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AB
24th May 2014, 10:16 PM
I need to add an extra mount on my arb bull bar for my fancy sat phone aerial.

Can't believe this bar only has one mount.

I could however mount it on one of the spot light mounts but having an aerial mounted in the middle of the bar may cause issues?

Anyways, main question...

Majority of the added accessory mounts you can buy these days are simply U channel with slots cut out and some thin hose clamps which doesn't fill me with confidence in reliability!

Has anyone used these or how have you added more mounts on your bars for aerials?
Bloodyaussie
24th May 2014, 10:18 PM
ARB sell a very good mount.... I have one on the front of my car that I am not using at present.
MudRunnerTD
24th May 2014, 10:18 PM
They will be fine mate.
AB
24th May 2014, 10:21 PM
ARB sell a very good mount.... I have one on the front of my car that I am not using at present.

Could that present be transferred to me next weekend for some cuddles?
Bloodyaussie
24th May 2014, 10:22 PM
Maybe..... the cuddle has to be very special..!!!
NP99
24th May 2014, 10:24 PM
Or try the gme product MB408B - Antenna Mounting Bracket

http://www.gme.net.au/products/accessories/accessories-mounting-brackets-antenna/MB408B
AB
24th May 2014, 10:25 PM
Or try the gme product MB408B - Antenna Mounting Bracket

http://www.gme.net.au/products/accessories/accessories-mounting-brackets-antenna/MB408B

They look better...
NP99
24th May 2014, 10:26 PM
I had a ss one years ago, great kit :)
Bloodyaussie
24th May 2014, 10:30 PM
The one I have is better.... I will take a pic.
Bloodyaussie
24th May 2014, 10:33 PM
Here you go. ...

44994
Winnie
24th May 2014, 10:33 PM
Johnny's is like this, very nice

http://www.gme.net.au/products/accessories/accessories-mounting-brackets-antenna/MB101SS
AB
24th May 2014, 10:34 PM
Here you go. ...

<img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44994"/>

That's the ship right there!!!!
lucus30
24th May 2014, 11:10 PM
I got one of the stainless steel GME ones and its pretty good

Just make sure you measure your bars diameter properly
threedogs
25th May 2014, 09:21 AM
why not fold up one or two and weld them on ??
AB
25th May 2014, 09:31 AM
why not fold up one or two and weld them on ??

I was thinking that too 3d but BA's one looks to be doing the job ok.
threedogs
25th May 2014, 09:39 AM
No probs yell out if you need some already have design at laser cutters,
did the post arrive ???
AB
25th May 2014, 09:41 AM
No probs yell out if you need some already have design at laser cutters,
did the post arrive ???

It did thanks mate, the misses didnt tell me she went to the post box so I only found it last night. I'll put it on soon and wang some photos up, cheers John!!!
threedogs
25th May 2014, 09:59 AM
always happy to help if I can and thanks for your bit too appreciated for sure,
Bloodyaussie
25th May 2014, 11:51 AM
About bloody time AB.... good on ya John !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GQ TANK
31st May 2014, 08:02 PM
bloodyaussie - how far apart do you have the antennas -if the antennas are too close it will affect you radioation partern and can result in higher VSWR.


I always have a good laugh when i see 4wd with the 2 antennas jiust about touching.
NP99
31st May 2014, 09:01 PM
http://www.4-wheeling-in-western-australia.com/uhf-antenna.html

Option A looks pretty good to solve the problem, last para on the above link.