Comet CP-5M Universal RS-730 Lip Mount w/Coax Attached

I had high expectations for this coming from comet. Usually they have good products, but not this one. I mounted this on my Nissan Altima trunk for an MFJ 1538. Initially it seemed to be working well, but after an electrical storm, my tyt 9800 receive was fried. No chump change in this loss. I then hooked up a cheap leixan and then that got fried. (This was after i had to get a replacement coax assembly from comet because that came apart) in neither case did i get directly hit by lightning. Turns out that after grounding the mount directly, the antenna would not function. Remove the ground and it works again. This test is the basis for my assessment. The mount system can only ground through the radio. So if you get any emp or surge, the cars chassis does not absorb, it goes through your radio and burns out whatever is in its way. I should have went with my first inclination to drill a 5/8 hole and direct mount like i did with my ford explorer and another MFJ 1538 for my yeasu ft8900r and avoided the price of this plus $400 in radio equipment. Save your money. Get something that grounds properly or direct mount your so-239 and NMA antennas.

This is the second one of these that Ive bought. I was impressed with the quality.

Nice

Worked perfectly for the mounting on the tailgate of my fzj80.

The core of the large friction washer broke out after less than a year installed on my 4Runner. Most of that time there was no antenna installed on the base (HF only occasionally) and it was even more rare for me to drive with it installed (ATAS-120A). I will be buying another one for parts to avoid having to completely tear apart my headliner to re-run cable, but I cannot recommend.

This little lip mount was easy to install on my Subaru Forester 2010. Be sure that you ground it properly if you decide to buy it. Ask your local hams for help if you need help installing it, that’s what they’re for. My only concern was what I’ve been seeing a lot with newer uhf style connectors, and that is that manufacturers are not filling the part that separates the inner conductor and outer with much. There is nothing but air and a small bit of plastic between the outer and center conductor. I’m concerned how well this mount will hold up in the weather over the long haul, but I haven’t heard any complaints from others. Also I checked just now my magnount has the same issue and it’s been holding up for about 4 years now.

Love this mount. I bought it with a Yaesu ATAS 120A. Mount is solid as a rock. Great product for heavier antennas!

Great mount. Bought 2 of these to go on each side for a 2M/70cm antenna and a CB antenna. they work great and easy to install

Very well made and worth the money. After breaking two knock off mounts I ordered this mount and have had no problems since. Mount is sturdy and locks into place once tightened down. Perfect for my jeep. The knockoff mounts do not do this. I wish I had purchased this mount in the beginning.

Excellent antenna mount, work perfect.