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Category: Antennas: HF Mobile & Accessories

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Review Summary For : Breedlove Antenna Mounts
Reviews: 53MSRP: 85
Description:
Breedlove Machine makes a variety of mobile antenna mounts which are
machined from solid brass. The one shown is their ballmount with an
included quick disconnect.

They also make stake pocket mounts, and high-voltage insulators for use
with auto-couplers.
Product is in production
More Info: http://breedlovemounts.com
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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WB7TXG Rating: 2011-02-11
First class product Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
If you want a first class, great looking mount then look no father! The workmanship is outstanding, shipment of product is great.

Craig's mounts are the only ones I would recommend. They are made of the highest quality material and will last a lifetime
W3FLH Rating: 2010-11-29
Custom Stake Pocket Mount Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I got another mount from Jerry, this time a custom configuration of a Stake Pocket Mount for my Dodge. Once again, Jerry shows he's a very skilled machinist (and a wonderful person) as he supplied a well-finished, sturdy mount in time for my vacation.

If you're in search of high quality, well designed, rugged and long-lasting antenna mounts, Jerry Breedlove is the answer!

de Tony, W3FLH
73

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Earlier 5-star review posted by W3FLH on 2010-09-13

First let me say, Jerry is an outstanding machinist and person!

After some confusion over exactly what was sent to me originally, Jerry sent a new insulator combo to replace the first, and allowed me to keep the incorrect set at no charge! On top of that, the machining and build quality are first-rate, providing a high-quality/high-strength mount for any application.

This gentleman is highly recommended.

de Tony, W3FLH
73
N9GJ Rating: 2010-10-04
Solid well made mount Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I've used several other antenna mounts and at a recent ham club meeting compared what others were using for their mobile HF antennas - every one I looked at had experienced failures from stripped out threads or weak materials that could not handle the stresses of an HF antenna on a mobile installation. In the past I've had a lot of trouble trying to keep my antennas vertical as I drive....not with this mount. I got the pinned ball mount and it stays where it belongs.

The Breedlove ball mount is massive, well made from quality materials, and it ain't going anywhere. My antenna is rock solid. When I opened the box and held the mount in my hand I really felt like I had gotten way more in value than what I paid for - a novel sensation. If/when I buy mobile antenna mounts in the future, they'll be hand-made in the USA....from Breedlove.
KD7MVT Rating: 2010-10-03
A mount built like a tank Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I got tired of my flimsy stake mount in my truck and was looking for something that was well built.

I got what I asked for and more with the Breedlove stake mount. It came in less then a week and looks stronger then the truck itself. It has a nice mounting system compared to others that use expanding rubber. Once mounted, this mount is not going anywhere.

Great customer service.

I've been spending all week recommending this mount to everyone.
K9RTO Rating: 2010-04-03
Superb quality; reasonable price. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I ordered a Hustler "heavy duty" ball mount to install a 102" whip on my trailer. I was unable to get it to secure sufficiently to even allow me to pull down on the whip stainless Hustler spring to tie it down for travel. When I tried to tighten the ball nut the cheap threads pulled out.

I ordered Jerry Breedlove's pinned brass ball mount with aluminum mount plates and quick-detach mouont, and it is all absolutely top drawer workmanship and materials. Rugged, attractive and I thought the price was very reasonable for the quality. I also ordered (2) of his aluminum front bed rail brackets with a quick detach whip mount and a 239 antenna mount. Once again absolutely top quality. He even modified the brackets to accommodate my tonneau cover. Both shipments were received within 3 days of placing my order.

