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Ham radio and antenna in a JL?

Discussion in 'Wrangler JL (2018+)' started by dcole, Apr 27, 2019.

  1. Apr 27, 2019 at 11:30 AM
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    dcole

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    Has anyone mounted a ham radio and antennae in their JL? I'm looking for options. K7CAI
     
  2. Apr 27, 2019 at 5:25 PM
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    I want to mount a ham radio have a cb now but no one is ever on it. Ham license is easy to get now no Morse code
     
  3. Apr 27, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Welcome aboard! I use hand helds, so I don't have any mounting advice
     
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  4. Apr 27, 2019 at 7:18 PM
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    Welcome @dcole . For my JK hand held devices like the 67Design mounts have been super secure but coupled with the Vector Offroad mount system will offer even more versatility. Check out whether similar updated products have become available for the JL.

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  5. Apr 27, 2019 at 8:27 PM
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  6. Apr 27, 2019 at 9:09 PM
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    In my circle a known ham that I am. Seriously considering ham radio license since CB is used much less with limited range and now easier to get ham licensed as mentioned.
     
  7. Apr 28, 2019 at 8:52 AM
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    Not yet, but will be getting it when I get time. In the meantime, I don't use the radios unless Im off roading :anonymous:
     
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  8. Apr 28, 2019 at 10:07 AM
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    K7CAI Yes I am licensed. Have some handhelds but want to mount mobile 50 watt transceiver. Just wondering what other people have done.
     
  9. Apr 28, 2019 at 11:20 AM
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    Cool I'll let you know when I get my license
     
  10. Apr 28, 2019 at 3:00 PM
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    I know Morse code but except working from collective stations never had my own licence. I was training for competitive Morse code speed Rx/Tx while a teen, then stopped and never really touch it, but the way they trained us, it's not going to get forgotten either.
     
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  11. Apr 30, 2019 at 6:01 AM
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    A fender mount would be my suggestion. Either an upside down L bracket under the end of the cowl or a bit further down the fender with perhaps a flat bracket or a trunk lip mount.
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    As far as the radio a dual band with a remote head is the easiest solution.
    The body of the radio can be mounted behind the knee panel underneath the steering column.

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    73 de WX5SKY
     
  12. Apr 30, 2019 at 6:50 AM
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    LOL with a title screaming HAM I was beginning to wonder about your whereabouts.
     
  13. Apr 30, 2019 at 8:37 AM
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  14. Apr 30, 2019 at 8:49 AM
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    Yep, it's too bad there isn't a communication subforum here. :rolleyes:
     
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  15. Apr 30, 2019 at 10:01 AM
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    @Bob ...the HAM, interest may be growing here. Ham clearly has its advantages over cell and cb. Remote adventures are best served by a HAM.
     
  16. Apr 30, 2019 at 1:01 PM
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    https://www.jeeps.net/threads/ham-radio-bs.3362/

    When we get enough ham radio folks, we can jump to an entire subforum...
     
  17. Apr 30, 2019 at 1:09 PM
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    I didn't necessarily mean ham specifically.
     
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    Canadian bacon?
     
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    I like Canadian. I like bacon. I like them better separate.
     
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    I knew I had seen the picture of the base unit mounted under the steering column!
     
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