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Your two choices seem to be a crap antenna mounted in a good location (the three footer on the roof) or a better antenna/antennas in a crap location (anything hung off the side/sides). Either way you're going to be far from optimal.
I would probably lean towards the dual five foot fiberglass antennas that Robb suggested, especially if your locals are spread over any significant area. If mirror mounts won't work a similar setup could be done with two ball mounts. If by locals you mean the other buses in the stadium parking lot you may get by with a three footer on the roof. In the end you really won't know until you try.
ok so now i ask you guys with much more experience then i. for a stationary Base Antenna that i will raise on the top of the bus when parked .whats your thoughts A99/ Maco v5000 /102 wip/ i wouldn't think i would need a ground plane kit but i think some come with anyways thanks Maniac ..
Please advise me to what is a good replacement mic for my SR-497HPC... Answer: 497 is "wired like Cobra", so many choices available. That radio does not need a power mic, so purchase a stock "coffin style" mic with a decent cord, like the ones that Astatic uses. The Superstar DM-507 is my go-to. https://www.ebay.com/itm/3050474478...adANq91JSiEEnz8EGqPJRBloTgEyaVsBoCtoMQAvD_BwE $12.99 + .99 cent shipping.
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