Two Syntor X9000's in a Hyundai?

KD5TKR · Post by **KD5TKR** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:02 pm

I am looking at installing two Syntor X9000's (100W VHF / 100W UHF) in a 2002 Hyundai Accent. I am concerned about the amount of current drain that the battery will see. I used to work for a Motorola shop and have done installs in covert cars, but they were almost all Convertacoms or low power Spectra's.

Has anyone here ever installed high power transceivers into a compact car and if so what kind of problems did you run into? Are there issues with drawing somewhere around 22amps from the small charging systems and batteries that they use in today's small cars?

I'm thinking that it may be time to trade the car in for a light/medium duty pickup or a small SUV.

Charles

KitN1MCC · Post by **KitN1MCC** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:24 pm

i had a 100 watt maratrac in my friends honda Civic not a problem at all

rrfd43 · Post by **rrfd43** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 5:07 am

I beleive they are about 30+ amps on transmitt. All set for recieve. hopefully they won't transmitt at the same time.

You may need a new set of springs or possibly a trailer to hold them though......

thebigphish · Post by **thebigphish** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:49 pm

...and then you will need a bigger car, because i don't think that Accent will do the towing of the trailer that was suggested.

SlimBob · Post by **SlimBob** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:04 pm

LMFAO!!!!

I have three X9000s in a Caprice, but I haven't finished the install. Power is a #2 from the battery to the trunk. 30A x 3 = 90A, and the alternator is 140A. I think I have enough that I can get away with transmitting on two radios at once... but on a Hyundai? Where would you mount the radio? PIX OR SHENS!!

KD5TKR · Post by **KD5TKR** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:24 pm

I was looking at installing the radios in the trunk of the Huyndai. However, it looks like I'll be getting my father's 2003 Dodge 1500 extended cab in a few months when he buys a new one, so that should be an easier install. I'll take some pics of the install and link them from the board when the install is finished. Now I just have to find a good mobile computer and a GPS to round out the install. I've been considering the Motorola MW and ML series MDT's on eBay, but I might get a Panasonic Toughbook instead.

Charles

High_order1 · Post by **High_order1** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:16 am

Dude, that would have been a HUGE power drain. I am thinking the best way to have resolved it is to go find one of those stereo boards, and tell them you are gonna run some huge amps in the back, and how did they get around it.

Of course, most competition sound guys consider an alternator as a consumable item, so your mileage may vary.

Another thing, too would have been creating such a high RF environment in such a little space. Not so much for you, but I wonder how the engine or transmission control would have dealt with it?

-Shawn

KD5TKR · Post by **KD5TKR** » Fri May 11, 2007 8:29 pm

As promised here are the pics of the install in my new truck.

2002 Dodge Ram 1500

Left Bed Rail: Hustler 5/8 wave 2m Right Bed Rail: Motorola Collinear 70cm Roof: NMO-150 APRS

Top: Syntor x9000 UHF Control Head Bottom: Syntor x9000 VHF Control Head

Driver's Left: Syntor x9000 VHF 100W Driver's Right: Syntor x9000 UHF 90W Bottom: KPC-3 and IC-207H

Radio Shack Digitraveler 16ch GPS

I know the wiring could use a little clean up, but it is a work in progress.

Charles
KD5TKR