I hadn't realized the 2013 4Runner I just bought had an AUX jack. I was going to buy speakers for it. Thank you for pointing it out in this video. I've been driving a 20+ year old car. Going with FT-857D, and ATAS-120 on top middle of the 4Runner, but using a fold down mount on the roof rack braces. More for stationary, but the places I can go....ha ! Hope to see you on FT8, POTA, SSB Thanks again! -Glenn
Yaesu FT-300DR, Yaesu FT=891, ATAS-120a antenna, Samsung Tablet with USB-C to USB-A splitter and connector and Yaesu data port to USB Cable, 1/2" grounding straps 15" long, Yaesu Seperation Kit, Standard "L" SO239/PL259 mount, Seatbolt gooseneck mount for control heads will ball type camera mounts, 3.5mm audio cables, 18' of power cable, Mic extension cables, Mic hangers, Small Radiodity external speakers {not yet installed}, Lots of zip ties, Self tapping SS screws, Larsen 2m/440 quarter wave antenna NMO mounted center of cab {not shown}, Jet Lube SS-30 conductive grease, Drill with various bit, Dremmel Tool, Tube of silicone, Spare fuses, 6 Michelob Ultras, Dismembered cardboard box to lay on and a folded towel to kneel on.
Did you plug the external speaker jack on the radio directly into the aux port on the truck stereo? Did you use a mono to stereo adapter? Seems like I tried that with an Icom 706 years ago in my 2011 Ram and something didn't work right. Can't remember exactly what the problem was.
Get the Tarheel or a Hi-Q or Scorpion antenna. Either of those will out perform the ATAS substantially. I ran a Hi-Q 5/160 on my Ram and it performed fabulously. I had an ATAS and it was quite disappointing in performance. Good luck!
Thanks for the info! Have you considered adding an auxiliary battery and installing an isolator? It's been a life saver more than once in my overlanding rig...
I have indeed. The setup is a work in progress. In fact I've already investigated where I could put it. One option is two smaller batteries turned sideways in the factory battery box.
atas-120, FT-891, FTM-300, for the grounding strap. I had a bunch of water lines that had a stainless sheath around it. (like for connecting a toilet or a dishwasher) pull the rubber house out and put some lugs on the end. way cheaper option.
Hams often underestimate the need for bonding in mobile setups. If your multimeter doesn't show continuity between every vehicle surface then you're already compromised. And that's just electrical ground. RF ground is a whole other monster.
I hadn't realized the 2013 4Runner I just bought had an AUX jack. I was going to buy speakers for it. Thank you for pointing it out in this video. I've been driving a 20+ year old car. Going with FT-857D, and ATAS-120 on top middle of the 4Runner, but using a fold down mount on the roof rack braces. More for stationary, but the places I can go....ha ! Hope to see you on FT8, POTA, SSB Thanks again! -Glenn
Yaesu FT-300DR, Yaesu FT=891, ATAS-120a antenna, Samsung Tablet with USB-C to USB-A splitter and connector and Yaesu data port to USB Cable, 1/2" grounding straps 15" long, Yaesu Seperation Kit, Standard "L" SO239/PL259 mount, Seatbolt gooseneck mount for control heads will ball type camera mounts, 3.5mm audio cables, 18' of power cable, Mic extension cables, Mic hangers, Small Radiodity external speakers {not yet installed}, Lots of zip ties, Self tapping SS screws, Larsen 2m/440 quarter wave antenna NMO mounted center of cab {not shown}, Jet Lube SS-30 conductive grease, Drill with various bit, Dremmel Tool, Tube of silicone, Spare fuses, 6 Michelob Ultras, Dismembered cardboard box to lay on and a folded towel to kneel on.
A good thorough video covering everything without a lot of useless fluff. Good stuff!
I also have a 2015 Nissan titan and this gave me a lot of ideas! Would love to see how you ran your coax for the ATAS though.
Great walk around.
Thanks!
I like your setup. Thanks for the video!
Love the rig
Yet to come is a dedicated laptop with cables and a digirig or signalink to run digital modes.
Did you plug the external speaker jack on the radio directly into the aux port on the truck stereo? Did you use a mono to stereo adapter? Seems like I tried that with an Icom 706 years ago in my 2011 Ram and something didn't work right. Can't remember exactly what the problem was.
Hows the set up working? I'm looking at the ATAS since it's cheaper than the Tarheel screwdriver
Get the Tarheel or a Hi-Q or Scorpion antenna. Either of those will out perform the ATAS substantially. I ran a Hi-Q 5/160 on my Ram and it performed fabulously. I had an ATAS and it was quite disappointing in performance. Good luck!
Great job fantastic video thanks 73 from kb2uew
Thanks for the info! Have you considered adding an auxiliary battery and installing an isolator? It's been a life saver more than once in my overlanding rig...
I have indeed. The setup is a work in progress. In fact I've already investigated where I could put it. One option is two smaller batteries turned sideways in the factory battery box.
What wire gauge is your black and red power cable?
Thanks for the video!
8 gauge zip cord from DX ENGINEERING
Would you making a list of what you have in your setup? Im looking to model off of what you have.
atas-120, FT-891, FTM-300, for the grounding strap. I had a bunch of water lines that had a stainless sheath around it. (like for connecting a toilet or a dishwasher) pull the rubber house out and put some lugs on the end. way cheaper option.
Grounding, grounding, grounding.
Hams often underestimate the need for bonding in mobile setups. If your multimeter doesn't show continuity between every vehicle surface then you're already compromised. And that's just electrical ground. RF ground is a whole other monster.
what is that antenna? is it on amazon?
It’s an ATAS 120 by Yaesu. It’s specifically designed for use with their radios.
Can you share the name of what you have in your comments
Do you mean a list of the components?
Nice set up KO4MAQ