Hello Again Scott...

The deformation is actually on the decklid surface. I suspect it is
from the constant back and forth and side to side movement of the
antenna during normal driving conditions. The issue with the 2ØØ2
Jetta is the way the decklid opens. I am limited as to how and where
I can mount a "decklid" type mount. Otherwise, when opening the
trunk, the antenna will hit the roof or the sides of the car.

The other issue with the Diamond mount was, there wasn't very
much "lip" to actually grab on to with the new Jetta. Plus the fact
that there is a generous amount of "sealant" that you must compress
before the mount actual becomes tight to the decklid.

Anyway, I opted out for a Glass mount antenna...

73's de Al/W8AII

--- In MobileAmateurRadio@yahoogroups.com, radhaztdi@a... wrote:
> Hi,
>
> > I used the same Diamond Antenna mount that you use but had to
remove
> > it from my 02 Jetta because it was starting to deform the trunk
lid.
>
>        That's odd!  I use the little aluminum bars that came with
the mounts.
>  The set screws dig into IT instead of the trunk lid... sort of
distributes
> the pressure.  My photos don't feature the dual band antenna...
just a couple
> of whips.  I'm picking up the dual bander today.  It has a *little*
more drag
> than a whip... but not much.  What kind of deformation are you
suffering?
> Pinpoint from the set screws?  Or is the entire mount deforming the
lid?
> Where is the mount and what direction was the deformation happening?
>
>        You might try a mount that places the antenna in the center
of the
> trunk lip, hiding the antenna base in the draft of the roofline.
Then the
> wind won't hit the heavier parts of the  antenna.  I'm surprised
you have the
> problems with the glass mounted antenna.  I used to have a Larsen
glass mount
> that was pretty aerodynamic... no problems.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Scott, aka "Stealth TDI"
> 98 Upsolute Jetta TDI w/144,000-miles
> 03 Passat w/3000-miles (stock so far)
> <A HREF="http://www.StealthTDI.com/">http://www.StealthTDI.com/</A>

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Sean:
   Good suggestion. I've populated the database and uploaded some images of
my mobile install.
   Seems you have a good number of members. I just joined today as a result
of one of your messages in another group. Looking forward to some
stimulating discussion.

Chuck - N8DNX - Northern MI


On Sun, 9 Feb 2003, Sean D. Fleming <sean@...> wrote:

> To all memebers. There is a database that you can fill out your
> information on. This is not manditory but to me it is useful for
> other memembers to see what other have in thier vehicles and so on.
>
> Also I have posted about this site in many other groups. I will not
> be doing that again for a while now. If you have friends online that
> are hams that may gain from this goup let them know.  Feel free to
> post a link for this group an any web site any where.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Sean K8KHZ
> Manager
> Check me out @ http://www.k8khz.com

----- Original Message -----

From: Sean D. Fleming <sean@...>

To: MobileAmateurRadio@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 10:33 AM

Subject: [MobileAmateurRadio] database

To all memebers. There is a database that you can fill out your
information on. This is not manditory but to me it is useful for
other memembers to see what other have in thier vehicles and so on.

Also I have posted about this site in many other groups. I will not
be doing that again for a while now. If you have friends online that
are hams that may gain from this goup let them know.  Feel free to
post a link for this group an any web site any where.

Thank you.

Sean K8KHZ
Manager
Check me out @ http://www.k8khz.com


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I currently have a Ford Focus. I am going to be installing my TM-261
Kenwood Mobile Radio there. there is not a remote head unit for this
radio. But as I look at the car there is no straight surfaces.
Wondering if anyone has the same car and might have some ideas.

Sean K8KHZ

To all memebers. There is a database that you can fill out your
information on. This is not manditory but to me it is useful for
other memembers to see what other have in thier vehicles and so on.

Also I have posted about this site in many other groups. I will not
be doing that again for a while now. If you have friends online that
are hams that may gain from this goup let them know.  Feel free to
post a link for this group an any web site any where.

Thank you.

Sean K8KHZ
Manager
Check me out @ http://www.k8khz.com

Hi,

     I recently purchased an FT-90R dual band mobile rig.  I only
had a 2m antenna until today.  I don't transmit on 440 'cause there
just isn't any action around here.  So I know I didn't overload
anything.  Anyway, I bought a Comet dual band antenna and an MFJ
SWR/Wattmeter.  Everything looks great on 2m.  I flick the SWR
switch to 440 and key up on 440 and my SWR goes through the roof. 
The antenna is the type in which the rod forms a coil in the
middle.  So I know I don't have an open coil.  It's tough to fault
the antenna. 

     I had intended to permanently install the SWR meter, so I have
it connected to a six-foot coax.  Could this be a problem?

     Finally, I hate to think that my brand new radio has a jacked
up 440-band.  But what else could be the problem?  Since I've never
operated on dual band, I can't say I've ever seen both bands just
magically have great SWR on two bands sharing one antenna.

