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| Above— Mobile with a pringles cantennna. Scroll down to see more parts. | ||
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Hose Clamp Tripod Mount |
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Older pistol grip with ¼ x 20 threaded stud was rescued from a spare parts box. The ¼ inch threaded nut of the hose clamp tripod mount, pictured below, is compatible with standard camera tripods.
Below right— New multifunction table top tripod available for under ten dollars easily converts to a pistol grip. |
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| A pringles cantenna, coffee can antenna or other cylindrical microwave antenna can be attached to a camera tripod or pistol grip for stabililty by fashioning the simple hose clamp mount pictured above. | ||||
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Window mounts, Nikon Car Window Mount, Pro-Optic Car Window Mount, Bushnell 78-4405 Car Window Mount, will allow a directional antenna, any spotting scope, camera or tripod-adaptable binocular to be mounted on a car or truck window.
See an example of a
tripod
supporting a beer cantenna (scroll down to view) that was probably more fun to make than effective to use.
If using an omnidirectional antenna, the important thing is ensure the whip extends above the roof line of the vehicle. At this height the antenna is free from any vehicular obstruction. The will prevent the car from blocking, distorting or shading the signal of the antenna. The roof also acts as a ground plane for the antenna and actually becomes part of the antenna's electrical system. For something taller, see the portable PVC conduit antenna mast. The DIY cell phone tripod uses an angle brace, neoprene washers, threaded rod, mending bracket, some cable ties or jb weld, a belt clip and wing nuts. |
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