[One Country Boy]

Hi Galen,

I've had a couple of roof mount antennas like you are speaking of for 2 meters and 440. I never had a problem with a leak. If installed properly that should be the least of your worries. I'm in the same situation as you right now.

One other thing, the coax running to that mag mount will mark up the top of your vehicle or can.

I just had the Ford dealership where I have my F250 serviced run wires from the 4 aux. switches today. In preparation to install a 2-meter radio for our up and coming summer trip. For right now I'm going to use a mag mount. I put some duct tape on the bottom of the magnet, hopefully it will not mar or scratch the cab.

Your radiation pattern will be much better with your antenna mounted as close to the center of the cab as possible. I know the performance is not as good but I will probably mount mine on the center of my tool box later. I just cannot stand the thought of drilling a hole in the cab.

Good luck with your decision on where to mount the antenna.

~Jim~