Inside an Xterra, 06? I wanted to see what people recommend for connections and mounting....

It's an Icom 208H mobile unit with the detachable face.

- Kareem

I have a 2006 Xterra and am considering getting an antenna for the roof. But cant decide on a magnet mount or glass mount or any other type of mount. The roof has a roof rack so maybe others have used that for antennas. I don't want a terribly long antenna. Lookin' for something low profile where I dont have to worry about parking garages, etc....

I'm probably going to get two antennas - one of ham and other for scanner bands.

any ideas for

I heard that it's possible to get a cable and connect it to the faceplate of the 208h and use it remotely. I checked into this and found that there's a cable called the OPC 589 or 600/601 that can be purchased for about $60. Are there any less expensive alternatives?

- Kareem

Does anyone know of any really easy instructions to follow for modifying this Icom HT?

(all or most band coverage capability)