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Werewolfx · 03-23-2008, 01:15 PM

Be careful about putting multiple antennas that close (ie inside that pvc tube). For one, horizontal polarization for most transmitter omnidirectional antennas is BAD. Two, you put two antennas that close together, and you can have disasterous results for both radios. It would be alright for the scanner alone, but why bother? A big white (or you could paint it i suppose) pvc pipe mounted on the roof of your van is going to be just as conspicuous as a 15" tall scanner antenna, and you still need the other mounts for your CB and ham radios. I'd just use a cheapo rubber FM antenna from an auto parts store for your FM radio. They mount on your front fender and work pretty well. You would need to drill a 1/2"-7/8" hole depending on the antenna.

03-23-2008, 01:15 PM	#23
Werewolfx Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 14	Be careful about putting multiple antennas that close (ie inside that pvc tube). For one, horizontal polarization for most transmitter omnidirectional antennas is BAD. Two, you put two antennas that close together, and you can have disasterous results for both radios. It would be alright for the scanner alone, but why bother? A big white (or you could paint it i suppose) pvc pipe mounted on the roof of your van is going to be just as conspicuous as a 15" tall scanner antenna, and you still need the other mounts for your CB and ham radios. I'd just use a cheapo rubber FM antenna from an auto parts store for your FM radio. They mount on your front fender and work pretty well. You would need to drill a 1/2"-7/8" hole depending on the antenna.