2 other potential mounting points (without drilling) on the guard but have not been able to find ANY commercial bracket that will do the job other than the one you have.

Feel I am at the point of diminishing returns.

Laurie

Hi
I took Scott's advise after buying a cheaper one and installing the Lab tronix bracket, express posted to me in 2 days and couldn't be happier.
I mounted an RFI CDR5000 aerial.
Labtronx Home

the dedicated section for this stuff https://www.aulro.com/afvb/communica...d-electronics/

I found a few ideas there and put my recent install as well.

Originally Posted by kblof

Hi
I took Scott's advise after buying a cheaper one and installing the Lab tronix bracket, express posted to me in 2 days and couldn't be happier.
I mounted an RFI CDR5000 aerial.
Labtronx Home

I too took Scott's advice in one of his posts years ago, and got the Labtronx bracket, I like them so much I actually got two, one for the UHF aerial and one for a 3-in-1 mobile phone aerial which is quite large and heavy, but I got sick of the wind roar and now just keep it in the car to be attached if I need it in a poor reception area.

Picked up the Labtronx Bonnet antenna bracket for the D4. Installing the Oricom antenna T&C this weekend. The bracket is extremely solid and well made, has a rubberised sleeve to protect paint work. Should do the job as per Scott's description.