Type of antenna

[Fifty]

Good day all,
Have searched around and PM'ed some people about this but with no avail.

I just ordered a Icom ID880H radio and looking to mount it up by the sun glass holder. Nice and out of the way.

I started to look at the antennas and what I would need but quickly became lost on all of the information.

Could anyone recommend a good antenna? For that anything else that I should have in this setup?

Thank you all,

 

[Yukon Joe]

Here is a thread that discusses mounting types.
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/showthread.php?p=641521

Yukon Joe
www.RUNRAPTORRUN.com

 

[Fifty]

Thank you, I am going to mount it to the roof and hope to unscrew it when I am not using it.

The types of antennas are where I am lost. Seems like there are millions of types of them. Not sure what makes one better then the next one.

 

[Icecobra]

You need a dual band antenna that goes from 100 to 999 mhz... A great source for information is HRO Ham radio outlet.. Your antenna will run from about 40.00 to 100.00 for a reasonable one... Talk to the guys there they will guide you based on your needs and desires...

 

[JayneCobb]

Ham & Amateur Radios - Equipment, Parts and Supply | AES

I went with Larsen NMO 2m/70cm band antenna

 

[Fifty]

Thank you both, I will looking into those.

 

[All The Way]

something to read Amateur Radio VHF Options

 

[Fifty]

There are so many types, brands, colors, and heights of antennas out there. Never would have guesses that.