     I intend to visit HRO tomorrow and do a little troubleshooting
with a different antenna and another SWR meter (in case this one has
a problem).  Does anyone have any other ideas?

Thanks,

Scott, KE4WMF


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-- 

Hi,

      I recently purchased an FT-90R dual band mobile rig.  I only
had a 2m antenna until today.  I don't transmit on 440 'cause there
just isn't any action around here.  So I know I didn't overload
anything.  Anyway, I bought a Comet dual band antenna and an MFJ
SWR/Wattmeter.  Everything looks great on 2m.  I flick the SWR
switch to 440 and key up on 440 and my SWR goes through the roof.
The antenna is the type in which the rod forms a coil in the
middle.  So I know I don't have an open coil.  It's tough to fault
the antenna.

      I had intended to permanently install the SWR meter, so I have
it connected to a six-foot coax.  Could this be a problem?

      Finally, I hate to think that my brand new radio has a jacked
up 440-band.  But what else could be the problem?  Since I've never
operated on dual band, I can't say I've ever seen both bands just
magically have great SWR on two bands sharing one antenna.

      I intend to visit HRO tomorrow and do a little troubleshooting
with a different antenna and another SWR meter (in case this one has
a problem).  Does anyone have any other ideas?

Thanks,

Scott, KE4WMF

Hi Scott...

I used the same Diamond Antenna mount that you use but had to remove
it from my 02 Jetta because it was starting to deform the trunk lid.
I was using a larger dual band antenna than yours and I suspect that
it might have been the culprit. I changed over to "through the
window" mounts for VHF/UHF and APRS. Only thing is now I get a
tremendous amount of whistling at high speed. I travel in Michigan
daily to and from work and the speed limit is 70 mph but to keep up
with traffic you need to 75 mph to 80 mph...

Now I am pondering as to what to change too next...

73's de Al/W8AII

Hi,

> Does that radio have cross band capabilities?

      No.  It only works one band at a time.  However, you can do
half-duplex... allowing you to work FM satellites.  I thought about
a crossband radio like the FT-8900R.  But I had to ask myself, "How
often would I REALLY use crossband repeat?"  Plus, money is tight.
The FT-90R is on sale for about $270.  My car is all about stealth
and looking stock.  The fact that the display fits in the ashtray is
what sold me on the FT-90R.  Plus, if I decide to get an FT-100D in
the future, the two radios will match.  Sort of petty, but I show my
car and it would look better.

> And where the heck did you take the picture of the rear of your
car?
> It looks like you're on the edge of a building or something.  :)

      Actually, this photo proves the earth IS flat.  See the
edge?  ;-)  You're correct.  I was on the edge of a building.  Most
sunlight photos of my car have too many shadows and lighting
issues.  I did the shade photos with the washout on purpose.  That
way I could eliminate the industrial background quite easily.  I
took these pictures of my Passat
(http://www.stealthtdi.com/Passat.html) in the same place.  It was a
different time of day, so the washout wasn't the same.  I angled the
car for a better background.

73,

Scott, KE4WMF
http://www.StealthTDI.com/

And I also meant to say welcome to the group.

--- In MobileAmateurRadio@yahoogroups.com, "KE4WMF/StealthTDI
<radhaztdi@a...>" <radhaztdi@a...> wrote:
> I've uploaded photos and placed them in the following
> folder:

=======================

Doest that radio have cross band capabilities?

And where the heck did you take the picture of the rear of your car?
It looks like you're on the edge of a building or something.  :)

Hi,

      My name is Scott, KE4WMF.  I'm a Technician who's been
operating on my 2m HT since 1995.  I had slowed down A LOT since
hooking up the HT in the car was getting tedious... especially for
short trips.  So I recently purchased my first true mobile rig, an
FT-90R.  I've uploaded photos and placed them in the following
folder:

http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/MobileAmateurRadio/lst?.dir=/FT-
90R/KE4WMF&.src=gr&.view=

      WOW!  I didn't think the URL was that long.  But they're
there.  Also, I'm going to study during my upcoming deployment to
get the code down and take exams up to Extra.

73,

Scott, KE4WMF
http://www.StealthTDI.com/

----- Original Message -----

From: n4wwc <n4wwc@...>

To: MobileAmateurRadio@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 4:32 AM

Subject: [MobileAmateurRadio] Re: Mobile install pics

--- In MobileAmateurRadio@yahoogroups.com, "Don <va3djl1@a...>"
<va3djl1@a...> wrote:
> Give me till the weekend and I'll upload a bunch of pics and info on
> two installs I've done.  First a IC-706 in a Saturn and a Tm-V7a in
a
> Mitsubishi Galant.

==============================

I'm interested in seeing how you installed the V7A.  I have one of
these and I also have another call now.  As you guessed, I've not
installed it yet.

I actually thought about getting the faceplate kit until I realized
one still needed to plug the mic into the radio body.  What would be
the point I thought if I stil had to do that.

The kind of car I purchased is a '95 Hyundai Elantra

There is one of those 'catch-all' slots under the car's stereo
radio.  But just looking and guessing, I'm not sure the V7A would fit
there without doing some cutting.




