What does NMO antenna mean?

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What does NMO antenna mean?

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An NMO mount, pictured above, stands for “New Motorola.” It’s a popular type of mounting base that’s frequently used when installing mobile antennas. It comes in two different installation types, thru-hole and magnetic.

Do NMO antennas need to be grounded?

Proper grounding is important, and you need to follow the National Electric Code on this. That means that you either use the ground rod for your home, or if you have to add one under your antenna, it —must— be bonded (attached) to the home ground rod so they are at the same potential.

What is a NMO connection?

A popular type of antenna mount is called an “NMO” which stands for new Motorola. NMO mounts are devised to have a standard threaded connector where you screw on the antenna of choice to the mount of choice. The NMO mount itself connects to the antenna and provides the antenna cable as well.

How do I earth a radio antenna?

Connect one end of the copper wire to the antenna mast with the aid of a mast ground clamp. Then, extend and connect the other end to the house ground. Now that you have successfully grounded your ham radio antenna, you must test the antenna to ensure everything is working absolutely fine.

How do you install a CB antenna without drilling?

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  1. Lip mount to the rear of the hood near the windshield.
  2. Install OEM or aftermarket roof rack to factory mounts, bolt on no-ground-plane antenna.
  3. Install OEM or aftermarket roof rack to factory mounts, purchase large sheet of metal, bolt to roof rack, drill mount through center of metal sheet.

What is a NMO antenna mount?

NMO mounts are typically used to mount Antennas on Vehicles (Cars, Trucks, Vans etc) Adjustable NMO Antenna Mount for Thick Surface Up To 1/2 Inch. 17 ft. Low Loss 195 Cable & UHF Male/ PL-259/ UHF Plug.

Can I convert an NMO to a standard thread antenna?

If you are wanting to convert an NMO mount to a standard 3/8″ x 24 thread mount, check out the NMO38 and PCNMO38 . This will allow you to select a standard thread antenna to mount with the NMO coax/mount! Remember: CB Antennas need to be tuned to their application. This is VERY important!

What are the different types of NMO mounts?

Check our NMO Mobile collection that includes combination of NMO Mounts ( Thru Hole NMO , Magnetic NMO Mount , Thick NMO Mount for Thick roofs, 3/8 Hole NMO mount), Connectors ( PL259 / UHF , Mini UHF , BNC , SMA , TNC and many more connectors) and Cable (RG58, RG58A/U, RG8X, LMR200, RG8, ATX195).

How thick is the antenna mount on a rnmov 195?

Adjustable NMO Antenna Mount for Thick Surface Up To 1/2 Inch. 17 ft. Low Loss 195 Cable & UHF Male/ PL-259/ UHF Plug. RNMOV-195-SUM-C-17I