Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 5:48 pm
Dude, that thing is awsome! Nice work.
Put that ball mount on yet?
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Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 11:00 pm
What are you using for an antenna on the LB Orion???
Put that ball mount on yet?
Put that ball mount on yet?
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 6:47 am
Why would one need a bigger alternator for radios?
In receive, you aren't even using current. If you are transmitting on all radios SIMULTANEOUSLY, you might need it. Even then, how long do you really transmit.
I can put 3 X9000s or Spectras on my lawnmower with an 8 amp alternator and I'll talk at a normal duty cycle all day long on the ham bands. Remember- most mobile units transmit less than 1% of the total time your mobile is powered up.
In receive, you aren't even using current. If you are transmitting on all radios SIMULTANEOUSLY, you might need it. Even then, how long do you really transmit.
I can put 3 X9000s or Spectras on my lawnmower with an 8 amp alternator and I'll talk at a normal duty cycle all day long on the ham bands. Remember- most mobile units transmit less than 1% of the total time your mobile is powered up.
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 8:26 am
Because its worth doing....
I want a better charging system for several reasons
I have more than just radio in there, such as chargers, laptop docking stations and the PDRC
Data radio for APRS
plug in jump start cables in the grill
and a 12000 pound winch will be mounted on the truck when I get back from Ohio.
As for the Loband antenna I'm not sure what I'll do. I have a Maxrad DC ground base loaded antenna for it right now which works great, but is mighty big on top of the truck especially next to the maxrad MLPV salt shaker antennas.
I might get the disguised AM/FM antenna from COMPROD and go that route or maybe the infamous ball mount. Who knows.
I want a better charging system for several reasons
I have more than just radio in there, such as chargers, laptop docking stations and the PDRC
Data radio for APRS
plug in jump start cables in the grill
and a 12000 pound winch will be mounted on the truck when I get back from Ohio.
As for the Loband antenna I'm not sure what I'll do. I have a Maxrad DC ground base loaded antenna for it right now which works great, but is mighty big on top of the truck especially next to the maxrad MLPV salt shaker antennas.
I might get the disguised AM/FM antenna from COMPROD and go that route or maybe the infamous ball mount. Who knows.
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 8:31 am
jim wrote:Why would one need a bigger alternator ....
MORE POWER
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 8:33 am
Use the COMPROD antenna and have them either double or triple stub it for added bandwidth. Mine is over 4 Mhz wide and works great.
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 3:31 pm
Apco - can you post some pics of the finished tray installation so I can visualize what I might have to do.
THanks
THanks
GREAT INSTALL!
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 5:38 pm
I would set this page as my homepage if it had its own website! What awesome work. Keep it coming... more ideas for my 01 'Burb.
THANKS!
THANKS!
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 5:41 pm
Apco - check your PM's
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 9:24 pm
Yes I will take some pics of the almost filled out tray tomorrow.
As promised pics of the mounting tray with just about everything on it.
As promised pics of the mounting tray with just about everything on it.
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 6:39 pm
bump