"NetWeasel" wrote:
Hi all,
I've got an aluminum tool box in the back of my pickup truck. It's the
usual type that spans the bed right behind the cab.

I'm thinking that it might make a good antenna mounting point. I don't
want to drill into the body of the truck, but I wouldn't mind putting a
couple holes in the toolbox.

I have two questions. The first is: If I mount brackets to the tool
box, will I need some sort of ground strap to connect it to the frame of
the truck to give me a good ground?

Yes..I'd drill the box into the truck frame, that way it won't come
loose in a traffic accident, and it will give you a good ground.
Ground strap would be my last resort..


The second is: Will I see any real world improvement in performance by
using dual antennas?

Not unless you're in Texas and have bull-horns on your hood.

Twin antennas suck..they are too close to each other. Use one
antenna.

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