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Re: [RFI] Latest RFI-proof SUVs

To: Dennis Vernacchia <n6ki73@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [RFI] Latest RFI-proof SUVs
From: "Roger (K8RI)" <k8ri@rogerhalstead.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:37:00 -0400
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Dennis Vernacchia wrote:
> My 94 ForeRunner used to have bad noise from electric fuel pump under 
> rear set passenger side
I wonder if that was common to the new model or just that particular unit?

73

Roger (K8RI)
>
> On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 3:01 PM, Roger (K8RI) <k8ri@rogerhalstead.com 
> <mailto:k8ri@rogerhalstead.com>> wrote:
>
>
>
>     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
>     <mailto:k8ri@rogerhalstead.com>>
>     >     *To:* Mel Crichton <mailto:kj9c@iquest.net
>     <mailto:kj9c@iquest.net>>
>     >     *Cc:* rfi@contesting.com <mailto:rfi@contesting.com>
>     <mailto: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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