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Welcome to the newcomers to our group. please participate and do not
be shy. everyoneplease fill out the database if you don't mind.
please tell your friends about this group here. Thank you.
Sean K8KHZ

I am glad to see we have new members. Welcome to all. This is a group about
Mobile Amateur Radio. We can try to help each other with installations of any
type. You can post about troubles about your installation. Noise complaints. RFI
in your car. post pics of your install, and most of all make friends who share
going mobiling.

Thank you for joining.

Hi Group...

I started an album showing how I mounted my IC-706MIIg in my 02
Jetta TDI. Presently the album shows the control head as it sits in
my vehicle.

I will upload pics of the main transmitter mounting, the screwdriver
antenna controller and finally, the High Sierra antenna and mount.

The weather has been a bit on the "uncooperative" side as of late and
one hates to take pictures of a black car covered in salt and God
knows what else...

If anyone has questions, feel free to fire away... I did run into
several "obstacles" encountered along the way...

More to follow...

73's de Al/W8AII

--- In MobileAmateurRadio@yahoogroups.com, "Sean D. Fleming
<sean@k...>" <sean@k...> wrote:
> post pics of your
> install

=======================

I have a pic of a rack or shelf I made for my old '89 Buick LeSabre.
Of course I don't have that car anymore, but it was still a neat
project and functioned well.

It was also designed with one of the Doplar DF kits in mind.  Heck,
that's why I designed the thing.  To hold this unit and my mobile rig
and still had one more slot for a scanner or some other unit.

Perhaps I'll post the pic if I can find it.

--- In MobileAmateurRadio@yahoogroups.com, "Don <va3djl1@a...>"
<va3djl1@a...> wrote:
> Give me till the weekend and I'll upload a bunch of pics and info on
> two installs I've done.  First a IC-706 in a Saturn and a Tm-V7a in
a
> Mitsubishi Galant.

==============================

I'm interested in seeing how you installed the V7A.  I have one of
these and I also have another call now.  As you guessed, I've not
installed it yet.

I actually thought about getting the faceplate kit until I realized
one still needed to plug the mic into the radio body.  What would be
the point I thought if I stil had to do that.

The kind of car I purchased is a '95 Hyundai Elantra

There is one of those 'catch-all' slots under the car's stereo
radio.  But just looking and guessing, I'm not sure the V7A would fit
there without doing some cutting.

I am reading your post within the group...looking above and to the
left I see "MobileAmateurRadio" as the group name...wheres the
error?...:>)

--- In MobileAmateurRadio@yahoogroups.com, Adam Berson
<aberson2001@a...> wrote:
> Is it possible for the creator to rename the group without having
to
> start a whole new one?
>
> Amateur is spelled incorrectly.
>
> -Adam
> Kc2aep

Hello,

The moderator of the mobileamatuerradio group has changed the group's name.
This means that both the group's email address and the group home page
location have changed.

The group email address:
mobileamateurradio@yahoogroups.com

The group home page location:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mobileamateurradio

If you have links which point to this group or an address book entry
for the group, you should update them, as the old addresses will no
longer work.

Regards,

Yahoo! Groups Customer Care

your right let me lookinto that if not I will post something here
sorry about my spelling. If there is a change in spelling I will let
you know the new link here.
Sean thank you all


--- In mobileamatuerradio@yahoogroups.com, Adam Berson
<aberson2001@a...> wrote:
> Is it possible for the creator to rename the group without having to
> start a whole new one?
>
> Amateur is spelled incorrectly.
>
> -Adam
> Kc2aep

Is it possible for the creator to rename the group without having to
start a whole new one?

Amateur is spelled incorrectly.

-Adam
Kc2aep

cYes please post installation pics. I am uncertain of the file size I
will figure it out. Might have to go with a smaller pixels. But, they
are welcome. PLus put them into a new folder labeled under what they
are about please. Thank you.

I am glad to see we have 9 new members. Welcome to all. This is a
group about Mobile Amateur Radio. We can try to help each other with
installations of any type. You can post about troubles about your
installation. Noise complaints. RFI in your car. post pics of your
install, and most of all make friends who share going mobiling.

Thank you for joining.

Give me till the weekend and I'll upload a bunch of pics and info on
two installs I've done.  First a IC-706 in a Saturn and a Tm-V7a in a
Mitsubishi Galant.

Don

Hi Sean,

there is a FT100 group with a lot of photos, how to install mobile
transceivers and antennas. Ideas are important!

73 de Janez - S51J

--- In mobileamatuerradio@yahoogroups.com, "Sean D. Fleming
<sean@k...>" <sean@k...> wrote:
> Just purchased a new Ford Focus. I am going to install my Kenwood
TM-
> 261A inside. Any ideas?
>
> Sean

Please fill out the database information. it will be usefull to help
other find help thank you.

Just purchased a new Ford Focus. I am going to install my Kenwood TM-
261A inside. Any ideas?

Sean