Radio Frequency Interference HF/VHF/UHF

Hi,
Does anyone run ham/cb/scanner radios in their taco? Just starting to install my amateur station in my 2017 off-road, looking for horror stories on things like RFI and bonding.

Thanks!

David

 

I have a 2017 off road as well. No horror stories! I am running a Kenwood TM-V71A in my truck with no problems at all. The radio is mounted under my driver seat. The control head is mounted on the dash. I drilled a hole in the roof and use an NMO mount.

Here's a website that contains a lot of information relating to radio installations:

http://www.k0bg.com/

 

NMO, eh? good call. Was the headliner any particular challenge?

 

I'm running 2m/70cm and no problems with interference in or out. Using a nmo lip mount antenna opposite side of the hood as the FM antenna.

 

I'm an HF guy... hoping not to reboot the ABS system when I key up on 20m

 

I didn't encounter any problems with the headliner. I looked at a few threads online then went for it. I do not have a sunroof. The lights came out, and I pulled off the sun visor. I did all my work from the driver's side of the truck.

I have a friend with a 2016 Sport 4X4 and he runs HF at 100 watts with no problems. His antenna tuner is built into the radio. He uses a screwdriver antenna attached to a mount he designed that is mounted by his rear bumper.

Here's a few threads I looked at regarding the headliner:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/headliner-removal.472045/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/headliner-removal.479163/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2012-dc-interior-head-liner-removal-write-up.247104/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/drilling-a-hole-in-my-roof.208643/

 

Hi David, here it is: with information on RFI, EMI (Electromagnetic Interference), and how to avoid it on your installation.
Full installation of both CB and Amateur sets in my truck, and examples of RF Safety with web pages and examples.

INSTALLING AMATEUR AND CB RADIOS IN 2016 TACOMA