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Lazy Daze Forums => Lazy Daze Technical => Topic started by: N9TA on September 13, 2016, 06:04:51 pm

Title: Where to mount HF screwdriver ham radio antenna?
Post by: N9TA on September 13, 2016, 06:04:51 pm
I'm guessing most folks are mounting their antenna to the ladder? If you are mounting the antenna to the ladder how are you routing the coax and control wiring?  I'm only interested in operating while stationary....although I might have a 2 meter antenna for travel.

TNX and 73...de...Fred  N9TA   (Planning at this point....I retire in 3 years and want to fulltime)
Title: Re: Where to mount HF screwdriver ham radio antenna?
Post by: Larry W on September 13, 2016, 07:31:57 pm
I'm guessing most folks are mounting their antenna to the ladder? If you are mounting the antenna to the ladder how are you routing the coax and control wiring?  I'm only interested in operating while stationary....although I might have a 2 meter antenna for travel.
I have used Blue Sea Cableclams for years, they come in three sizes and will accommodate all the commonly used coax  diameters .
Blue Sea Systems CableClam
clamshell | LMR-400 cable enters through a BLUE SEA SYSTEMS … | Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lwade/6902605484/in/album-72157629379463822/)
Amazon.com : Blue Sea Systems CableClam, 0.68-Inch : Boating Electrical... (https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Systems-CableClam-0-68-Inch/dp/B0002UEOIW?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0002UEOIW)
Besides the Cableclams, the refrigerator vent is another often used entry point.

The ladder is a good spot for telescoping antenna that can be dropped, while traveling, and then raised, when parked.
Directional cellular antenna | Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lwade/sets/72157629379463822/)

Larry