You can't go wrong with Jerry Breedlove's products.
NX7U Rating: 2009-07-22
A-1 craftsmanship Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Got the backing plate/SO-239 connector/"flat top" swivel ball mount to use with a High Sierra 1800 screwdriver on my '08 Tundra. Asked him if I could get a slightly larger diameter backing plate than the stock unit--"no problem". Received within a week (coast-to-coast). Solidly made items with excellent fit. Came with hints on how to mount the backing plate to the vehicle skin, as well as a few extra pieces of hardware to aid the process (a nice touch).
The mount holds the HS1800 with no problems, no vibration, highway speeds not a problem. A ball mount like this significantly eases the main challenge of any HF mobile installation--establishing a solid ground connection to the vehicle. It's all "automatic" through the backing plate. And the SO-239 connector on offer is just as solid and really convenient.
On top of that, the pricing and service are excellent. Jerry answered all my follow-on questions quickly and professionally.
You won't be disappointed!
K2DMG Rating: 2009-03-30
Wow, VERY STRONG Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I called Jerry on a Monday around 4pm and ordered is Pedestal Mount, Backing Plates and Coaxial Connector. After ordering the mounts I called one or two more times with a few more questions. Every time I called Jerry he was happy to answer my questions and very polite. My package was delivered to my house on Wednesday Morning Via Priority Mail.

I own a Chevy Impala and my plans were to put my Tarheel Model 75 on my trunk. I drilled everything through the trunk and wow. The antenna doesn't move or shake!! When I close my trunk from being opening the antenna doesn't even shack only the 6' whip. The true test was today 3/30/2009. Current temp in Rochester today is 30 degrees with winds out of the north at 30mph gusting to 50mph. I took my car down RT490 and got the car up to 85Mph and the antenna wasn't shacking at all. The antenna wasn’t moving what so ever.

Jerry tells you when you buy his mounts the mount will not break. The mounts are so strong it will rip your cars metal before it breaks the mount. After my test today I believe him. This mount isn't going anywhere. Any one who would like to see pics email me at my call-sign at yahoo.com.

Thank you Jerry, I am one very happy customer!!!

Dan Gitro – K2DMG
KC2MIB Rating: 2009-02-22
SOLID AS A ROCK!! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT WITH HANK AT HIS SHOP IN GASTONIA, NC. I NEEDED A STRONGER MOUNT FOR MY TARHEEL M40 ANTENNA AS I RUN HI-POWER MOBILE. THE MOUNT I WAS USING WORKED FAVORABLE BUT JUST WAS NOT UP TO MY STANDARD. I BOUGHT HIS BACKING PLATES($40) AND THE PEDESTAL MOUNT($20). HANK ASSISTED ME IN REMOVING MY PREVIOUS SETUP AND INSTALLING HIS PRODUCT. THE PROCEDURE TOOK US ABOUT 1&1/2HR. MOMENT OF TRUTH, STATIONARY CHECK - GOOD TO GO. HIGH SPEED CHECK - SAME AS STATIONARY. I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THE QUALITY OF MR BREEDLOVE'S PRODUCTS. EVERY SINGLE PIECE YOU GET IS HAND MADE. YOU JUST CAN'T GET ANYMORE PRECISE THAN THAT. I MUST PUBLICLY THANK HANK FOR ASSISTING. HE IS RECOVERING FROM A RECENT STROKE EPISODE AND VISIBLY TIRED, HE NEVER TOOK A BREAK FROM HELPING UNTIL MY MOBILE WAS SQUARED AWAY. WHENEVER YOU HEAR MY MOBILE SIGNAL SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 10M & 40 METERS, REST ASSURED HANK BREEDLOVE MOUNTS IS THE PLATFORM FROM WHICH THE SIGNAL IS GENERATED. THIS MOUNT IS SO STRONG THAT WHEN I CLOSE MY TRUNK THE ANTENNA DOES NOT WOBBLE, NOT EVEN SLIGHTLY. SEMPER FI HANK.

s/f
KC2MIB
W4SH Rating: 2009-01-19
Nice Product Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I agree with the others below. For the price, a nice, well made product. I was impressed with the so-239 I purchased. Nicely made and very strong. Placed the order and received the mount in around 3 days. Highly recommended.

Trey W4SH
K9PU Rating: 2009-01-17
good product, good price Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This guy makes a good product at a good price, answers e-mail questions and has quick delivery.

Highly recommended.

Scott