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Lars' Mobile Antenna Farm Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Lars, May 19, 2015.

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  1. Jan 8, 2016 at 9:04 PM
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    Yes.
    That's not one of the codes I've used often. Typically just "QSL?..... QSL..." As both a question, and the response. :)
     
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  2. Jan 8, 2016 at 9:20 PM
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    Stickers and not enough wax
    ZBM2
     
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  3. Jan 8, 2016 at 9:20 PM
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    Yes.
    I don't have all the steps, but I do have a few extra photos of the radios...

    This is the only photo I've taken on how I got all of the Coax for my various antennas from inside the cab to the bed area. In this photo the APRS rig, and it's GPS cable are the only two exiting the vehicle.
    [​IMG]

    This is with the driver's seat removed. The HF Radio (Big control head nearest the arm rest)
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    The Power cable, and Coax both go through a slit in the carpet. Coax heads to the door sill, then to the rear, and out the "vent" in the back wall below the center window. Power goes under the carpet to inside the center console, where it connects to my "radio power" distro blocks
    [​IMG]


    This image is the bottom of the passenger's seat from prior to cleaning up the wiring on this side.
    [​IMG]

    Now the Coax, Power, and external speaker cables all go through a slit in the floor identical to what's under the driver's seat.
    The Coax goes to the center console, and then straight back, under the box under the rear seats, and out the vent. (All of my coax exits through that vent.)
     
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  4. Jan 8, 2016 at 9:23 PM
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    Yes.
    "Mounted" is relative. I hooked the mount through the steel springs, and then zip tied it in place. If that counts.
     
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  5. Jan 8, 2016 at 9:25 PM
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    Yes.
    Let's be honest, we're all just a bunch of lids.
     
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  6. Jan 8, 2016 at 9:30 PM
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    That was always my favorite when working the AUTODIN terminal, and we were a bunch of bored E3s working mid shift just waiting for some jacked up reroute to come through so we could throw that.

    Just like the ace of spades when we played hearts from 0200 to 0400.

    "Hey Mike, check this shit!"

    "Aw, man zeebee that fucker!"

    God, that was '89.
     
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  7. Jan 8, 2016 at 9:36 PM
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    Lars, I gotta say nice rig. I've been out of hamming for awhile, but my license is still current (KC8EFM). I wouldn't mind getting into ARES; I loved doing combat comm.
     
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  8. Jan 8, 2016 at 9:37 PM
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    Yes.
    I was 13 in '89. :) Love the new '16 DCLB. I like that the color is nearly SWB to boot.
    If you want to get it dirty, Heart of Texas Off Road Club will be at Hidden Falls next weekend. Jan. 15-17 for their Bonfire run. :)
     
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  9. Jan 17, 2016 at 5:01 PM
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    Yes.
    This is about as much flex as I'm going to get without relocating the shocks, and getting something longer.
    [​IMG]

    I moved the APRS antenna to the back of the passenger's side Access Cab door
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    Black Oak 40w Pod, on CBI Ditch Light Brackets
    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Jan 28, 2016 at 4:32 PM
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    How do you open the tool box the lights on the lid?
     
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  11. Jan 28, 2016 at 6:18 PM
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    Yes.
    opens just fine, they even clear the window.
     
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  12. Apr 17, 2016 at 6:28 PM
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    Yes.
    Minus one radio.... I removed the Kenwood TS-480Sat
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    and Installed another radio.... an Icom IC-706 Mk.II G (control head closest to the arm rest)
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    Which required adding another 2M/70Cm Dual Band Antenna. (Passenger's side of the tool box.)
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    This brings the total number of Non-Factory antennas added to my mobile antenna farm up to six.
    2x 2m 1/4 wave on the roof
    1x 70cm 1/4 wave on the roof
    1x Diamond SG-7700 dual band on the passenger's side tool box
    1x HF Whip, and Wolf River Coil on the middle of the tool box
    1x CB Antenna on the driver's side tool box.
     
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  13. Apr 17, 2016 at 10:14 PM
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    MatthewMay1 I'm an amateur professional.

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    I have a question for the antenna farmer.

    What's the cheapest way for me to get a mobile HAM unit in my truck with a removable faceplate? It needs to be able to receive aviation frequencies (if not all can do that)
     
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  14. Apr 18, 2016 at 9:15 AM
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    Yes.
    Something like the Yaesu FT-7900R ($280) -- http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/fm_txvrs/0790.html or Icom ID-880H ($299) -- http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/fm_txvrs/0880.html plus a dual band mobile antenna will get you what you're looking for. The ID-880H also includes Icom's D-Star digital mode. (which might be popular, depending on where you are.)
     
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  16. Apr 18, 2016 at 5:42 PM
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  17. Apr 18, 2016 at 5:46 PM
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    I have no idea what a cross band repeater is, but that is a substantial price difference. College budget doesn't allow for much. I'd love to have the comms for emergencies and for future camping trips out in the sticks. Also, being able to listen to airport weather frequencies would be super handy on the way to go flying
     
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  18. Apr 18, 2016 at 5:47 PM
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    Yes.
    If you can live without the "Face must be detachable" there are a LOT of 2m options that can be had for between $50 used, and $150 new. Some of which fit in a single din slot in the dash. :)
     
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  19. Apr 18, 2016 at 5:48 PM
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    I really want a detachable face so that I can mount it in the headliner. I have a double din head unit, so I can't fit a radio there
     
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    Hey where in Cedar Creek are you?
     
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