Re: Any LD Ham Radio Operators? Reply #25 – January 21, 2020, 01:52:42 pm Thanks for the update, John. I'm not a ham, so I wasn't aware of developments in that field since 1976. But 44 years is a long time in technology, so I'm not surprised. Back then EME was a major accomplishment that took teams of people and a goodly amount of money. 1 Likes
Re: Any LD Ham Radio Operators? Reply #26 – April 12, 2020, 12:04:03 pm Figured I would post this on this thread. Today I ordered a 19" 2 meter 1/4 wave antenna with a 3/8" stud at the end. My plan is to hijack the coax and mount the CB uses and install a VHF 2 meter radio and antenna. I had thought about asking if there is much usage of the CB's, maybe when LD's are meeting up. (now that I ordered I am asking). Guess my thoughts were that I could add the CB back and install another antenna at a later date. (time is limited ATT) The current CB doesn't work. I have a Uniden of similar size I could put in there. Anyhow, for now I will be installing the ICOM IC-2300h and 1/4 whip i ordered from ebay. I have been licensed since 1983.Andy, I did a search and saw where many times you had to explain how our roof on the LD's is perfect, except for mag-mounts. Funny how misinformation spreads. Many antennas for the house are made of aluminum, the radiator and ground plane.
Re: Any LD Ham Radio Operators? Reply #27 – April 12, 2020, 01:27:26 pm "...asking if there is much usage of the CB's..."I, for one, was a heavy user of CB back in the day. I spent many pleasurable hours fooling around with them. One time I was able to personally help a lady who had gotten her husband's truck mired in a not so dry lakebed. Raised a nearby CBer who towed her out before the husband returned from hunting. But, since the advent of my LD I've found the radio to be next to worthless and wish that I hadn't spent the money. It's only saving grace is the weather channel. Other than that I rarely even turn it on.! 2 Likes
Re: Any LD Ham Radio Operators? Reply #28 – April 12, 2020, 01:50:51 pm Quote from: StevenJill - April 12, 2020, 12:04:03 pmFigured I would post this on this thread. Today I ordered a 19" 2 meter 1/4 wave antenna with a 3/8" stud at the end. My plan is to hijack the coax and mount the CB uses and install a VHF 2 meter radio and antenna. I had thought about asking if there is much usage of the CB's, maybe when LD's are meeting up. (now that I ordered I am asking). Guess my thoughts were that I could add the CB back and install another antenna at a later date. (time is limited ATT) The current CB doesn't work. I have a Uniden of similar size I could put in there. Anyhow, for now I will be installing the ICOM IC-2300h and 1/4 whip i ordered from ebay. I have been licensed since 1983.Andy, I did a search and saw where many times you had to explain how our roof on the LD's is perfect, except for mag-mounts. Funny how misinformation spreads. Many antennas for the house are made of aluminum, the radiator and ground plane.The LD and Jeep have 2-meter/440, 1/4 wave nmo 2-meter antennas, both mounted on an NMO base, for easy removal.https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-006046On the LD, an antenna mount similar to the one below, is mounted to the side of a solar panel. You could do something similar with the 3/8" stud.OPEK Antenna Mounting Bracket NMO Connector AM-403-NMOThe roof is a good counterpoise.The CB antenna cable should not be used, it is over twenty years old and probably not the right coax for this application.The CB coax is stapled to the inside of the roof and cannot be removed or pulled out. The cable's exposed end is normally hard and rotted from age and sunlightRunning fresh coax to the antenna is the best idea. I use marine, water-proof through fittings to enter the cable through the roof. West MarineThe refrigerator vent is often used as an access point for wiring and cables.Other than when we occasionally go to a LD Caravan Club GTG, the CB is never used, it's nearly worthlessWhen traveling with others, the FRS handheld radios are usually used unless they have 2-meter radios.Radios-2M/70cm and CB | FlickrLarry
Re: Any LD Ham Radio Operators? Reply #29 – April 12, 2020, 02:03:55 pm Quote from: Larry W - April 12, 2020, 01:50:51 pmThe LD and Jeep have 2-meter/440, 1/4 wave nmo 2-meter antennasOn the LD, an antenna mount similar to the one below, is mounted to the side of a solar panel. You could do something similar with the 3/8" stud.The CB antenna cable should not be used, it is over twenty years old and probably not the right coax for this application.LarryOn the wife's daily driver, my daily driver, the pickup and the VW bus we have NMO and Larsen antennas. Dual band on the cars, 5/8 on the bus and 1/4 on the truck. Thanks for the link for mounts. Did check the swr on the old ant/coax, still good for 11m. True it could be old or not for VHF, but I will probably go with it for a while. Between work and school, time it is tight. (If I don't have time to do it right the first time, how will I have time to do it again?) In this case I can take more time later to add coax and mount. I don't plan on doing tons of operating while driving. We will see as time goes.
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