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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. Apr 18, 2016 at 5:55 PM
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    right on Hwy 71, near where Hwy 21 comes in from the south.
     
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  2. Apr 18, 2016 at 7:34 PM
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  3. Apr 18, 2016 at 7:42 PM
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    Yes.
    These happened over a month ago.
    New Wheels and Tires (T4R wheels with 285/70/17) In this photo I still had about 350lbs of sand in the bed from a trip to Wisconsin.
    [​IMG]

    I also removed the front swaybar. Replaced the front passenger's side CV, and put extended braided steel brake lines on the truck.

    Added RockBlokz Oversized Tire mud flaps (these are awesome)
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    [​IMG]

    Plenty of clearance with the 285s
    [​IMG]

    While I was in Wisconsin I had the front body mounts chopped.
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2016 at 7:49 PM
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    New Antennas too...

    Two Larsen 1/4 wave 2M whips, and a PCTel 70cm Phantom (since replaced with a Tram 1/4wave whip)
    [​IMG]

    Yes, that's three 3/4" holes drilled through the roof... :)

    Diamond SG-7700 is re-installed on the toolbox and connected to the new Icom IC-706 Mk.II G
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2016 at 7:51 PM
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    man I have soo many questions about HAM... I have no idea where to start... well... actually... I should probably start with getting my license ;-) look forward to seeing more of your build
     
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  6. Apr 18, 2016 at 7:52 PM
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    One of the 2m and the 70cm antennas on the roof are hooked up to this MFJ Duplexer (sometimes called a diplexer... I prefer the term "Splitter/combiner")
    [​IMG] with the single output going down to the Kenwood TM-D700

    The other 2m whip connects to my APRS transmitter. The black and red power wires, actually connect the dome lamp in my cab, with my bed lights. So if the dome lamp is on, so are the bed lamps. :)
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2016 at 7:54 PM
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    never too soon to start asking questions. Please feel free to PM me any time with anything you would like to know or have explained. I honestly think the studying for the test part is only important to get your license. This hobby is best learned "on the job" especially with the help of an Elmer (think mentor)
     
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  8. Apr 18, 2016 at 8:03 PM
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    will do... I but I haven't even started study'n. so I'll study a bit before I start asking... but I will definitely take you up on the offer. I'll have plenty of questions, especially on the mobile setups
     
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  9. Apr 19, 2016 at 7:39 AM
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    Post them here so I can see too :)
     
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  10. Apr 19, 2016 at 7:42 AM
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    Is that the GPS coordinates on your house? That's a clever address, but now everyone on the internet knows where you live!
     
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    Suuubd :)
     
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  12. Apr 19, 2016 at 11:17 AM
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    Not my house, and it's not as if my call sign doesn't include my full address...
     
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  13. Apr 19, 2016 at 11:28 AM
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    Ah, didn't know about the callsign...
     
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  14. Apr 24, 2016 at 6:32 PM
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    Love the mobile antenna farm! :)
     
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  15. Apr 29, 2016 at 8:25 PM
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    fellow nerd...i mean ham operator here... just got a little tarheel II & Icom 706IIMG & selling off other toys per wife mandate - plan to install as soon as possible. Issues with parking in garage - will need to motorize it which will take a bit of creativity. Just saying hello & introducing myself otherwise.
     
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    Hope all is well brother!!!

    Gnight!
     
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  17. Jul 5, 2016 at 8:12 AM
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    I spotted you otw home from Houston yesterday passing though Bastrop!!!!

    Couldn't take a pic cause I was doing 65 on the HWY heading west and you were on the access Rd heading east!!!

    I always know it's you because it looks like a spaceship lol
     
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    When are we going to get coffee/beer and talk trucks?
     
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    How's tomorrow? I'm off - I'll meet y'all. Chad and I had been needing to have a meet-up anyway.

    Hey, @ChadsPride! Here's a post you haven't liked yet.
     
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  20. Jul 7, 2016 at 7:22 PM
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    Yes.
    I'll be downtown, without my truck, at the convention center.

    But I could be convinced to meet you somewhere walking distance from the ConCen..... ;)
    sent me a /msg here and I'll provide my number to coordinate via text. :)
     
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