Extreme NMO – Subaru, Silver and the 60″ Whip
A reinforced Subaru through-hole NMO installation using silver epoxy and a metal plate stiffener accommodates the 62 inch Diamond SG7900A dual-band mobile antenna.
Ham Radio . Magnum Experimentum
Antennas, experiments, engineering and other articles of interest to radio folks.
Anything about the NMO mount and more specifically the larger 3/4 inch hole version.
A reinforced Subaru through-hole NMO installation using silver epoxy and a metal plate stiffener accommodates the 62 inch Diamond SG7900A dual-band mobile antenna.
Two NMO through-hole antenna mount parts, the Laird MBO and MABO, were prototyped to help down select the choice of 3/8″ or 3/4″ hole. The opinions of engineers, machinists and others were obtained.
It’s time to replace my mag mount antenna and go “through hole” with my Mobile Antenna. NMO seems to be the way to go. Reviewed are some candidates from brand name to no name.