[Mobile-Portable] Hybrid vehicle installations

[N4PGW (Buck)]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: mobile-portable-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:mobile-portable-
> bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of N9KO
> Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2007 11:00 AM
> To: mobile-portable at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Mobile-Portable] Hybrid vehicle installations
> 
> I am thinking about buying a hybrid vehicle, such as the Toyota Prius or
> Camry.  Does anyone have experience with an installation (HF, VHF or UHF)
> in this type of car?  I am curious about any cautions related to the car's
> electrical systems and any interference into the radio.
> 
> Tnx
> Cal
> N9KO
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> Your Moderator: Dick Flanagan K7VC, mobile-portable-owner at mailman.qth.net

Talk to the dealers.  I have a friend who owns a 'RFI machine', as he calls
his prias.  The systems in the hybrids are noisy and easily affected by rf.


I don't have any details, but you really need to do your homework on this
one.

Good luck
Buck
N4PGW