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Roof bars. will they conduct electricity?
NeilWilson:
Remember though this is for CB, not for intercontinental usage.
You could always try bolting it on as you want, measure the SWR & see if you can get a decent reading then make it a semi-permanent fixture as required.
Neil
Tyke:
Don't let us trouble you MuddyJ old chap - it's only a cb when all said and done.
The guys have told you what works and what is quick to set up mate. Try it first, then make it more permanent if required. If it dont work well then get back and tell us. Someone will be sure to put you right :wink:
TimM:
--- Quote from: "muddyjames" ---every time he went under a tree it fell off
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I used a mag mount for ages, and yes it did get knocked off by trees sometimes, it depends on how strong your magnet is :wink: mine used to get knocked off occasionally, but if I came to a particularly tree lined section I moved it to the back bumper, which was fine for range to nearby vehicles :D
Wanderer:
I wouldn't use anything as an earth that went steel ally. It'll cause the ally to rot in no time.
Have a look under your rear wheel arch where the rear quarter panel (ally) bolts to the rear mud flap mount (steel) it's always corroded and that's just down to the two materials touching each other.
I always run a good earth up to the roof rack for the lights and antennae.
muddyjames:
--- Quote from: "Wanderer" ---I wouldn't use anything as an earth that went steel ally. It'll cause the ally to rot in no time.
Have a look under your rear wheel arch where the rear quarter panel (ally) bolts to the rear mud flap mount (steel) it's always corroded and that's just down to the two materials touching each other.
I always run a good earth up to the roof rack for the lights and antennae.
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So what are sugesting I do? Not to mount the quick release bracket onto the roof bars? Remember it wont be a permenant fixture hopefully.
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