R-442 mounting recommendations

Ralph Fuller · Unread post by **Ralph Fuller** » July 15th, 2010, 10:50 am

I'm mounting a R-442. Is there anything I need to know about spacing near the radio? It is not mounted in the picture.
Where to mount the antenna bracket on the passenger side, so it won't interfere with the side curtains and door when installed. I've seen some mounted at an angle backward, and others mounted straight up.

Ralph Fuller · Unread post by **Ralph Fuller** » July 15th, 2010, 10:56 am

Here is a picture of the AB-15 antenna that I will be mounting. Is this the correct angle and placement?

Unread post by **rickf** » July 15th, 2010, 12:19 pm

The correct angle is straight up I am pretty sure since that is the best receive position for the antennae. The spacing between the radios I am not sure about but I put mine to close together and the covers will not work.

What you have there looks right.

Rick

Ralph Fuller · Unread post by **Ralph Fuller** » July 15th, 2010, 1:00 pm

Thanks, Rick: That is exactly the kind of information I need. I forgot about having to put the covers on both radios.
Speaking of covers...I bought a couple of NOS R-442 covers for $5.99 plus shipping.

moose53 · Unread post by **moose53** » July 15th, 2010, 5:51 pm

I agree, the spacing in your pic looks right, and the antenna should be vertical, not leaning back.

Jim

Ralph Fuller · Unread post by **Ralph Fuller** » July 15th, 2010, 7:06 pm

Thanks, Jim; I've seen several antennas mounted at an angle, and couldn't understand why.

halftracknut · Unread post by **halftracknut** » July 15th, 2010, 7:08 pm

Check and see that your rear seat will lift up....

Ralph Fuller · Unread post by **Ralph Fuller** » July 16th, 2010, 3:50 pm

Thanks, Halftrack. The R-442 mount can only be mounted one way, and there is no adjustment as to how far it protrudes into the interior.

halftracknut · Unread post by **halftracknut** » July 16th, 2010, 3:56 pm

The reason I mention it after mounting mine the rear cover will rub on the mount so I have to watch so as not to tear my cover

Ralph Fuller · Unread post by **Ralph Fuller** » July 16th, 2010, 5:43 pm

OK...thanks, I'll make sure I don't tear my canvas seat covers.

homerguy · Unread post by **homerguy** » July 17th, 2010, 9:08 am

Gauging from the welded holes,Mine had a 1" gap between the sponsons and the AB-15 was not mounted at an angle. It was on the passenger side rear fender. All of this was presumably installed in service.

I need to know where to mount the brace for the rt524 sponson plate

Ralph Fuller · Unread post by **Ralph Fuller** » July 17th, 2010, 9:56 pm

Pat: here is one way to mount the brace on an RT 524

salt6 · Unread post by **salt6** » November 19th, 2010, 8:08 pm

What's the length of the support leg?

snock · Unread post by **snock** » November 19th, 2010, 11:59 pm

Here is how the radios and antenna are mounted in mine.

Salt6, the support is 12.75" best I can tell without taking it out.

salt6 · Unread post by **salt6** » November 20th, 2010, 12:46 am

Good enough. Thanks!

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