Ham / Amateur - Radio

[kd5yov]

Anyone looking into installing a ham radio or antenna?

Here is what I have ordered for my own car, you might do the same -

Ham Radio Outlet | DIAMOND NR-770HRKS | 2M/440 MOBILE 3/5.5DB UHF CONN

same as -

Diamond® Antenna ~ NR770HRKS Dualband Mobile Antenna

Photo of the antenna base -

[midnight8]

Let me know how that works. I got my radio in my car but kinda temporary though. It is a Kenwood tm-261 and I have it plugged into accessory plug and it slid right into the little slot below the stereo and about the drink holders. I am using a mag mount right now run out of the top of the trunk. I think I am just gonna use my new hand held in there most of the time though. I would rather use the antenna you are talking about than a mag mount if it works well

[Whynot?]

I always had some Yaesu FT (7900, 8800 or similar with detachable head unit) in my cars and used all kind of antenna amounts including similar to what you are showing. I somehow could not find he right lace for the antenna. The back of the CRZ is so "smooth) that somehow the antenna would sort of ruin it.

I have a shorter (5/8) mag mount which I used with the Pilot and could use that from time to time but jury is still out. Also have two "long" 2m/44 diamond antenna which was used with the civic and use with Pilot for longer trips. I usually leave the main unit in the back of the cars so changing antenna is easy.

Nothing installed as of yet ...

[kd5yov]

Okay I ordered the DIAMOND NR-770HRKS, and after installing it - I tryed out a few other antennas to see how it looked. I will attach a few pics of the install...

[midnight8]

Have you been talking on it yet to see how it works? What kind of radio are you using in the car?

[kd5yov]

right now I am using an older yeasu ft-2800 2m only, with 70w and it seems to be working well. it comes with a micro cable. makes for easy routing of the cable. i am not having any problems with noise right now form the car.

[kd5yov]

keep an eye on this page - kd5yov.net/crz.htm ,
this is my own personal CR-Z page, and also my car's web page.

2011 Honda CR-Z - SPORT / HYBRID

I have been uploading other photos and stuff here.

[midnight8]

Originally Posted by kd5yov

right now I am using an older yeasu ft-2800 2m only, with 70w and it seems to be working well. it comes with a micro cable. makes for easy routing of the cable. i am not having any problems with noise right now form the car.

If I watch the S meter on my radio I can see it go up a lot when I hit the brakes or the electric assist kicks in. The radio does a good job of not breaking the squelch when it happens though. I don't hear the noise. Not sure if it is gonna affect anthing or not.

[kd5yov]

well i just had a guy rear end my car today, not looking good!!

[Scotty001]

^ Hope your OK... Assuming since your posting, your OK.. How bad of a hit? Air bag deployment bad??