[Mobile-Portable] HF/VHF/UHF Mobile in a Toyota RAV4?

[(KP4TR)Ramon Gonzalez]

Here it is....

http://kp4tr.org/images/rav4install.jpg


Gary Pearce KN4AQ wrote:
>
> Thanks, Ramon
>
> There was a pretty big redesign of the RAV4 in 2006, but most of what 
> you describe is still in place, and you've given me some good ideas.  
> I'd appreciate seeing the pictures.
>
> I'm not sure we have the same engine, but I wonder if you have 
> ignition noise, computer noise or other car-generated noise?
>
> 73,
> Gary KN4AQ
>
>
>
> At 01:59 PM 4/9/2007, "(KP4TR)Ramon Gonzalez" <kp4tr at tampabay.rr.com> 
> wrote:
>
>> I have a Toyota RAV4 2004 model which may be different than the 2007 on
>> the interior.
>>
>> All I have is a Yaesu Ft-857D and a High Sierra Sidekick screwdriver
>> antenna (left side) and a Diamond dual-band (2m/70cm) antenna (right
>> side) on a Diamond K9000 motorized mount. The 2 antennas cover every
>> band the Yaesu can transmit on. The only problem is the High Sierra
>> needs to be unmounted before I drive into my garage. I installed a
>> Hustler quick mount for that.
>>
>> In my case my RAV4 came with a roof rack mount that is round and
>> metallic, making it very easy to put the HF and motorozed mounts on it.
>> I grounded the HF antenna with a small braided ground strap bolted under
>> the roof rack's mount where it bolts to the car's frame.
>>
>> The radio is installed on the trunk/cargo space area hidden from view.
>> On both sides of the cargo area is a panel snap-in door that was
>> designed to store small items. The space was perfect to install the body
>> of the Yaesu FT857, and an extra bonus was that the area has a small
>> snap-in cover to access the tail lights which was perfect to route all
>> the cables out of the storage area. Under the left (passenger side)
>> storage is another snap-in cover where the spare tire wrench is stored
>> in a bag. This space was perfect to install a N2VZ Turbo tuner, and a 1
>> farad capacitor for power regulation. Also this area is where I bring in
>> the coax and power cables to connect to the radio which sits just on the
>> top of this space.
>>
>> The radio's head mount is installed on a standard mount that fits into
>> the square cup holder in the front of the car.
>>
>> Overall I found the 2004 Toyota RAV4 a delight to install my Yaesu
>> FT-857D without any ugly cables showing and all tucked away under the
>> carpets. If I have time I'll take pictures and post it on my site
>> (http://kp4tr.org).
>>
>> Not a 2007 model but hope this helps.
>>
>>
>> Gary Pearce KN4AQ wrote:
>> >
>> > Any tips on mobile in a Toyota RAV4 (2007, V6, 4WD model)?
>> >
>> > I've got a lot to stuff in:  706MKIIG, Yaesu 8900, Icom ID800, Alinco
>> > 220 MHz, maybe a scanner and even a CB rig.
>> >
>> > I'm contemplating a RAM system for mounting control heads, etc., and
>> > putting the radios under the back seats.  I think there's still room
>> > when they're in the lower folded-down position, but I'll
>> > double-check.  Tarheel screwdriver for HF (those three bolt holes on
>> > the frame at left-rear look good for a mount), and a slew of short
>> > dual-band and mono-band antennas on the roof that'll clear the garage
>> > door.  I need to figure out where to put a six-meter antenna, or two
>> > (706 and 8900 both do 6).
>> >
>> > And sorry, Rick N1RL - I went with the RAV instead of the Subaru
>> > Forrester!
>> >
>> > 73,
>> > Gary KN4AQ
>> >
>> >
>> > ARVN: Amateur Radio//Video News
>> > Gary Pearce KN4AQ
>> > 508 Spencer Crest Ct.
>> > Cary, NC 27513
>> > kn4aq at arvidnews.com
>> > 919-380-9944
>> > www.ARVidNews.com
>> >
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>> >
>>
>>
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>> Tampa Bay, Florida
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> ARVN: Amateur Radio//Video News
> Gary Pearce KN4AQ
> 508 Spencer Crest Ct.
> Cary, NC 27513
> kn4aq at arvidnews.com
> 919-380-9944
> www.ARVidNews.com 
>


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Ramon Gonzalez (KP4TR)
Tampa Bay, Florida
IRLP Node 4085
http://kp4tr.org