Mobile Antenna + Mag Mount

09-21-2001

Here's a question: If I got the 7dBi Mobile Antenna from HyperLink (http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/hg2407u.html), would it be a bad thing if I just epoxied a big-ass magnet to the bottom? <br>
This also might be better asked: what the hell is "Integral N-Type Male"?<br>
But, ultimately, could I just put a magnet on the bottom? Or is the mounting type that important to the antenna?

09-22-2001

Being a Amateur Radio operator, I know a little about antennas. Looking at the antenna you should be able to get a mag mount with an "N" connector on it however their only rated to 500 MHZ. Just a couple of tips: Keep the coax run short, and make sure the antenna has a good ground (mag mounts capacitance couple to the body of the car, keep the antenna away from other antennas.

Good luck,
Don

10-21-2001

Well I tried an onmi worked ok, but I have found that the yagi on the back of my truck works better. I wish i could find a rotor for 12 volts. I have also looked into a small panel antenna like a Smart Ant. 60 degrees.

09-21-2001	#1 (permalink)
Posts: n/a	Mobile Antenna + Mag Mount Here's a question: If I got the 7dBi Mobile Antenna from HyperLink (http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/hg2407u.html), would it be a bad thing if I just epoxied a big-ass magnet to the bottom? <br> This also might be better asked: what the hell is "Integral N-Type Male"?<br> But, ultimately, could I just put a magnet on the bottom? Or is the mounting type that important to the antenna?

09-22-2001	#2 (permalink)
Posts: n/a	Make sure your grounded Being a Amateur Radio operator, I know a little about antennas. Looking at the antenna you should be able to get a mag mount with an "N" connector on it however their only rated to 500 MHZ. Just a couple of tips: Keep the coax run short, and make sure the antenna has a good ground (mag mounts capacitance couple to the body of the car, keep the antenna away from other antennas. Good luck, Don

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10-21-2001	#3 (permalink)
Posts: n/a	Well I tried an onmi worked ok, but I have found that the yagi on the back of my truck works better. I wish i could find a rotor for 12 volts. I have also looked into a small panel antenna like a Smart Ant. 60 degrees.