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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
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WB5NMZ Rating: 2006-11-22
Outstanding mount! Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
Bought mine to mount a hamstick on my 2006 Ford F-150. Mount was easy to install and looks rugged enough to tow a boat! I really like the way it gets the antenna clear of the truck body, too. High quality workmanship evidenced throughout and the company owner will work with you to ensure you get exactly the right product for your application. If you're planning on adding an HF antenna to your truck, this is the way to go.
KE5AVC Rating: 2006-03-23
A great solid mount Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
Bought one of these last year to mount a 2m/70cm antenna on my F-150. My original intention in buying it was to allow use of LMR-400 as the feedline, however the co-ax must be attached to the mount before inserting it in the stake pocket and needs to fit in a 0.250" groove machined in the side of the mount. I ended up using LMR-240, but am completely satisfied with the result.
Took a little doing and a 2' extension on my rachet drive to install the nut that fastens the mount to the bottom of the pocket -- this may be easier on other vehicles, but the end result is a mount that is rock solid and will never vibrate loose. Also available with a pre-installed co-ax pigtail for a more off-the-shelf solution.
Highly recommended.
Charles
KE5AVC
KC5HMC Rating: 2006-03-23
Simple, Strong and good looking Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
This is the best mount I have used as well as the strongest. Little to no modification needed to install and it looks great. Not only does it keep you from drilling holes it allows you to run the coax safely along the frame where it won't get pinched ( at least in my case ). Well worth the money!!
WN6V Rating: 2005-07-08
Perfect for pickups! Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
My GEOTOOL mounts have been on my 2004 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab for about 8 months. Certainly provides a secure, grounded, and solid mount without having to drill holes in the body of the truck or bed as any drilling provides for the chance for rust. I have a Yaesu ATAS-120 and a Diamond SG-7900 mounted on the geotool mounts.
WA4JM Rating: 2004-07-26
NO B.S Antenna Mount For Pick-Up's Time Owned: more than 12 months.
It's now been several years and this mount is still going strong. Check out the pics that users have submitted and you will see my F150 with a Texas Bug Catcher.