Any 2011+ ham radio guys??

[Purp1eOne]

Citizen's Band use frequencies from 26.965 MHz (CH. 1) to 27.405 MHz (CH 40). These fall within the HF band 3 MHz - 30 MHz.
The Icom 2800 dual band radio works within the 144.000 MHz to 148.000 MHz frequencies on the VHF 2 meter band and within the 430.000 MHz to 450.000 MHz frequencies on the UHF 70cm band.
So the answer to your question would be NO.

As someone who hasn't been active in the hobby for a while, I think I have most of that correct.
The Icom 2820H is also a dual band set with a detachable head and is available.

If you have recently received your amateur radio license, I would suggest that you look around your area to see if there are any amateur radio clubs. Most clubs here are very glad to help out new 'hams' and some even offer courses to get your license.

Peter VE3-, FN25

I am not a ham guy but I work in public safety infrastructure and we use these freqs so I am not sure these are correct.

"144.000 MHz to 148.000 MHz frequencies on the VHF 2 meter band and within the 430.000 MHz to 450.000 MHz"

 

[Bryceb]

I'm a Technician Class (KG4LSJ since 2001).
I actually passed all the write tests in one night (I have a BS in Applied Physics and heavy into Electrical Engineering and Instrumentation for education.. not that I do anything with it now), but I've got not rhythm, and couldn't pass my code tests for the life of me.
I guess I should go back and get my Extra Class ticket since code's not required.

No radios in my Ex.. but I've got a 2m rig in my F-250 and a HT. Not very active lately though.

 

[peterk9]

I'm a Technician Class (KG4LSJ since 2001).
I actually passed all the write tests in one night (I have a BS in Applied Physics and heavy into Electrical Engineering and Instrumentation for education.. not that I do anything with it now), but I've got not rhythm, and couldn't pass my code tests for the life of me.
I guess I should go back and get my Extra Class ticket since code's not required.

No radios in my Ex.. but I've got a 2m rig in my F-250 and a HT. Not very active lately though.

I was first licensed in 1991 and also could not get the code down, except for S.O.S.
I now have the full license due to the fact that code is no longer required here and I had my license for X number of years when the new requirements were brought in. I just am not able to build a set. I also do not have a radio in the Ex and because of the 'Distracted Driving Laws' we have now I would have to buy a hands free mic.
My 6 meter antenna came down in an ice storm several years ago and the long wire I built for HF was taken down when the rood was redone. Only have the VHF/UHF dual band antenna up now.

Peter

 

[peterk9]

I am not a ham guy but I work in public safety infrastructure and we use these freqs so I am not sure these are correct.

"144.000 MHz to 148.000 MHz frequencies on the VHF 2 meter band and within the 430.000 MHz to 450.000 MHz"

Yes, those frequencies are correct and are part of the Amateur Radio band.

Peter

 

[Rick]

I am not a ham guy but I work in public safety infrastructure and we use these freqs so I am not sure these are correct.

Here's a chart showing the amateur radio spectrum allocation:
http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Hambands_color.pdf

 

[Rick]

Interesting. Nothing currently available that does what the 706MKIIG did, then?

I haven't been in the market for a radio in a long time so I'm not positive as to what's currently available. Check Ham Radio Outlet or AES.

 

[Randall]

Look at this bad boy.

The FT-897 is a rugged, innovative, multiband, multimode portable transceiver for the amateur radio MF/HF/VHF/UHF bands. Providing coverage of the 160-10 meter bands plus the 6 m, 2 m, and 70 cm bands, the FT-897 includes operation on the SSB, CW, AM, FM, and Digital modes, and it's capable of 20-Watt portable operation using internal batteries, or up to 100 Watts when using an external 13.8-volt DC power source.

The new FT-897D version includes coverage of the U.S. 60-meter (5 MHz) band, along with the 0.5 ppm TCXO Unit, at no additional charge!

 

[Rick]

Looks like it's loaded with all the right stuff.

 

[NGTD]

peterk9, there is a specific exclusion for HAM radio operators in the Ontario law. You do not need a hands free mic for a HAM. The exclusion is subject to renewal and it was renewed for 2013. I am a HAM operator that volunteers at Car rallies and I keep in touch with some people that stay current on this stuff.

My wife and I sold our 1998 Explorer about a year ago and we are going to look at a used 2012 XLT this weekend, so we may be back in an Exploder before long.

Call sign VA3 COT

 

[peterk9]

peterk9, there is a specific exclusion for HAM radio operators in the Ontario law. You do not need a hands free mic for a HAM. The exclusion is subject to renewal and it was renewed for 2013. I am a HAM operator that volunteers at Car rallies and I keep in touch with some people that stay current on this stuff.

