So, now that I am a HAMMIE and will be installing the new Kenwood from Craig soon here is a question!  When installing a HAM and CB in the same vehicle are there any special considerations to count for?  Such as mounting the two radio's stacked on top of each other in the dash (as I want to do)?  Do you need any separation, or buffer material between them?  You know stuff like that! 

Also, as far as having both antennas on the vehicle do they need to be separated by a certain distance etc.?  The CB install is easy for me!  I am going to have a pro do all the wiring and grounding for the HAM, but want to do the physical install install myself so I get them where I want them! 

Any heldp would be appreciated! 

P.S.  Would it be smart to make another "heavy duty" aluminum foil hat (two radios now you see) for use in the truck so I don't have to remember to take the one from my basement? 

Thanks for the Firestik tip Jerry!  I hadn't thought to check them for HAM antenna's.  I am a little confused though, I didn't think HAM antennas needed to be tuned.

i have the Larsen NMO 2/70B (www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantm/larsenm.html half way down the page on the right) mounted to my front bumper. def not the best place for it since just about every branch or clump of brush next to the road catches it but other than developing a bit of a lean it has held up well. as far as the abilities of the antenna i have no complaints.

I run a Larson NMO2/70B on my pickup as well as my little Bronco II.  Both are mounted on the left-front fender.  The antenna fares well on the pickup because I usually don't drive it through the brush, but the Bronco II is a different story.  You should see all the contortions that antenna goes through when I forget (or purposely neglect) to remove it before entering the brush.  It usually comes out bent backwards almost to the outside mirror, the coil clogged with sticks and leaves.  Once it came through a tunnel of brush bent straight forward and I don't have a clue as to how that happened.  It's getting to be good sport to see what happens to my antenna.

Check out the Larson NMO2/70SH dual bander.  It's the shorter spring mounted version I was referring to in my post above.  My son-in-law is running one on the roof of his SUV and he has a different brand, but similar design CB antenna mounted about 2' behind.  Both antennas have held up well and he never removes them for encroaching brush.  I must admit that I am impressed with the "SH".

I run Larsons as well and have always been happy with them. just make sure you get a pre-tuned one so you don't have to measure and cut.

 Craig, have you thought of just running a really small antenna instead of a dummy load when around town?  I have a 16" Comet antenna that is really tiny compared to the Diamond.  I use that when I'm on the trails on the roofrack and it seems really durable so far.  Just a thought.

That's a good idea Mike. I'll consider it.  I suspect my wife will still ask me to remove it when she gets in the truck.  It's right in the passenger line of sight. 

I think it's so obvious because it isn't a place where you normally see AM/FM radio antennas.