Amateur (Ham) Radio BS and Callsign Thread!

CW is next on the list

 

Mounted mine a couple months ago. No regrets except not pilot drilling the NMO mount.

Head unit is attached with double sided tape. Mic holder is upside down so I just pull it and it come off.


That's a dual band Larsen coming out the center of my roof.

 

the BEST place to put an antenna.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/pelfreybilt-hidden-winch-mount-install.323943/

 

The mermaid is a nice touch.

 

Thank You!

 

I sent a message to forty2 but no response yet. Anyone know if this fits the second gen trucks? Looking for a blank to plug a mic in at the bottom of my dash in the center console.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/2...ith-keystone?optionId=62496829&li=marketplace

Just got my FTM-400xdr today but still need to get a few things squared away before installing.

 

my dedicated aprs rig IS a HT and a simple older android tablet. I just have a 1/4 wave and coax I plug it into when I'm in the truck

 

Just came in the mail...

 

I am using a lip mount temporarily on my rear passenger door of my 2013 Off Road. Any suggestions on a tape or way to keep the antenna line tucked nice and close to the weather seal running down the side of the door? I don't have a picture at the moment but I am doing something similar to the setup in this picture. http://www.tothewoods.net/Comms/TruckAntInstall-07.jpg

 

Any recommendations for a mount and antenna for the tacoma? Looking for the cheapest solution that isn't a mag mount. Going to use it with my

$50 uv-5r ham radio handheld long range (UV-5R 8watt) UHF/VHF radio with 2 rechargeable battery, portable radio for adults with earpiece, GV-771 antenna, BAOFENG programming cable (3rd gen)

uv-5r for now and would like to use it in the future with a mobile when I get one.

I have Nagoya na-701 right now and if the truck is on I can't hear anything.

 

This cable will allow you to plug in a Baofeng direct to the coax. I put a Tram 1/4 wave antenna on and it works quite well. It was $17 for the cable and maybe around $20 for the antenna. You can see it on the front of the cab roof.

https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/tram-1252-smaf-7661

 

I have a NMO mount through the roof that I use with the uv5r

 

Cable looks prefect. The tram looks like it's 70 only, and doesn't support 2m. Is that correct?

 

The one I have is at least a 2m 1/4 wave, cant remember if its dual band or not. I use it as a dedicated APRS antenna which uses 144.390, a 2m station

 

Not ready to do any drilling. I haven't decided on my plans for roof racks just yet.

 

You could do a hood mount or something in the bed. Won’t be as good but it will be better.

I run a 1/4 wave tram

 

There's these little brackets you can roll up in a vehicle window that moves the antenna from inside on the radio to at least outside. I have one, an MFJ-310 with BNC connectors, and it works OK. It's not a substitute for a decent mobile antenna but it's come in handy to have around.

For example when you loan an HT to someone it's a quick and dirty way to get them an external antenna temporarily. Just moving the antenna externally at least helps, although it's in your window and lacks much weatherproofing for the antenna so it's not a long term solution and won't be much use for a mobile.



If you're not willing to drill holes a mag mount or sheet metal lip are your only real options for semi-permanent installation.

 

Thats one of those products that you can't believe you didnt think of first.

 

What a neat idea. That might work for now.

I am considering a ditch light bracket, OR a tailgate bracket. Not sure yet. I have a lot of plans for the truck that aren't fully formed yet. Don't want to do anything permanent that could interfere with them. Also, drilling into to my 2 month of very expensive truck just makes me queasy

I'll get over it eventually.