How to Choose and Install a Hood/Fender Mount for a CB, GMRS or HAM Antenna

Gabe from Right Channel Radios demonstrates how to choose the right antenna mount for your CB, GMRS or HAM antenna installation. We take a look at the design of the hood/fender rail where the mount will attach, what coax cable to choose so you can avoid damaging the outside of your fender, and the basic installation overview.

Chapters:
0:00 Is there a mount for your vehicle?
0:25 Choosing an Antenna Mount
1:16 Considering Coax Connection
2:02 Installing the Mount
2:21 Contact Us

The mount is being installed on a 2005 Lexus LX470 / Toyota 100 series LandCruiser.

The Products shown in the video are:

Deep Channel Hood Mount:
https://www.rightchannelradios.com/products/deep-hood-channel-mount

Universal Hood Mount:
https://www.rightchannelradios.com/products/adjustable-universal-hood-mount-pl-259

Coax Cable with PL-259 Ends
https://www.rightchannelradios.com/products/performance-cb-coax-cable-rg-8x

Firestik FireRing Coax Cable
https://www.rightchannelradios.com/products/firestik-firering-cb-coax-with-fme-9

Firestik Firefly antenna:
https://www.rightchannelradios.com/products/firestik-firefly-cb-antenna

This Same mount can be use for HAM or GMRS systems by using the Procomm 3/4" NMO Coax cable made for a 1/2" Mounting Hole:
https://www.rightchannelradios.com/products/procomm-3-4-nmo-mount-for-1-2-hole

If you need help finding an antenna mount that will work with your vehicle, please contact us at RightChannelRadios.com and we're happy to help. We've been helping customers install radios systems in their rigs since 2008!