My 94 ForeRunner used to have bad noise from electric fuel pump under rear
set passenger side
On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 3:01 PM, Roger (K8RI) <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>
> > *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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