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Re: [RFI] RFI issues in electric (or hybrid) vehicles

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Subject: Re: [RFI] RFI issues in electric (or hybrid) vehicles
From: "Roger (K8RI)" <k8ri@rogerhalstead.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:33:42 -0400
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On 4/16/2012 3:07 PM, KD7JYK DM09 wrote:
> "As regards the early Toyota engine control modules: yes, the Camry, in
> particular, got a big "black eye" in the early 90's (as I recall) with hams
> who installed mobile rigs and found that more than 10 watts of on-board RF
> would blow out those modules.  Worse yet, I think"
>
> No problems with the '91 4Runner.  I ran 100W regularly on HF and there was

With the 99 4-Runner they even installed the power leads back to the rig 
for me.
So when I picked it up all I had to do was plug in the cables to the RF 
deck, put the mag mount on the roof and I was in business.
I tried it on HF but only temporary.  There were no problems, but a jury 
rigged hookup is hardly a good example.


73

Roger (K8RI)

> enough induction in the wiring of the tuck to cause the lights in the cab to
> glow when I keyed up.  No problems to the ECU or rear door controller
> running or parked.  '86 Celica, 6m, 144 MHz and 440 MHz, 50W, no problems
> there either.
>
> Kurt
>
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