Craig:
If you're interested, I run three radios off the original roof top AM/FM
antenna by using two separate splitters (from a company in OH called
Transal - let me know if you need address/phone number), one having a
PL-59 connector for the CB and the second with a BNC connector for a
scanner. I don't have quite the range that a separate antenna gives
you, for the CB. However, I haven't considered that a detriment.
Although not all will see it my way, I abhor the sight of a GMC with
dual or single CB antennas sprouting from the side view mirrors and the
exposed wiring going through the side of the coach. My way is not only
much more eye pleasing, but quicker to accomplish.
I purchased a low profile, roof mounted CB antenna, but had reservations
about mounting it because of having to get behind the paneling to pull
the antenna wire, so I didn't use it.
Another alternative in the area you are considering mounting is a glass
mount.
If you do mount on the side of the coach, make sure you
consider/understand the antenna radiating pattern when transmitting, so
that you don't create a "blind" spot and loose receiving/transmitting
capability.
Paul Bartz
> From: VAIRBOY [SMTP:VAIRBOY]
> Sent: Thursday, July 16, 1998 1:16 AM
> Subject: GMC: CB Mount
>
> I need some advise on mounting a new CB Antenna. I would like to use a
> side mount and locate it between the rear edge of the driver's side
> window and the front edge of the galley window, about four inches
> below the top edge of the window. My questions are: A) is there
> anything back there I need to worry about hitting (wiring etc...), B)
> is this a structurally supported area or is there a support rib
> located between these two windows that I can drill through (or would
> that be a bad thing).
>
> Thanks - Craig, '78 Royale
