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N4LS/M mobile ham radio installation - Kenwood TS480 and TM-D710A
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- Опубліковано 26 січ 2010
- Purpose: how I installed my radios in my Toyota FJ Cruiser. I hope this helps you install your radios...I am not a technical expert, just an ham operator since 1978. Mobile ham radio is a lot of fun and essential for emergency ops and for some, the only way to conduct ham radio due to antenna restrictions. I have used all types of antennas including several expensive brands of screwdriver antennas. I settled on the $30 hamsticks since they perform just as well on 10-20m, they are easy to install and tune, and if you hit a tree, they are cheap to replace. I've had the best luck by parking next to salt water...awesome ground plane. I have lots of ground straps throughout the vehicle to mitigate engine noise. However, you can't completely eliminate it. Power line noise from electrical lines along highways are sometimes 59+. The best way to get around that is to go out into the middle of nowhere to conduct your ops. I enjoy 4-wheel driving to a remote area in the mountains for great views and ham radio performance. The noise is 0 there and the performance is outstanding. I also like the 480 since it is easy to use and has a built-in auto tuner that works well to refine your hamsticks. Have fun and 73, Ned N4LS
I was driving to the airport the other day in traffic and rain at 5am in the dark and with my 40m hamstick, worked Taiwan on CW. While sitting at a traffic light this week, worked Tokelau Island on 15m CW with a hamstick. And today, worked Crete and Central Africa Republic on 15m Phone with a hamstick. It's great to see some sunspots again! 73, N4LS
Thanks for the signal report. Yes, this was the rig and antenna. The pileup was huge and then a nice gentleman (you? if so, thanks!) told 4O3A that there was a mobile station calling from AZ. So, I got lucky and made the contact. I needed that contact to finish up 5BDXCC. I was very excited and it sounded like he was too. Then this afternoon, I worked a JA station who was mobile, as well. So, it was a good day of DX on 15m. Reminds me of the good ole DX days of the 70s. Thanks and 73.
You're my hero...this rig is awesome!! I drive a Jeep Wrangler JK and looking to mobile ham. I have a feeling this hobby is addicting. Nice video and 73!!
Both radios are wired directly to the vehicle's battery through the firewall. I also used Anderson Power Poles to make the installation neat. With the radio wired directly to the battery, I have power available at all times. Kenwood radios are very reliable and I have not touched the battery wires since I installed them in 2006.
Thank you for sharing you set up sir.. Nothing fancy but reliable equipment..👍👍👍👍👍
ps... thank you for your service to this great country!! 73!
Great setup. My XYL and I will be doing something similar to our 4Runner this year. Cheers de KS3O
Pretty nice setup, thanks for sharing!! '73, Eric N6OIM
diamond has a great 86 inch mobile antenna that works great on that mount.
I've had several question regarding my installation. First, the cost. The current Ham Radio outlet prices are: Kenwood 480SAT $929, Kenwood TM-D710A $549, and a K400 antenna mount $73. You can pick up ham stick antennas from around $19 to $30 from a variety of places. Of course, add another $100 or so for ground straps and coax. To be safe, just budget $1800 to $2000.
Second, I've never had any problems with a lip or trunk mount antenna damaging/warping my vehicles.
Nice to see your setup. I love the Kenwood ts-480! I would like the 480HX but not willing to sell one of my kids on ebay to afford it lol ;) Tucson is a good place for ham radio.
nice set up mate..
Nice installation, thanks for sharing.
You seem to be a well grounded person.
@mamatalu
I have not had any problems with my lip mount and warping. I've had this mount on both my Toyota FJ Cruiser and a Honda Accord. The lip of a vehicle is usually a very strong and reinforced area.
Fantastic radiocar.
Good video!
could you give me some details on how you ran your power cables to the radio? That is the last detail I need for the fj install
good job, i m just receive a k-400 for my atas120 and ft857, thank you for your share
The Kenwood HF radio is mounted over the floor vent which is under the seat. The air still flows from the vent and I've never had a problem since installing the radio in 2006.
You'r the man
nice mobile station good luck de A61BS 73s
I have a 2005 chrysler pacifica and a cig lighter adapter that goes directly to the battery and the other only comes on in the accessory position with the key in, would i still get engine noise if i hook into the one directly into the battery would i still get engine noise ?
I'm guessing this is the rig and antenna I heard you talking from this morning on 15 meters. Good signal into my dipole in Tennessee.
Great /m equipment! Hope to hear you soon! DL4OCE
Thanks for the video Helped alot. I am just a tech for now, and have a TH-F6A. I got a Diamond HT Antenna for it. It improved the talk, but not the best. I am thinking of going mobile. Lookin into various mounts. I first liked the lip mount concept, but I hear it can warp the trunk sheet metal. What's your experience with it?
nice set up, thanks for sharing,, 73s ai1i..
@RadioN4LS Please see my comment above. I still haven't set up the mobile station. Could you make a video explaining the ground? Would I need one with a handheld in the car? Also, some pointers about lightening safety would be appreciated. Thanks.
@Mikes1000Toys
You can probably install a mobile system like mine for about $1500. I purchase my equipment from both Ham Radio Outlet and AES.
please tell me about your battery set up,
NICE! I just got the 480 and will "soft" install it in my Ram.
You ever get gas from The MAINEiacs? Happy AGE retiree here. SALUTE!
Tell me about your Battery set up.
@Mikes1000Toys Check Kenwood site, or just Google it..check gigaparts..
At least it's a Toyota.
Pity it's a petrol.
Nice radio set up.
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