Front Runner Slimline II Antenna Mount

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I am getting my Technicians license in mid January, and was curious to know if there was any mounts for antennas that would attach to a Slimeline II rack? I didn't see any on the web page when I last looked, but was curious if anyone had fabricated one or repurposed another mounting bracket to fit this need?
 
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Kent R said:
I saw someone with the mount and all they did was run a ground wire from the base and attached it to the rack making it long enough so it could move. He had ground off the coating to get good contact. From what he said it worked great.
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That’s good to know. I will probably end up with 2 of these mounts, one for my dual band, one for my 3db gmrs antenna. I’m looking forward to trying it.
 
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TerryD said:
Instead of just a wire, you should probably use a flat strap. You should also put a couple straps from the rack to the top of your vehicle to tie it together electrically.

This is a great example of how to use roof rack mounted antennas.

https://www.thenewx.org/forum/23-exterior/142449-mr-bills-dephep-roof-rack-modifications-antenna-mounts-ham-cb.html#/topics/142449
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Does anyone else have problems finding ground straps now? Or is it just this area? I have a hard time even finding one for a battery ground. I like to hold stuff in my hands before I buy it, but I’m going to have to order some of these!
 
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Captain Chaos said:
Does anyone else have problems finding ground straps now? Or is it just this area? I have a hard time even finding one for a battery ground. I like to hold stuff in my hands before I buy it, but I’m going to have to order some of these!
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Fry's Electronics sells them, if you have one of those in your area.
 
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