Thanks for sharing. I have a 01 XJ with a 4 inch lift kit and 32 inch tires. I had a HF radio in it but it developed corrosion in the radio so I had to send it off for repair. I think I will do like you and use it as a mast like you. Enjoyed the video!
Triple mag mount works well for me, even with an 80m Ampro whip. Also, worth mentioning that the 7100 really needs the full 13.8 volts, or the output drops quite a lot, so if using from a leisure battery when portable, a battery booster would be useful, I believe you stock them as well ! Your welcome!! G8XDD
Great information and advice Tony as usual. As an avid HF mobile user, I still have Icom IC7000 radios for my mobile set-up Full HF/UHF/VHF in a package that has a pop-off front - if you can find the separation cable...…. There is no modern equivalent available (an IC705 with a linear is the only combination that might be pragmatic but it doesn't have a pop-off font.) The Tarheel II with a Target Tuner controller is the best antenna combination I have found. Grounding the vehicle body to the antenna is absolutely paramount. If you guys at ML&S have any influence - tell the "Big 3" to make a new IC7000 equivalent!!
Nice video Tony, as always . IC-7100 on the upside it has a microphone socket in the head unit so no need for a remote cable , less chance of RF pick up . downside no internal tuner unit - LDG-IT100 works well allowing wider bandwidth matching 2 antenna sockets and vhf/UHF capability makes a great one-box solution . You've got to angle the head unit slightly forward so that you can see the legends on the buttons. Kenwood TS-480SAT is a really great Hf mobile HF-6m with internal tuner unit - a dream , easy to see.and operate. only downside is no mic socket on the head unit . - love HF mobile Richard G3UGF
Kenwood ts480sat for me, knocks the socks off the 7100. For anyone looking to mount the head units RAM mounts are spot on for a secure installation. Antenna's I use the diamond Hf fx and CL range. Cheers
Do you still do real HF Mobile aerials as in the Hustler range and rear tow hook mount? I still run a full set of G Whips with Tow hook mount with the FT 891
screwdriver antenna and the Icom 706mkii... head set and microphone in helmet. "motorcycle mobile" and dead silence from the rag chewers! Especially on a motorcycle!
Thanks for sharing. I have a 01 XJ with a 4 inch lift kit and 32 inch tires. I had a HF radio in it but it developed corrosion in the radio so I had to send it off for repair. I think I will do like you and use it as a mast like you. Enjoyed the video!
Triple mag mount works well for me, even with an 80m Ampro whip. Also, worth mentioning that the 7100 really needs the full 13.8 volts, or the output drops quite a lot, so if using from a leisure battery when portable, a battery booster would be useful, I believe you stock them as well ! Your welcome!! G8XDD
Excellent presentation. Thank you.
Great information and advice Tony as usual. As an avid HF mobile user, I still have Icom IC7000 radios for my mobile set-up Full HF/UHF/VHF in a package that has a pop-off front - if you can find the separation cable...…. There is no modern equivalent available (an IC705 with a linear is the only combination that might be pragmatic but it doesn't have a pop-off font.) The Tarheel II with a Target Tuner controller is the best antenna combination I have found. Grounding the vehicle body to the antenna is absolutely paramount. If you guys at ML&S have any influence - tell the "Big 3" to make a new IC7000 equivalent!!
Nice video Tony, as always . IC-7100 on the upside it has a microphone socket in the head unit so no need for a remote cable , less chance of RF pick up . downside no internal tuner unit - LDG-IT100 works well allowing wider bandwidth matching 2 antenna sockets and vhf/UHF capability makes a great one-box solution . You've got to angle the head unit slightly forward so that you can see the legends on the buttons. Kenwood TS-480SAT is a really great Hf mobile HF-6m with internal tuner unit - a dream , easy to see.and operate. only downside is no mic socket on the head unit . - love HF mobile Richard G3UGF
Kenwood ts480sat for me, knocks the socks off the 7100.
For anyone looking to mount the head units RAM mounts are spot on for a secure installation.
Antenna's I use the diamond Hf fx and CL range.
Cheers
Great info Tony, all the best mate.
nice presentation Tony, did that back in the 80's may do it again as retirement looms 73 de Graham
Whatever happened to the 4 band G whip. Got 59 one morning in Swansea town from the Channel Islands!
Thanks, very interesting and encouraging. 73.
Does the Mobile safety Mike now have adjustable talk time, one i have is pre set at 3 minutes ?
Do you still do real HF Mobile aerials as in the Hustler range and rear tow hook mount? I still run a full set of G Whips with Tow hook mount with the FT 891
screwdriver antenna and the Icom 706mkii... head set and microphone in helmet. "motorcycle mobile" and dead silence from the rag chewers! Especially on a motorcycle!