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Old Oct 19, 2018 | 09:09 AM
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I'm getting a Leer Topper and was initially thinking I could put the antenna on it - won't mind drilling a hole in the fiberglass topper.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2018 | 09:46 AM
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Ray:

You'll either need a ground or one of those larger antennas (can't remember, 1/2λ or 5/8λ) on fiberglass. If you need to remove it (e.g. for a parking garage with a 7' height restriction) you'll need a small ladder!
 
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Old Oct 20, 2018 | 05:12 PM
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Definitely need one that doesn't require a gnd plane. Time to dig out my ARRL antenna book and spend some quality time researching.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2018 | 06:52 PM
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How able installing a fuse and then use your test light to see if it's hot or not.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2018 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by lariatbob
Get a tail light with a pigtail (like used for temporary trailer wiring)
Ground one lead and run the other to one side of the empty fuse socket and then the other.
See the light?
Pull the trim piece off near the fuse box and you'll see a huge ground lug with a couple of grounds already connected right there next to the fuse box. Easy access
 
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Old Oct 20, 2018 | 10:40 PM
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Dentaway: I've been sold on just penetrating the grommet with my 10 gauge wire for a max of 40 amps instead of the fuse tap for a borderline 15 amps. Thanks,


Muecker: thanks too but I'm sold on the practicality of going thru the grommet.


Ray: Drilling a hole in the body only hurts the first time!
 
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