Gary Smith wrote:
> Toyota (ne Scion) sent me a nice letter telling me where I should run
> the control and DC cabling in my `09 Scion xB. To enlighten you, all
> cabling is ran on the right side of the vehicle they also suggest that
> the rf generator be kept away from the front of the car, not close to
> either drive and passenger seats and the like.
I asked about the rig at the dealers and they installed it for me at no
extra charge. In the 4-Runner the rig is under the driver's seat with
the wiring under the edge of the carpet and through the firewall right
past the fuse block. They used the Icom wires all the way although I did
put a shield over them in the engine compartment.
73
Roger (K8RI)
> Am very pleased with the mobile X box, cannot hear any computer
> noise or the like on 2mtr, 70cm.
> 73,
> Gary...wa6fgi
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Roger (K8RI) <mailto:k8ri@rogerhalstead.com>
> *To:* Mel Crichton <mailto:kj9c@iquest.net>
> *Cc:* rfi@contesting.com <mailto:rfi@contesting.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 10, 2009 2:04 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [RFI] Latest RFI-proof SUVs
>
>
>
> Mel Crichton wrote:
> > Looking to replace the old 4SUV.... narrowed down to 3 brands ...
> >
> > Any HF RFI experiences or problems with Toyota 4 Runner or
> Highlander? Honda Pilot? Subaru 4 cylinder Forester or Outback?
> >
> I've been driving a 99 4-Runner since 2002 (After a GMC Gimmy
> pulled out
> in front of my TA on the highway. Put the right front wheel back
> to the
> seat and all the antennas pointed straight forward) I've been running
> 144 and 440 FM in there since day one. Briefly I tried an Icom
> 7000 and
> didn't notice any noise. OTOH I tired a "Cab forward" Chrysler
> with the
> V-6 and the computer could be heard for over a city block. Just the
> computer than came with that engine caused problems. I can be
> within 2
> miles of the repeater and one of those still over rides it with a
> discrete signal on 147.00. I think that was a problem for just
> that year
> and maybe the year after. (02 and 03)
>
> I'd purchase another 4-Runner if I needed one although I'd check
> it out
> as they have made a substantial model chance since mine.
>
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
> > Two of these are assembled in the USA, so if it's a toss up
> regarding RFI I'll go that way.
> >
> > Mel KJ9C (often mobile)
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