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I finished the main install in my 2000 S-10 ZR2 yesterday. I already had the IC-706 MkIIG set up on HF - 440. I added the TK-690/790 with dual heads. The main head is installed in the front for everyday use. This head will eventually be upgraded to the advanced head. The second head was set up on the 3rd door for use on scene.
The antennas are a fender mounted 2M/440, a 102" stainless whip on the rear pass corner tied to an auto tuner for 6M and HF and the Tk-690/790 is set up with a roof mounted "drilled" highband maxrad and a 6M "hamstick" that is tuned to 46.22 on the rear driver side.
Yes Seth, my only thought is you should put it on the left side. Less likely to encounter low hanging object to smack to antenna on that way. I don't know if there's really that much difference, but it seems the further from the curb, the better.
That's what I've always considered when I put my taller antennas on the driver's side.
And this Motorola ball mount is cool. It's got teeth that keep it from turning on the mounting bolt. I've had lots of ball mounts and never seen that before. That's what I get for using cheap stuff.
Good luck.
Chris,
Hamming 31 years http://www.wa2zdy.com
Wesley Chapel, Pasco County, Florida
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Yes Seth, my only thought is you should put it on the left side. Less likely to encounter low hanging object to smack to antenna on that way.
Oh hell I've been running 5/8 larsens on 2m's forever-they always hit stuff. I can only imagine what a 1/2 wave 6 meter whip will do. I just have the "near the gas cap" paranoia.
And this Motorola ball mount is cool. It's got teeth that keep it from turning on the mounting bolt. I've had lots of ball mounts and never seen that before. That's what I get for using cheap stuff.
same think I have man. I got mine about 14 year ago when I had a '71 chevelle. Now I am finally going to use it
Well I got to put this system to the test the other night. I responded to a 1 car rollover with 2 ejected in a neighboring district the other night......long story about our lousy 911 system and them sending all the fire/EMS units to the wrong end of the district. It was very nice not having to keep climbing in and out of the truck to use the radio. Worked like a champ!
N2ZPY wrote:Well I got to put this system to the test the other night. I responded to a 1 car rollover with 2 ejected in a neighboring district the other night......long story about our lousy 911 system and them sending all the fire/EMS units to the wrong end of the district. It was very nice not having to keep climbing in and out of the truck to use the radio. Worked like a champ!
Kevin
BCFD/EMS
N2ZPY
Y'know Kevin I think I heard that call.... Sounded like a mess. But how can you talk bad about that system? That is Kenny's baby!!
JAYMZ
"Mom and dad say I should make my life an example of the principles I believe in. But every time I do, they tell me to stop it."
Calvin
System??? I was 4 miles line of site to the tower with 110 watts on 46.060 and they wouldn't answer me. I hate to say it but our whole 911 system in this county is a joke.
Our FD highband repeater worked like a champ though. I am so glad that I convinced them to spend the $$$ on it.
Fair enough... but since it's a neighboring county to me I won't go into it here. You know how to get a hold of me... I have some stories if you want a good laugh.
JAYMZ
"Mom and dad say I should make my life an example of the principles I believe in. But every time I do, they tell me to stop it."
Calvin
