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Current setup. 5' FireStik 2 and the radio is inside. got battery light to go away. Had bad AC relay drawing 3.22 amps when car was off.
Slightly notched rear tail light. Drilled some holes and use FS mount. We'll see how it goes. 12' RG8X due in tomorrow hopefully to test SWR and such.
Apparently the A/C relay fuse (and other things on the circuit seems to be it. Dropped from 3.24 amps to 0.11 after I got to that fuse. So I left that fuse out. Will check in morning and see where the voltage is at.
The irony is I noticed my A/C wouldn't take a charge and was showing like...
Ordered 12' or RG8X with ends on it from the same guy I get a lot of my jumpers from.
Be able to test later in week.
Currently dealing with parasitic draw to the tune of:
Supposed to be no more than 50milliampres
Thank you for the responses.
After considering the options for radio placement. I will once I get the radio in and route wire around abit. Probably end up at like 12' or so.
Thank you.
So I bought a used Ford Escape as my old truck is deemed caput.
Going to mount my Uniden 78 in center console as it's very deep.
Antenna is a 5' FS 2. Worked well on prior pickup but had 18' of coax that came with it as a kit.
Only need about 7' run to get to console. Anyone see any...
Does the Hustler 102" have any adjustment set screws in the base like the Workman model? Is there any model better than the other? Was wondering for my little Ford Escape and a quarter panel ball mount?
I like the idea of adjustment if needed.
And to push the old wives tail. What if I run...
Might do a side metal mount and 102" whip.
Or side mount and remount my 5' FireStik II that I've had for like 3 years. No issues and low SWR like 1.2:1 or something.
Lil Wil in budget, Sirio 5000 for $100 not as much.
Metal bracket for like $20 and new coax for sure in budget and just...
Not yet. Still here in box packed up.
Earliest ship would be Thursday as son has the only vehicle in house all week. Not picking up my "new" (used) car till then.
Was entertaining chrome case swap.
Managed to grab cheap Ford Escape today. Should be ready by Tuesday. Have to toss around antenna ideas. Thinking Wilson 5000. Plug and go.
Tada. Looks minty. Setup 2w dk swinging about 7w. Channel 9 switch for amp. He upgraded the RX and the "cap" to a larger one.
Still has plastic on front.
Actually does about 75w couldn't catch pic
I need to find a nice high load. I currently have none and have to buy car/truck tomorrow as my trucks been in shop a month and I'm done with the shop. After that gets squared and I get funds I will check out getting one. Need a 300w one at the minimum. I know my A99 has had issues when the...
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