[OZAPRS] FT-7800R Ford BF install....]

[Rob, VK5FX]

Hi Ben & Shaun,

Thank you for your input. I was a tad worried when I saw how close the computer was but if you've guys had a successful install, then I will go ahead with mine.

It will be good to get the BF up and running with radio's.

Once that's proved a hit, then onto fitting the APRS outfit. 8^)

Thanks again for your input.

Yours in Amateur Radio,

Rob
VK5FX
-----Original Message-----
From: Shaun Pitcher [mailto:spitcher at energy.com.au]
Sent: Sunday, 24 May 2009 4:52 PM
To: rg5023 at internode.on.net; Australian APRS Users
Subject: Re: [OZAPRS] FT-7800R Ford BF install....



Is BF the one before the current model?  If yes then I run 50 watts FM and APRS from the driver side (less trees to hit) of the bonnet.  No problems.  I even ran 100 watts HF (40m) from the same point with a squid pole and engine idling.  Again no problem.  Just Googled BF and it is the same as mine. 

Happy APRSing

Regards, 
Shaun Pitcher                 \ 

ozaprs-bounces at aprs.net.au wrote on 24/05/2009 02:20:59 PM:

-----Original Message-----
From: ozaprs-bounces at aprs.net.au [mailto:ozaprs-bounces at aprs.net.au]On
Behalf Of Ben Lindner-VK5JFK
Sent: Sunday, 24 May 2009 5:12 PM
To: Australian APRS Users
Subject: [Fwd: Re: [OZAPRS] FT-7800R Ford BF install....]

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

Hi Rob,

I have a Kenwood D700  running 50 watts in my BA Falcon ute with the 
antenna on a roof rack ( LHS of the rack  ) and have not found any 
interference problems with computers or the cruise control.

I should imagine that the computers haven't changed a great deal between 
BA & BF Falcons.

hope this helps

regards
Ben Lindner - VK5JFK
Mount Gambier

rg5023 at internode.on.net wrote:
>  
>
> 	 Hi All, 
>
> 	This has most likely already been covered and if it has, I do
> apologise.  
>
> 	However, I wish to install a FT-7800R into my BF Falcon. 
>
> 	I already have the antenna mounting bracket and the dual band
> antenna. The bracket is for the LHS front. 
>
> 	If I mount the antenna to the LHS front, will there be any
> interference with the vehicles computer (or anything else, for that
> matter). 
>
> 	Any help or advice would be extremely appreciated. 
>
> 	Best 73. 
>
> 	Rob 
>
> 	VK5FX
>  
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