I appreciate your including the information about safe installs and safe operating. So many don't do that. And many others run around with unsafe installs. Good stuff here!
I like the presentation. I never intended to fully mount my IC7000 in my vehicle, yet I like to bring it… I mostly use QRP rigs in portable field operations, but during the cold winter months, I operate Mobile. I drive a Jeep Wrangler, and made a passenger-side desk on which to place equipment within easy reach. The iCom pairs well with the Elecraft T1 tuner and a random wire antenna. With the T1, it can only handle 20w maximum. I’ll run mine at 15w. This is a static set-up, of course, so as a precaution, I place a glove or ball cap over the gearshift, to remind me to retrieve the antenna, and stow the rig, prior to driving off. This prevents any embarrassments.
Very solid radio. Only real complaints I've read about is from using as home plate with base ants. I use mine with a 200pro auto tuner on HF side, a diplexer and a harvest RHU2300 (2-3000mhz advertised). Really fun fun mobile rig!
Hi, Angelo. Antenna is single band whip on a magmount. This is a simple and compromise setup that works on low to medium power at least. Note the care needed to adjust the antenna length for low SWR. Transatlantic on 20m SSB is OK if conditions allow. I'd suggest a properly earthed arrangement (rig and antenna) for a permanent or 100w installation.
I do emphasise that this illustrates a temporary and static, non-mobile setup. A proper mobile setup in a vehicle requires a secure installation of a radio for safety.
I appreciate your including the information about safe installs and safe operating. So many don't do that. And many others run around with unsafe installs. Good stuff here!
I like the presentation. I never intended to fully mount my IC7000 in my vehicle, yet I like to bring it… I mostly use QRP rigs in portable field operations, but during the cold winter months, I operate Mobile.
I drive a Jeep Wrangler, and made a passenger-side desk on which to place equipment within easy reach. The iCom pairs well with the Elecraft T1 tuner and a random wire antenna. With the T1, it can only handle 20w maximum. I’ll run mine at 15w. This is a static set-up, of course, so as a precaution, I place a glove or ball cap over the gearshift, to remind me to retrieve the antenna, and stow the rig, prior to driving off. This prevents any embarrassments.
Very nice video enjoyed, this radio was way ahead of its time .
Very solid radio. Only real complaints I've read about is from using as home plate with base ants. I use mine with a 200pro auto tuner on HF side, a diplexer and a harvest RHU2300 (2-3000mhz advertised). Really fun fun mobile rig!
Love this Rig! Nice work
Excellent presentation. Thank you.
Need to program my ic7000 forvhf/uhf
Any heat problems with that '7000? I have to keep a small fan on mine.
Nice video, thanks....
Curt. Mine does get quite hot, but not to the point of it being a problem.
@@PhilDUA-cam OK, thanks Phil...
Phil, what is your antenna setup? Looks too simple to be true :)
I went to college with a fellow named Phil Davies, BTW.
Hi, Angelo. Antenna is single band whip on a magmount. This is a simple and compromise setup that works on low to medium power at least. Note the care needed to adjust the antenna length for low SWR. Transatlantic on 20m SSB is OK if conditions allow. I'd suggest a properly earthed arrangement (rig and antenna) for a permanent or 100w installation.
DANGEROUS. That 8 lb radio will hurt or kill you in an accident unless its VERY securely fastened down.
I do emphasise that this illustrates a temporary and static, non-mobile setup. A proper mobile setup in a vehicle requires a secure installation of a radio for safety.
Have you looked into cars parked along any street in any country?? Always trash and junk lying about inside!