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Reviews For: Geotool Pickup Truck Stake Pocket Antenna Mounts

Category: Antennas: HF Mobile & Accessories

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Review Summary For : Geotool Pickup Truck Stake Pocket Antenna Mounts
Reviews: 15MSRP: 64.95
Description:
PICKUP-TRUCK ANTENNA MOUNTS!!
FOR VEHICLES WITH STAKE POCKETS!

DESIGNED BY A GEOLOGIST/HAM RADIO OPERATOR

STRONG ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND OFF-ROAD CONDITIONS
The antenna mount design so unique
it has been awarded a patent!

Our heavy duty PICKUP-TRUCK ANTENNA MOUNTS were developed to provide AMATEUR, CB, and COMMERCIAL radio operators with a very strong, easily installed antenna mount for several types of antennas.
Off-road driving puts a significant strain on light-weight antenna mounts currently being sold. Relatively strong "ball" mounts require drilling 3 holes in the body of your vehicle. However, these permanently damage your exposed sheet metal, and can eventually cause fatigue of the body panel. GeoTool Antenna Mounts take advantage of the extra strength of the stake pocket holes, which are designed to handle large racks for transporting equipment and materials. Our mounts are inserted into the stake pocket, and anchored to the bottom of the stake pocket by a 9/16" bolt. GeoTool mounts will endure rugged off road conditions, and will easily cope with modern freeway and turnpike driving.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.geotool.com/antmount.htm
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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K2DS Rating: 2019-05-23
THE BEST Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I had 2 of these on my 2011 150. One for HF screwdriver and the other for VHF. Never had a issue, they worked great. I sold the truck now and I'm happy to hear that Rick is back in operation. I need again 2 for my 2019 GMC 1500 again HF & VHF. This is the best mount out there. You won't be sorry..
KO4NR Rating: 2019-03-07
Great craftmanship!! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Can't be beat for an excellent stake hole mount for a pickup. I helped my friend, KA1FUE, install one in his 2006 Ford F-350 for a Yaesu 120A screwdriver antenna. Worked like a charm.

The machining was top notch with no machine marks to be found. The SO-239 VHF connector was a work of art.

Rick (WA6JKH) at Geotool has resumed production of these mounts. That was great news to my buddy and I. Rick is still updating his web site and gearing back up so be patient when contacting him. He will get back to you as this is not his day job.

Installation instructions included with the mount are excellent with lots of diagrams and pictures.


Bill KO4NR
W9GF Rating: 2012-01-30
Fantastic! Just installed on my 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Time Owned: more than 12 months.
This is a fantastic mount! Originally purchased it for my 2010 Silverado but I traded the truck before I had a chance to install my HF gear. Over the weekend my son and I installed this mount in my new 2012 Silverado (in the drivers side - rear stake pocket). Installation was very easy and instructions were very clear and easy to understand. I installed the Little Tarheel II and my ICOM 7000 and couldn't be more pleased!
NC3Z Rating: 2011-05-26
Perfect solution Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
The best mount out there I could find. Bought a ISM-1 and VHF-1 in May 2011. Just use proper grounding and bonding and you'll have an excellent mobile system.
W4KPA Rating: 2009-04-30
A glowing after-action report Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I call this an after-action report, because I took the mount off of my pick up yesterday, so I can sell the truck. I had it on there for nine years, and it gave me excellent service every day. It cleaned up as shiny and nice as when I bought it, and when I replace the truck, this will go on it as soon as possible. It's a great mount.

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Earlier 5-star review posted by W4KPA on 2004-07-27

You can't go wrong with one of these. I've had mine in the back corner pocket of a Silverado pick-up for four years. Once you've got it tightened down and properly shimmed, it isn't going to move. You may break your antenna off on a low-hanging limb or the drive thru window at McDonalds, but the mount will never give you a problem. You get a good ground to the truck body and the antenna is high and in the clear. I've used all kinds of 3/8 X 24 antennas on mine, but mostly a Hustler with a 75 meter coil. It's the best HF mobile mount I've had.
K4GST Rating: 2008-03-07
Will last longer than your truck Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Superb design? Check.
Massively strong? Check.
Wonderful documentation with color photos? Check.

Yes, you will pay over $80 to get this mount delivered to your door. No, I can't think of a stronger or better looking way to mount an antenna on a pickup.
K4QXX Rating: 2007-08-07
Strong mount Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I installed two of these mounts on my 2005 Dodge 1500. The mounts were a bit of a pain to install (because of the truck, not the mount) but once installed, they work and look great. I have gotten many compliments on the "clean" looking installation. The mounts are a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. The customer service was great as well.

Burch
K4QXX
K4GUN Rating: 2007-08-06
Add me to the list Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I installed two of these on a 2007 Toyota Tundra. Not only are they well made and very stable, but the direct service is outstanding. Toyota just changed the dimensions on the stake pocket for the 2007 so I called to talk about it. Rick was unaware of the new dimentions so he stopped by his local dealership to check it out for himself. He sent me the correct mounts (turns out its the same as the Ford mount) and had them to me very quickly.

Great product, great service and I wish Rick all the best.
W6FCS Rating: 2007-07-07
This is a great mount! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Installed on a 2001 Toyota Tundra with a tarheel Ant. I made all the connections to the mount 1st. Then strung the coax with connector thru the large hole and into the cab. Then dropped the mount into the pocket, screwed in the bottom bolt, and added the shim to firm up the mount. Connected the coax connector to the TS-480SAT, and screwed in the tarheel, and we are on the air. Ran over all the rough roads I could find and mount is solid. This is the only way to go.
W7UV Rating: 2007-03-12
It's Great!!! Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I installed the HF on the Port side of my F-250 and the VHF with SO-239 on Starboard. They both work great! They look like a Million Bucks and are by far the strongest and most attractive mobile mounts I've ever used in over 30 years of hamming... Highly Recommended!