Forum Name: BC_FJC
First Name: Drew
Callsign: VA7DRW
Radio: Kenwood TM-D710A, Yaesu VX-6R, FT-8800R, FT-857D
Freq usually on: 3.729, 3.829, APRS t:100, and local VHF/UHF
Location: Surrey, BC
New Tech here,
KD0ECN
FT-857 going into FJ next few days, based on Ollie's install with some changes.
Congrats! The radio world will now be static free compared to CB.
cheers and 73,
dale de W5WI
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LOS TRES AMIGOS IN MEXICO
TITANIUM METALLIC--A/T
ARB Bumper - Warn Winch - OME Heavy 886/895 - Bandi Mount - All-Pro Lower link skids - Bud Built skids - Snorkle - Toyota prefilter (cyclone air filter) - Optima Yellow Top Battery - Painless Dual Battery Control System - Scuba Driver Mod - Kenwood DNX 7120 GPS - A-TRAC mod - 110v add-on - Rock Rails - Rear Locker - Roof Rack - BFG TA/KO's - ARB Fridge/Freezer - '08 side visor mod - Royal Purple fluids - E3.68 Spark Plugs - All Pro Rear Bumper - All Pro Lower Links - M-Pac rear and side mounts
To be continued...
Forum Name: ITC(SS)
First Name: Howard
Callsign: KO4GS
Radio: Kenwood TS-440AT, Yaesu FT470
Freq usually on: local VHF/UHF; HF when open
Location: Newport News, VA
Thinking about buying an FJ - there are some serious deals out there. I'm concerned about minimal radio locations. I like the possibility of an overhead mount. I could also go to a single DIN radio and use the bottom for a remote radio head... Just thinking and looking at members' interior radio mounts and mods. I had my TS440 in my old Isuzu Rodeo and almost finished DXCC - Mobile! in '92...Ah, those were the days! Come on sunspot cycle 24!!
Forum Name: ITC(SS)
First Name: Howard
Callsign: KO4GS
Radio: Kenwood TS-440AT, Yaesu FT470
Freq usually on: local VHF/UHF; HF when open
Location: Newport News, VA
Thinking about buying an FJ - there are some serious deals out there. I'm concerned about minimal radio locations. I like the possibility of an overhead mount. I could also go to a single DIN radio and use the bottom for a remote radio head... Just thinking and looking at members' interior radio mounts and mods. I had my TS440 in my old Isuzu Rodeo and almost finished DXCC - Mobile! in '92...Ah, those were the days! Come on sunspot cycle 24!!
Howard
KO4GS
I just got finished installing a Yaesu FT-7800 overhead in my FJ. There is very limited space, so you have to be aware of all little spots to hide the radio.
I have a Radio Shack CB Mounted to the headliner, then the FT-7800 face plate mounted to the underside of the CB via L-brackets. All cords are neatly ran with the factory wiring harness to the back where the jack is. I removed the entire panel and placed the radio directly above the wheel well next the gas cap. The panel was then put back on - no wires or the unit can be seen.
I think this is a good spot to mount a small radio. If you want HF, I would highly suggest something like the FT-897 or IC-706 with the face mounted in a convenient location.
The FJ is very tight on space. It takes some extra work to mount radios, but well worth the effort.
73, KU4IY
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2007 VooDoo Blue / 5AT / 4WD
Rear Diff Hack (Works in 2HI & 4HI) / Rear Diff + ATrac Hack
Rough Country 3" Lift
KU4IY (Yaesu FT-7800)
Just hopped on the HAM bus... friggin love it so far.
The night my callsign showed up in the FCC database, I hit up a repeater in downtown Tucson, fired up an IRLP node, and was talking to another forum member in Phoenix.
Just hopped on the HAM bus... friggin love it so far.
The night my callsign showed up in the FCC database, I hit up a repeater in downtown Tucson, fired up an IRLP node, and was talking to another forum member in Phoenix.
Too cool...
Mike - KE7ULD in Tucson, Arizona
Congrats! What kind of rig do you have?
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2007 VooDoo Blue / 5AT / 4WD
Rear Diff Hack (Works in 2HI & 4HI) / Rear Diff + ATrac Hack
Rough Country 3" Lift
KU4IY (Yaesu FT-7800)
Name: Mike
Location: Portland, OR
Callsign: WB7WVZ
Class: Advanced
Year licensed: 1977
I'm semi active on hf using older vintage gear. Hf & vhf gear going in the FJ soon...using a ht now for vhf operation.
I was first licensed as a novice in CA as WB6WVZ in 1977. My current call is actually a vanity call sign as I got nostalgic for my original call from 30+ yrs ago.
You all seem like a bunch of great guys with alot of valuable info. Hope to catch you on the air (and trail) soon!
Oh and congrats to all the new hams!!
73 - Mike
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WB7WVZ
2008 Sandstorm AT 4x4 / TRD CAI / OME 885 & 895E / OE sliders / BFG 285x75x16 AT / All-Pro skids / All-Pro hi-clearance tailpipe / LCNW LCA / LCNW body mount chop / Tuffy console / ARB recovery gear / more to come...
The radio world will now be static free compared to CB. 
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