VHF UHF HF Mobile Antenna Placement

We are often asked where the best installation location on a car, truck, or other vehicle is for a VHF UHF or HF mobile antenna; and a picture is worth a thousand words.

Signal Pattern

Signal patterns propagate mainly opposite of the installed antenna’s location on the vehicle.

Placement Example

For example, a rear mounted antenna will propagate away from the rear of the vehicle. Antennas available for this installation are shown below the referenced image.