My wife and I sold our 1998 Explorer about a year ago and we are going to look at a used 2012 XLT this weekend, so we may be back in an Exploder before long.

Call sign VA3 COT

Thanks for the info. I sent you a PM.

Peter

 

[loudang]

'14 ham radio install pending

So I just got my new '14 XLT and building my plan to install an Icom ID-880h
http://www.aesham.com/multi-band/icom-id-880h/

Purchased a Panavise to mount remote head (magnets in 880h head supposed to be pretty strong)
http://www.amazon.com/PanaVise-InDash-Custom-Cellular-Explorer/dp/B008EULEWQ

Looking at this NMO mount as I park in garages at both home and work
http://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/dodge-ram-2002-2008-ford-explorer-police-interceptor-3866.html

Antenna is Comet SBB 5, used it on my 2000 XLT
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantm/3910.html

Thinking about having a commercial radio shop running the coax/power wire thru the firewall, doing all the in-cab cable routing and mounting radio under the seat.

Anyone have any better thoughts or similar setups?

 

[peterk9]

So I just got my new '14 XLT and building my plan to install an Icom ID-880h
http://www.aesham.com/multi-band/icom-id-880h/

Purchased a Panavise to mount remote head (magnets in 880h head supposed to be pretty strong)
http://www.amazon.com/PanaVise-InDash-Custom-Cellular-Explorer/dp/B008EULEWQ

Looking at this NMO mount as I park in garages at both home and work
http://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/dodge-ram-2002-2008-ford-explorer-police-interceptor-3866.html

Antenna is Comet SBB 5, used it on my 2000 XLT
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantm/3910.html

Thinking about having a commercial radio shop running the coax/power wire thru the firewall, doing all the in-cab cable routing and mounting radio under the seat.

Anyone have any better thoughts or similar setups?

Welcome to the Forum loudang.:wavey:
I used a short 'rubber ducky' antenna when I had my Highlander and for when I was out in the country I would used the Diamond SG7200 Super Gainer.
http://www.strictlyham.com.au/sg7200
Due to installation restrictions, I haven't had a radio in the past 2 vehicles I've had. I used an Icom 3220H dual bander when I did have one installed. I also have a Yaesu Ft-7800 and a Kenwood TM-221A as mobiles but I haven't been 'on the air' much at all the last few years so I'm not going to invest in any additional rigs. My Kenwood TS-690S all mode base unit is quite dusty.

Peter

 

[billperk]

Installed Yaesu FT-8800R in 2013 Explorer

So I just got my new '14 XLT and building my plan to install an Icom ID-880h
http://www.aesham.com/multi-band/icom-id-880h/

I installed a Yaesu 8800R in my new 2013 last April. Routing the wires was
not hard at all. Under/behind the glove box on is a big grommet through the firewall. Take out the glove box and you can reach up a bit and find it. I use
chop sticks for these sorts of things, taped wire to it, pushed it through and kept feeding till I could see it from the hood. Took about ten minutes.

For antenna coax (8x) you can tuck it under the plastic molding

The body of the 8800R is under the passenger's seat, coax runs straight out
to the molding (it cannot be seen) then back to where the cargo area starts. I ran it under the third row seats (I'll never use them) and over the back lip of the door in the passenger corner and up to side - the antenna is a mag mount on the roof just in front of the FM/Sirus antenna.

For me the hardest part was mounting the control head without making holes... sounds like you got that covered.

Good luck.

 

[Rick]

I'm curious, has anyone had any problems with RF getting into any of the vehicles systems? Or, any electronic noise from the vehicle getting into the radios?

 

[AJ4VS]

No RF issues at all. I transmit 55 watts vhf, 45 watts uhf, and 40 watts 800mhz with zero issues

 

[AJ4VS]

Here are some pics of the install -

 

[loudang]

Nice looking install.

Where did you install the main radio bodies?

I am scheduled to have ID 880h installed next week. Debating between under passenger seat or back in the passenger side rear storage compartment.

 

[AJ4VS]

Nice looking install.

Where did you install the main radio bodies?

I am scheduled to have ID 880h installed next week. Debating between under passenger seat or back in the passenger side rear storage compartment.

Both radios and ext speakers are mounted under passenger seat

 

[Rick]

What kind of VHF/UHF radio is that? I'm in the market for a new remote face radio as my Icom 2800 finally died.

That's a nice looking installation

 

[AJ4VS]

The dual bander is an icom 208h mounted on top of a mcs2000