Yaesu FT-891 ATAS 120-A in Camry Hybrid
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- Опубліковано 23 чер 2017
- Trying out my mobile combo that "shouldn't" work. Hybrids aren't supposed to play nice with HF! This rig is mounted in a 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid. I am stationary in this vid, with the engine running, but the overall RFI is not bad (almost normal) when driving. Hash kicks in mostly when I brake, which is what I expected. Noise is typically not over S5 when stopping, though, and once stopped, the noise stops, too.. I mostly travel on highways for long distances, so this should work just fine. And yes, I totally goofed on my call... KF was my prefix before I got my vanity call sign. Need to get on the air more often, and this mobile setup should help!
Nice, clean install and seems to work very well. I just purchased an FT-891 for portable ops and I am anxious to try it out. 73!
Awesome video. I still can't believe the receiver on this rig.
Thanks for sharing.
73
Julian oh8stn
Thanks, and 73 Julian!
What kind of cup holder mount is that? It looks pretty solid.
Hi Ron, it's a good mount, thanks! A good friend of mine made it for me. PVC pipe with some closed cell foam glued around it. We colored it black with a Sharpie. Top is a thin piece of wood painted black, with the head unit mount screwed to it.
Man that thing sounds clear I just installed mine today and it’s not that clear sounding Would love to know what your settings are
Thanks Shane, it was really quiet that day. Wish I could remember what settings I was running, but it wasn't much, IIRC.
hey bud can I ask did you have to run separate ground wire to the atas to get it to work?
Hi Vini, yes, please see my response to oldpreach. 73!
Hi. Can you please tell me the brand and such on that cup holder mount? It looks like it screws right into the back of the control head...the 891 has that threaded hole on the back just like a camera does that goes on a tripod.
oldpreach, it is a custom mount made from pvc and a foam surround. Top plate is made from wood that we painted black, and glued to the top of the pvc pipe/foam. We then mounted the bracket to the cap with screws. I regularly remove the head unit to hide it from thieves. So far, it is holding up very well.
K5WXP Thanks Brett ! I have a Camry also, so I'm looking for the best solution. Your set up looks great, and your ATAS sounds wonderful. I picked up an 891 a couple of months ago. Looks like we are twins ! I suppose you have a trunk mouth for the antenna grounded to the trunk and body?
oldpreach, thanks for the compliment! Yes the antenna is mounted with a Comet HD5M on the trunk. We ran a ground braid under the bracket on the bottom side of the trunk down to a good spot. You MUST have a good ground with the ATAS 120A, or it won't work very well at all.
Hello from N5KTH, I lived in Wichita falls when I got my ticket. Who's active around there nowadays?
Hi Jim, I live in Fort Worth and was visiting a friend in WF when I made this video. I don't know how active things are there these days.
How’s the atas doing I’ve been looking at this antenna but it gets its fair share of bad reviews
Hi Kevin, my mount broke, and then I got a new company car. Have not gotten around to re-installing. Worked great while it was in service, though. Just make sure you ground it really well. 73!
I have a 22 Camry SE that I'm wanting to get a radio installed, looked at it with another ham we were not sure where to run the wires or what fuse to connect the positive side to. If I could get some help that would be great 73, KC9MLE
Hi Matt! We ran power from the rear battery in my Camry. It is in the trunk on the right side. Not sure if your 22 is the same. Mounted the rig under the passenger seat. Hope that helps. Happy Thanksgiving!
@@k5wxp22 I'm gonna have to glance at it when I'm out there today. I'm a Motorola guy, and I'm wanting to stick my new XTL in there at some point. is it under the trunk mat? Have never rely seen it.
@@mattalexander8925 yes sir, under the mat. I think there is a plastic cover, too.
How can you run this radio on a hybrid ? Can it actually work when the engine is on ? And also you have a separate battery for it ? How can you transmit with engine off 100w ? 73s, Jimmy SY1DAL
Hi Jimmy, I don't have this setup anymore. Yes, it works fine with the engine on...it was idling when I recorded this video. There is a separate factory battery in the trunk that I connected to for power. As mentioned in my comments, I mostly did highway travel, which minimalised any RFI. Worst noise is while braking, as the system uses braking for energy (I think). I was very surprised it worked so well, as every rule in the book says HF doesn't work with hybrid cars.
73,
Brett
@@k5wxp22 yes it's nice to know. As most of hybrid cars don't work with hf radios . My car is old tech so it's ok so far but if on the future I buy a hybrid car I shall have to figure out a solution. 73s, Jimmy