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RE: antenna install



sounds like a porcupine Audi.....

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>From: 	Adam P. Brodeur[SMTP:AdamB@net1plus.com]
>Sent: 	November 2, 1999 6:07 PM
>To: 	DaveSenu@aol.com
>Cc: 	quattro@audifans.com
>Subject: 	Re: antenna install
>
>Hi Dave:
>
>Well, what's your call?  I'm not fortunate enough to have an A4, as I am
>still a
>poor college student, but do have an 84 4000SQ that has just about every
>electronic gadget known to man.  As you probably know, a 3/4 inch NMO right
>through the center of the roof is the most professional installation.
>However,
>most people don't like drilling a hole in their car.  However, let me tell
>you
>from experience that I have installed plenty of NMO's and not a single one
>has
>ever leaked.
>
>On my 4000, I use a Larsen 5/8 2-meter whip for everyday travel back and
>forth to
>school.  I have a heavy duty Diamond trunk lip mount with that installs with
>4
>set screws.  I have it mounted on the right side of the trunk opposite the
>AM/FM
>antenna.  I also have an NMO to 3/8 x 24 adapter so that I can put on my
>Hustler
>CG 144 2 meter collinear.  I only use this antenna when I really need the
>extra
>gain (5.2 db).  On the top center of the rear glass, I have a Larsen scanner
>antenna, and in the center of the trunk near the glass I have my Big Brother
>mag
>mount GPS antenna.  (A lot of antennas, but necessary for the equipment in
>the
>car.)
>
>Let me know if you want any other suggestions or specifics on antenna
>installation.
>
>Adam P. Brodeur, N1RSX
>84 4KSQ
>
>