Antenna Help

This forum is dedicated to helping people with questions about installing radio equipment in vehicles. This can include antenna installs, electrical wiring questions/problems, and mounting systems. Pictures of installs are welcome.

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medicnurse
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Antenna Help

Post by medicnurse »

need some advice on antenna spacing want to drill 3 antenna 1celluar antenna 800 mhz antenna #2 is a dual band commerical antenna 150/450mhz antenna # 3 is a dual band 144/440mhz. will be going on a 2005 tundra extra or double cab. also any one know where i can find a small console for this truck. I need 2 radios and a siren/control box to fit.
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va3wxm
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Post by va3wxm »

Theoretically you'll want the antennas spaced at least 1/4 wave apart at the lowest frequency. For 2m ham that's about 19".

In reality, space them as best you can and plug 'em in! :)
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