Little Tarheel II and ICOM IC-706 MKii in 2010 JK
JK Super Freak
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Good thing I knew my jeep is a male.
The fix was lots of bonding and a external choke on the coax for the common mode. There is a post somewhere in the forum, but I cant find it right now. I can transmit full power 100w on all HF bands. It took lots of work to get there.
JK Super Freak
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1. The radio is in its mounting bracket so it is about 1.5 inches above the floor, still this is something I need to watch,
2. I have only had a few short QSOs but so far no problem. I do like to park and operate with engine off though.
3. Good idea, I am trying to figure a way to attach a bonding strap or ? to the mount, any ideas?
4. Fun is what it is about, I haven't had a mobile HF rig since 1970 when I had my SWAN 350 in a Chrysler and a hustler on the rear bumper. I was so thrilled when I was able to work DX from I-5 in Washington, Oregon and California. Daytime 15 meters to Australia and the far east while driving was pretty exciting.
Since then just about everytime I tried HF mobile was a disaster so I gave in to VHF. But now thanks to availability of torroids things look a little better.
2. I have only had a few short QSOs but so far no problem. I do like to park and operate with engine off though.
3. Good idea, I am trying to figure a way to attach a bonding strap or ? to the mount, any ideas?
4. Fun is what it is about, I haven't had a mobile HF rig since 1970 when I had my SWAN 350 in a Chrysler and a hustler on the rear bumper. I was so thrilled when I was able to work DX from I-5 in Washington, Oregon and California. Daytime 15 meters to Australia and the far east while driving was pretty exciting.
Since then just about everytime I tried HF mobile was a disaster so I gave in to VHF. But now thanks to availability of torroids things look a little better.
JK Super Freak
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https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...hlight=esp+bas
Here is the post by goldtr8. It describes my version of "How did the Jeep get mad?"
Enjoy.
Here is the post by goldtr8. It describes my version of "How did the Jeep get mad?"
Enjoy.
JK Newbie
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From: Bellemont, Az
I installed my IC-706 MKii and a Litttle Tarheel II in my 10 JK, using a Turbo Tuner and a Diamond K400 3/8C mount just below the top hinge on the gate. I have a few torroids on the coax, the motor control and a torroid on the power cable which is direct fed from the battery both pos and neg. It seems to be working pretty good so far, but I plan to do some bonding as required.
Bob
Bob
How has this mount held up offroad? Thanks for pics of you install this almost a duplicate of what I am thinking of running when I get my general.
JK Super Freak
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Pulling this one from the catacombs... :-)
Anyone using a Hustler 1000 antenna? How does it work?
Does the 706 have an internal tuner like the 703 does or is it better to use an external one?
I'm considering a used 706 MKIIG. The 7000 looks great but too much money.
Anyone using a Hustler 1000 antenna? How does it work?
Does the 706 have an internal tuner like the 703 does or is it better to use an external one?
I'm considering a used 706 MKIIG. The 7000 looks great but too much money.
Last edited by Sahara_Maverick; Apr 11, 2012 at 07:31 PM.
JK Super Freak
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Originally Posted by arjeeper
The 706 does not have an internal tuner. You might be better with a tuner at the antenna base anyway for a non-resonant mobile whip. Depends on your antenna choice.
How does the LT hold?
Icom sells one that pairs with the Icom tuner but that thing is way expensive. Any other good options?
JK Super Freak
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From: Bella Vista, AR
The Icom whip and tuner are a bit overpriced. It's basically just a non-resonant whip. You could get most any wide range "remote" tuner and a 102" stainless whip for much of the same effect. Maybe trim the whip so it's resonant for 10m and let the tuner work on the other bands.
JK Super Freak
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Probably do a mount near the cowl for 2m/70cm, but I'm just not sure what I'll do for HF yet. I don't anticipate it being a tremendous performer. I'll probably just grab a few hamsticks to take with me when I go camping and stuff, but I at least need to find a good mount location. Yours looks quite clean!
73 de K5PO
JK Super Freak
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Originally Posted by arjeeper
The Icom whip and tuner are a bit overpriced. It's basically just a non-resonant whip. You could get most any wide range "remote" tuner and a 102" stainless whip for much of the same effect. Maybe trim the whip so it's resonant for 10m and let the tuner work on the other bands.
What remote tuners should I take a look at?
I have a manual screwdriver antenna used with the 703, but it's not suitable for mobile use unless I am parked. So, will also look at the LT. kd4ao's setup looks great indeed.