Ham Radio Antenna Installation - 2024 Subaru Outback. No Holes or Magnets!!!

Bummer. Subaru only. Looking for something similar for my 2019 ford f150

My ‘21 Outback has a Comet NMO mount with the Comet 2x4 antenna mounted where you put yours EXCEPT mine is 2” or so closer to the A pillar. It has NO FLEX WHATSOEVER!! The antenna coax terminates to an Icom 2730 residing under the driver’s seat. I chose not to route the coax and 12AWG DC through the grommet like you. AC4OK

Great video 🙂

This might be super helpful. I've been thinking about an Outback for my next car. We'll see what happens, but great video.

The new vehicles are not ham friendly

Now that's thinking outside the box!

That forward lean will get you some extra punch into the local repeater - not only will you be driving like a speed freak, but you'll be forcing that RF in too! Smart Move!

So I have a 2020 outback, I spent a long time figuring out my antennas. I custom made a bracket that attaches to the top rack and the coax is brought in through the rear hatch. I also have hamsticks that attach to a mag mount on the car top. I almost mounted a tarhill on the back via a tow hitch

Thank you so much for this. I have a 2019 Rav 4 and I been scratching my head on how to effectively mount an antenna on it and the now I have a solution!

That's exactly what I wanted to do. I even asked you about those brackets for this purpose. Thanks for doing this video. Although, I don't like punching a hole on the grommet at the door hinge. There is a place you can "punch" through in the fire wall. Either way, looks like a great way to place an antenna. Now would an HF antenna work!

I have a 2023 Outback. I used the same lip mount. I put it on the hatch, just below the tailight, above the point where the bumper starts to curve. I have my ATAS-120A antenna there. Not ideal since it is fairly low, but it does work.

I hate aluminum hoods and why I didn’t put my antenna there.

The hoods on 2024 Subaru's are aluminum? I have a 2024 Forester Wilderness, and is it aluminum too? That's the first I've heard of this.

Beautiful. I've been looking for a solution for my '18 Outback and they make brackets for that model year too. I'm hoping to run coax and power through the firewall. Thanks for the tip on the ditch light brackets.

@sevenfortyone recommendations please for a ‘20 Avalon antenna mount like you found for your Subaru? The maker you used doesn’t have one for the Avalon

Do you have any issues with your antenna interfering with Subaru's "Eyesight" for cruise control/lane control?

How do I expose the K-400 stud? Mine is flush under the NMO mount and doesn’t appear to have much of a stud.

Great video! I didn't see your follow-up radio installation link at the end. Is that in the works or am I missing something?

I use ditch light brackets, too! They're empty most of the time; I use them mostly for contesting. Nice work! -Scott

How are you rocking’ “Historic Vehicle” plates on a 2024 Outback?

I have , had 2014, 2019 Forester similar car. antenna mounting picture are on my QRZ page, if anyone interested. HF and VHF AG6JU

Do you have to remove the antenna when opening the hood?

I just ordered my ADF brackets for my 2024 Forester. I am even looking at their lift kits. Thanks for the info.

I have found light brackets work for newer cars work for antenna. I used something for my jeep wrangler. It has the same AL hood issue.

The “tool” looks like a scratch awl to me.

Lip mounts are the worst. Metal fatigue plus finish damage= no go.

I recommend for coax and power wires routing from engine compartment into interior through the firewall to avoid moisture entering inside and corroding electrical components. Door seal route is very problematic. I am a professional auto mechanic and general amateur radio operator. This is based on over thirty years experience of automotive repair. The ditch light bracket option is probably the best for modern vehicles, next would probably be attached to a strong aftermarket roof rack, modern vehicle design has very thin materials and plastic everything. Good video!

Wont the antenna hit the window screen when you open the hood.
As well ss bug you when you see antenna interfering with you driving vision moving and wobbling around..
I would of mounted it onto the roof rack for maximum Hight.
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Come on sir. Just do a permanet mount... unless it's a lease vehicle

Nice video.. but, HOW is a late model Suburu qualify as an Historical vehicle based on the license plate? IMWTK

I did this for the 2024 Ranger, and it works beautifully