[RFI] Latest RFI-proof SUVs

Gary Smith wa6fgi at sbcglobal.net
Wed Jun 10 14:18:40 PDT 2009


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.
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) 
  To: Mel Crichton 
  Cc: rfi at 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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