Roof Rail antenna mounts?

[scubanut]

Hi, I'm thinking of using a roof rail mount for vhf/uhf, (Diamond mount)

Vehicle is a Freelander with standard roof rail / bars.

Has anyone had any experience of using these mounts and any advice regarding earth connections?
(mainly use would be vhf but may try hf mobile later)

I usually use a magmount but want to use a bigger antenna on a better mount.

Thanks,

[falbo]

Worked fine on my jeep cherokee. Never bothered to earth it either,that was for vhf. For hf I used my magmount when parked up. Just try it and see. Good luck.

[radio ga ga]

i use these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CB-Radio-2-Wa ... s49tnsdgLg

i replace the 3/8 with an so239 barrel connector , but have to widen the hole with a step drill bit.

[radio ga ga]

here's the mount without cable

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-8-Solid-Met ... 0720790519

[nick26cumbria]

Hi i used the mount on a freelander and was good for vhf/uhf. For hf I fed a earth lead from the mount and to the bolt that held the roof bar to the body. Worked well and easily done.

[Farty]

I use a similar one on the roof rail of my fourbie. I use a fat earth cable that terminates at one of the roof rail mounting bolts.