[Mgs] Antenna hole size on MGB

[Charley & Peggy Robinson]

What frequency band is "medium wave?"

CR


On 6/24/2016 11:19 AM, Bert Palte via Mgs wrote:
> This is how to determine where to put your antenna.
> Locate a portable radio, one with medium wave reception.
> Tune to a medium wave transmitter. (if you can find one).
> Start the car engine.
> Walk around the car with the radio near your considered antenna locations.
> The best location is obviously where you hear minimal ignition noise 
> on your radio.
> Bert
> PA0LPS
> SA4BRL
> *Gesendet:* Montag, 20. Juni 2016 um 23:58 Uhr
> *Von:* "Steve via Mgs" <mgs at autox.team.net>
> *An:* "mgs at autox.team.net" <mgs at autox.team.net>
> *Betreff:* [Mgs] Antenna hole size on MGB
> I also have to wonder why you want to put the antenna on driver's 
> side. I too would put it on the passenger's side. Unless you are 
> talking about the rear. Still? As for size of hole, measure the metal 
> part that goes through the fender or scuttle into the car, (it's 
> usually some sort of threaded cast metal). You must use the actual 
> antenna you are going to install. The part that is to go through the 
> fender may not be circular, but you can extrapolate the circle from 
> the size. The antenna may also have instructions. Hmm. As a rough 
> estimate you can use the chrome bezel of the antenna as a guess. You 
> don't want to make the hole larger than that. In fact, you want to 
> make the hole as small as possible. You may be able to install the 
> workings of the antenna from the inside of the car. Make a template of 
> the hole you want to make. Again, don't make it bigger than the chrome 
> bezel of the antenna. Make sure that there isn't something important 
> under the location where you are going to drill
> the hole, and that you will have enough room in the footwell, fender, 
> etc. for the antenna motor and shaft and will be able to snake the 
> wire through to the radio. Find your location, tape your template on 
> so both sides of the cut are protected. I suggest using a pinpoint 
> metal punch to dimple the center of the hole to be cut, then employ a 
> new circular metal cutting blade with small center pilot hole. Insert 
> the bit into VSR drill, have a beer, grit your teeth, and go for it.
> Any problems, have another beer and ask a neighbor for HELP!
>
> Steve Edelstein
> Sent from my iPad
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