Description
Trunk Lid NMO Mobile Antenna Mount with Coaxial Cable
Damage-Free Vehicular Mobile Antenna Installation
Mount your mobile transceiver antenna with a heavy-duty trunk lid clamp assembly designed for secure, drill-free vehicle placement.
The genuine TE Connectivity TMB8U is a professional-grade TE Connectivity TMB8U Trunk Lid NMO Mount for Mobile Radios engineered to establish a stable, low-profile exterior platform for vehicular transceivers. Deploying the TE Connectivity TMB8U allows logistics managers, utility crews, and radio operators to anchor high-gain mobile antennas directly inside a trunk groove or hood seam panel. This robust mounting configuration utilizes a specialized mechanical clamp to establish a high-conductivity RF ground plane without forcing permanent body alterations.
Perfect for supervisor vehicles, commercial field fleets, and leased service automobiles, the TE Connectivity TMB8U resolves the common operational problem of ruining vehicle resale value with permanent roof metal drilling punctures. The high-retention clamp mechanism slides smoothly onto the trunk edge line, locking flat via internal set screws to handle aggressive highway wind resistance and everyday tree branches safely. Buyers must note that the TE Connectivity TMB8U is delivered with an unterminated bare cable wire end; it does not feature a pre-attached radio plug connector, providing technicians complete freedom to adapt the termination hookup to their exact radio deck port.
Built to premium quality standards originally engineered by Antenex, the TE Connectivity TMB8U is outfitted with a generous 17-foot length of high-durability RG-58/U coaxial cable. This extra-long cable provides expansive routing range to snake wires hidden behind interior upholstery trim or carpets directly into console compartments or remote-mount trunk transceivers. For absolute setup integrity, check that final wire routes remain completely clear of sharp metal hinges or trunk weatherstripping pinch sections. System wiring guidelines and compatible hardware components can be referenced on `www.atlanticradiocorp.com` to maintain full compliance.
Key Features & Benefits
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Non-Destructive Clamp Profile: Clamps rigidly onto the trunk lip edge using heavy-duty grounding set screws to eliminate structural drilling.
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Generous 17-Foot Coaxial Line: Supplied with an integrated 17-foot premium RG-58/U copper cable to route signals through full-sized utility trucks cleanly.
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Unterminated Base Customization: Features a bare cable end to act as a highly versatile TE Connectivity TMB8U platform for custom plug installation.
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Universal Threaded NMO Mating Ring: Incorporates a standardized brass NMO interface to handle standard VHF and UHF mobile antennas effortlessly.
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Antenex Precision Heritage: Designed to rigorous specifications to protect against signal attenuation, outdoor weather weathering, and heavy vibration.
Specifications
| Attribute |
Details |
| Brand |
TE Connectivity |
| Model/SKU |
TE Connectivity TMB8U (TMB8U) |
| Product Type |
Trunk Lid NMO Mount |
| Frequency Band |
VHF / UHF / 700 / 800 MHz |
| Cable Type |
RG-58/U |
| Cable Length |
17 Feet |
| Connector Type |
None (Unterminated) |
| Mounting Style |
Trunk Lid Edge Clamp Mount |
| Interface Type |
Standard Threaded NMO |
| Color |
Silver and Black |
Compatibility
Antennas
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| QW152 |
BB4503 |
NMOWB150 |
NMO150B |
| QW450 |
BB8063 |
NMO450B |
NMOWB450 |
Radios
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| XPR4350 |
XPR4550 |
XPR5350 |
XPR5550 |
| XPR5350E |
XPR5550E |
CM200D |
CM300D |
| MTM5400 |
DM4601E |
XTL2500 |
XTL5000 |
Recommended Accessories
- Motorola Mini-UHF Crimp Connector (PLN6041) — The vital brass crimp connector plug necessary to terminate the bare RG-58/U cable end for standard Motorola mobile radios.
- Laird QW152 VHF NMO Quarterwave Antenna (QW152) — A premium mobile antenna whip that threads directly onto this NMO base ring to maximize VHF airwaves.
More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this vehicular trunk mount include the end connector for my radio?
No, the TE Connectivity TMB8U is engineered with a raw, completely unterminated coaxial cable end. This bare layout gives installers the flexibility to route the line cleanly across hidden car panels before crimping the specific plug type matching their radio chassis.
Will installing this item cause cosmetic damage to my car panels?
No, this unit utilizes a secure clamp-on configuration that attaches to the interior rim lip of trunk lines or hood channels. It provides a solid physical anchor using hidden tightening set screws, entirely bypassing the need to cut or drill holes into sheet metal.
Can I deploy this mount configuration for high-power UHF antennas?
Yes, the standardized threaded NMO base on the TE Connectivity TMB8U handles standard low-band, VHF, and UHF mobile antennas up to standard commercial power thresholds, provided the chosen radiating rod matches NMO connection footprints.
Warranty
1-year manufacturer's warranty.
