HF ham radio installation tips?
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HF ham radio installation tips?
Has anyone put in a HF transceiver into their camry hybrid? If so, would like to hear about any special grounding and RFI issues. See http://www.k0bg.com/ and click on the left column "hybrid" to get a list of potential issues. I've had no problem with my 144/444 transceiver, but HF is expected to be more problematic as per the website quoted. Thanks for any HF installation advice anyone has.
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Re: HF ham radio installation tips?
Smilin' Jack. check out http://www.etrailer.com/pc-H~90152.h...cleid=20078007 abd put "hidden hitch" into a search in this forum. Joe
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Smilin' Jack. check out http://www.etrailer.com/pc-H~90152.htm?vehicleid=20078007 abd put "hidden hitch" into a search in this forum. Joe
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Re: HF ham radio installation tips?
What freq range are you asking about specifically? I have access to a pretty good spectrum analyzer, and could check it out. I know there is an audio freq issue with the auxiliary input to the nav type radio head unit. There is a service bulletin for that, but it's stil present on my '09.
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No, no need to take the bumper off. Easier to install than I thought it would be. Just go to the website (www.hidden-hitch.com) and follow the drop down boxes for hitches that fit your car and pick hidden hitch.
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Wired up,
No, no need to take the bumper off. Easier to install than I thought it would be. Just go to the website (www.hidden-hitch.com) and follow the drop down boxes for hitches that fit your car and pick hidden hitch.
No, no need to take the bumper off. Easier to install than I thought it would be. Just go to the website (www.hidden-hitch.com) and follow the drop down boxes for hitches that fit your car and pick hidden hitch.
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Joe B.
I have used a Yaesu FT-100d in our 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. No problems on 40-6 meters or with 2 meters and 70 cm. Didn't notice any abnormal things with the vehicle while using the radio. As with any radio install, be sure you have good solid grounding - especially with the HF antenna. I'm using the Yaesu ATAS-100 for HF and a Comet dual band for VHF/UHF. Got one antenna on each side of the hatch back using Diamond K-400 lip mounts.
The tranceiver is mounted in the back and the control head is in the console. Did the job while installing an electric trailer brake controller and 7-pin trailer plug.
I do notice a bit of noise on the receiver when the regen braking kicks in but the '100 has a great noise blanker and I don't use HF when driving around in the city.
At the present time, the radio is in the little travel trailer and I am thinking about getting a VHF/UHF dual bander for the vehicle.
You should be OK in the Camry Hybrid. The Salt Lake City PD has six of them in their fleet with radio and siren equipment and they have no problems. They are on an 800MHz trucked system though.
I have used a Yaesu FT-100d in our 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. No problems on 40-6 meters or with 2 meters and 70 cm. Didn't notice any abnormal things with the vehicle while using the radio. As with any radio install, be sure you have good solid grounding - especially with the HF antenna. I'm using the Yaesu ATAS-100 for HF and a Comet dual band for VHF/UHF. Got one antenna on each side of the hatch back using Diamond K-400 lip mounts.
The tranceiver is mounted in the back and the control head is in the console. Did the job while installing an electric trailer brake controller and 7-pin trailer plug.
I do notice a bit of noise on the receiver when the regen braking kicks in but the '100 has a great noise blanker and I don't use HF when driving around in the city.
At the present time, the radio is in the little travel trailer and I am thinking about getting a VHF/UHF dual bander for the vehicle.
You should be OK in the Camry Hybrid. The Salt Lake City PD has six of them in their fleet with radio and siren equipment and they have no problems. They are on an 800MHz trucked system though.
