Ham Radio Antenna Installation - 2024 Subaru Outback. No Holes or Magnets!!!

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In this video I show you how I installed a Ham Radio Antenna (Comet SBB5) on a 2024 Subaru Outback using Ditch Light Brackets.
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@StealthGTI 21 день назад

I use ditch light brackets, too! They're empty most of the time; I use them mostly for contesting. Nice work! -Scott

@N3PEM 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for this. I have a 2019 Rav 4 and I been scratching my head on how to effectively mount an antenna on it and the now I have a solution!

@SevenFortyOne 2 месяца назад

So far, this is working well for me. No scratches in the paint from magnets, no holes in the car to lessen it's value, and I fit in the garage with no issues

@N3PEM 2 месяца назад

@@SevenFortyOne these new cars are really a challenge for antenna mounting. Thanks for the video I just orderd mine!

@SevenFortyOne 2 месяца назад

@N3PEM where did you find the brackets for the RAV4? I'll add a link...

@aa3konthego 3 месяца назад

Now that's thinking outside the box!

@temporarilyoffline 3 месяца назад

That forward lean will get you some extra punch into the local repeater - not only will you be driving like a speed freak, but you'll be forcing that RF in too! Smart Move!

@MikeN2MAK 3 месяца назад

This might be super helpful. I've been thinking about an Outback for my next car. We'll see what happens, but great video.

@w2aew 2 месяца назад

I have a 2023 Outback. I used the same lip mount. I put it on the hatch, just below the tailight, above the point where the bumper starts to curve. I have my ATAS-120A antenna there. Not ideal since it is fairly low, but it does work.

@SevenFortyOne 2 месяца назад

When I was editing the video I realized there was probably room on the hatch right below the tail light. If I ever put HF in this car I may revisit that spot for the diamond mount

@toddhowell2299 2 месяца назад

Beautiful. I've been looking for a solution for my '18 Outback and they make brackets for that model year too. I'm hoping to run coax and power through the firewall. Thanks for the tip on the ditch light brackets.

@frankwc0o 2 месяца назад

That's exactly what I wanted to do. I even asked you about those brackets for this purpose. Thanks for doing this video. Although, I don't like punching a hole on the grommet at the door hinge. There is a place you can "punch" through in the fire wall. Either way, looks like a great way to place an antenna. Now would an HF antenna work!

@SevenFortyOne 2 месяца назад

Where is there a place to go through the firewall? I didn't see it

@frankwc0o 2 месяца назад

@@SevenFortyOne At the moment, I can't remember which video I watched, I'll look more on my history, but there is a Gromit somewhere near the steering wheel, or the brake pedals on the other side of the firewall, that's where you put through your coax cable.

@SevenFortyOne 2 месяца назад

I saw that too...it's only on the older model..mine does not have that grommet

@tangle70 22 дня назад

@2:15 - Just a note, they make a mount like that without the tab. I have one on my Explorer attached to the rear hatch.

@SevenFortyOne 22 дня назад

I've seen it...I think it is from comet and will be something to consider in the future

@scottjohnston804 3 месяца назад

So I have a 2020 outback, I spent a long time figuring out my antennas. I custom made a bracket that attaches to the top rack and the coax is brought in through the rear hatch. I also have hamsticks that attach to a mag mount on the car top. I almost mounted a tarhill on the back via a tow hitch

@SevenFortyOne 3 месяца назад

I didn't want to put anything on top of the car as I need it to fit in my Garage and also occasional low parking garages in Boston.

@greasygrits1225 25 дней назад

Great video! I didn't see your follow-up radio installation link at the end. Is that in the works or am I missing something?

@SevenFortyOne 25 дней назад

If I don't have to work OT tomorrow the radio install video will post Friday. I've been pretty busy at my day job so this took some time to get out together...

@greasygrits1225 25 дней назад

@@SevenFortyOne I have one of those too, so I completely understand. Thanks for the quick reply and looking forward to it!

@LetsGoAmateurRadio Месяц назад

@sevenfortyone recommendations please for a ‘20 Avalon antenna mount like you found for your Subaru? The maker you used doesn’t have one for the Avalon

@SevenFortyOne Месяц назад

Try a Google search...that's where I'd start if I were facing this problem

@LetsGoAmateurRadio Месяц назад

I’ll keep looking thanks!

@whiskyguzzler982 19 дней назад

How are you rocking’ “Historic Vehicle” plates on a 2024 Outback?

@SevenFortyOne 19 дней назад

Take a close look at the plates

@LetsGoAmateurRadio 29 дней назад

How do I expose the K-400 stud? Mine is flush under the NMO mount and doesn’t appear to have much of a stud.

@SevenFortyOne 29 дней назад

The outer brass collar unscrews

@subieadventures777 2 месяца назад

The hoods on 2024 Subaru's are aluminum? I have a 2024 Forester Wilderness, and is it aluminum too? That's the first I've heard of this.

@SevenFortyOne 2 месяца назад

I can't say for the Forester but mine is definitely aluminum

@ambhouse 16 дней назад

My 2015 Forester's hood is aluminum, but the roof is steel. Most all of our 2019 Ford F150 is aluminum.

@Otisnfur Месяц назад

Do you have any issues with your antenna interfering with Subaru's "Eyesight" for cruise control/lane control?

@SevenFortyOne Месяц назад

I don't have any issues

@Otisnfur Месяц назад

@@SevenFortyOne thank you! I'm starting to get into the hobby and have an outback that I don't want to drill holes in 😅 probably going to do something very similar to this on my own!

@Otisnfur Месяц назад

@@SevenFortyOne what NMO stud are you using? Does that come with the SBB-5 or did you repurpose the stud that came with the original K400 mount you were using before switching to the fog light mounts?

@SevenFortyOne Месяц назад

@Otisnfur I reused the one from the k400 since it was ready to go but I have a generic one I got from quicksilver that I used to size the holes in the fog light bracket

@Otisnfur Месяц назад

@@SevenFortyOne Thank you again. I guess what I'm trying to figure out is how you got the connecter mounted to the bracket. When you're drilling the holes you use the smaller stud, but at the end of the video is the larger stud you mentioned came from the k400. If I don't already have a k400 and am looking to do this as a fresh install with the same SBB-5NMO antenna, how would you recommend going about securing the antenna to the bracket?

@truckinguy92 2 месяца назад

I hate aluminum hoods and why I didn’t put my antenna there.

@porcoutah9967 15 дней назад

I have , had 2014, 2019 Forester similar car. antenna mounting picture are on my QRZ page, if anyone interested. HF and VHF AG6JU

@donwhitehead4587 3 месяца назад

My ‘21 Outback has a Comet NMO mount with the Comet 2x4 antenna mounted where you put yours EXCEPT mine is 2” or so closer to the A pillar. It has NO FLEX WHATSOEVER!! The antenna coax terminates to an Icom 2730 residing under the driver’s seat. I chose not to route the coax and 12AWG DC through the grommet like you. AC4OK

@SevenFortyOne 3 месяца назад

I wonder if the comet mount is different/better. The diamond mount wouldn't sit on the hood properly any closer to the a pillar. I also wonder if there is something different in the hood design on your '21