2002 Ford Explorer w/Sunroof Ant. question

BigTex1136 · Post by **BigTex1136** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:12 am

OK I just bought a 2002 Explorer and it has a sunroof. I don't want to mount the ant. way it the back of the roof I would like to keep them closer to the front just to make the coax run. I have a VHF and UHF to install. I was thinking on the sides of the sunroof? Anyone have any extra tips or info. Thanks

thebigphish · Post by **thebigphish** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 12:24 am

i have an '02, and i would not even bother loooking any place other than the back 1/2 of the truck for a pair of antenna mounts anyways. The sunroof screws you, run the extra 4 feet of coax, it's rather simple in that truck anyways. Pull out the dome light fixtures (screw driver - (flat) in to the back outer halves of the lights, press forward, pull down)) gives you a bunch of room to run them. if you take out the ones over the 2nd and 3rd rows, you can cut across the roof to the B post area and run right down there.

put a good set of sticks up there, proper mount, and good coax...don't skimp, it will pay in the long run...what are you saving...8 bucks?

kc0jar · Post by **kc0jar** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:59 am

Another option is to use 'L' brackets on the hood area. I put one for a CB antenna on my 2000 explorer due to hieght restrictions of mounting it on the roof.

thebigphish · Post by **thebigphish** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:28 pm

a CB antenna is probably the ONLY thing i would mount on an L bracket on my truck, i like my SWR to be low...i like my groundplane well established, and i don't really think a CB antenna is worthy of punching a hole in the exterior....

plus...it's a CB....

i understand the roof clearance concerns, but if i am going to go and spend the money a real lowband transciever, i am going to put the time and effort in to make sure that puppy is getting EVERYthing it needs...

and it's only a CB...

BigTex1136 · Post by **BigTex1136** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 6:33 am

Well I didn't think a L bracket would look good. Always thought they were tackie in the front of a car. So I broke down and just put the ant. in the back. Does not look bad. I will be posting some pics later tonight after work. Thanks

007 · Post by **007** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:42 pm

thebigphish wrote:and it's only a CB...

I don't even give it an NMO antenna...it only gets a glass mount.

thebigphish · Post by **thebigphish** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 12:07 am

and i have yet to insult my vehicle with a unit of that 'caliber'...nor will i.