Thank you for the responses. Very helpful.
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(If I approach that firewall access from the inside behind the glove compartment. I think I can get it done that way with some patience.)
Going to go with 12 awg wire and 20 amp inline fuse for the positive terminal with the ground directly attached to the chassis.
Further advice is always appreciated!
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Thanks again,
Josh Beck
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Mobile question…
I have a new Radiodity qt 80 (I know please don’t judge it’s all I could afford). I have a question about using it in my car. I’ve heard mixed opinions on using a cigarette lighter adapter for power. Any thoughts on those or is it just a bad idea?
Kristopher?
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On Feb 18, 2025, at 8:55?AM, Bitsis, Daniel C 'Danny' - KE5ZS via groups.io <ke5zs@...> wrote:
? I have one brand new in the box, never opened. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Danny On Feb 18, 2025, at 5:29?AM, Hampton, Jason 'Hambone' - N2TXS via groups.io <im.n5dri@...> wrote:
? Please let me know if anyone knows of an FTM400 for sale.
I found a few old posts on QRZ, and I've reached out to the sellers.?
Catch you on the air,
Jason ?Hampton
-Freedom Isn't Free
*Seek to be better today, than you were yesterday
N5DRI, WSCT237
830-992-1334?
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*Freedom Isn't Free
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I have one brand new in the box, never opened. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Danny
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On Feb 18, 2025, at 5:29?AM, Hampton, Jason 'Hambone' - N2TXS via groups.io <im.n5dri@...> wrote:
? Please let me know if anyone knows of an FTM400 for sale.
I found a few old posts on QRZ, and I've reached out to the sellers.?
Catch you on the air,
Jason ?Hampton
-Freedom Isn't Free
*Seek to be better today, than you were yesterday
N5DRI, WSCT237
830-992-1334?
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*Freedom Isn't Free
N2TXS, WXCT237
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Please let me know if anyone knows of an FTM400 for sale.
I found a few old posts on QRZ, and I've reached out to the sellers.?
Catch you on the air,
Jason ?Hampton
-Freedom Isn't Free
*Seek to be better today, than you were yesterday
N5DRI, WSCT237
830-992-1334?
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Jason Hampton
*Freedom Isn't Free
N2TXS, WXCT237
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Good evening,
I did a mobile installation on my truck last year, and my solution was to just go around the firewall.? I put the main unit underneath the rear seat, so the way the power got run was straight down from the battery, through the frame, and up through a hole in the floor.? There's then an ethernet cable run from that main unit up to the front head unit to make the magic happen.
Your mileage may vary, of course.
Steve- KF6MIX-
On Monday, February 17, 2025 at 05:24:13 PM CST, Miller, James G 'Jim' - KI5ESV <jmiller@...> wrote:
Welcome to the hobby, it's pretty addictive.
I've done allot of mobile installs and the firewall is always a big challenge.
Depending on your vehicle type, there may be a wire gland somewhere you can cut into. Run a search on 'vehicle-type firewall wire routing'.
Or! You can bypass the firewall completely and go under then drill a hole up under the diver seat or under the center console. I routed my jeep that way using the frame as a conduit.
Lots of ways.
Good luck!
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Jim-
KI5ESV
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Also try going into the fender well and then into the side of the vehicle where the door wiring goes iin
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TX ARES, TX RACES, Sky Warn, CERT WAEOC DEM PACTOR Coordinator
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On Monday, February 17th, 2025 at 5:24 PM, Miller, James G 'Jim' - KI5ESV <jmiller@...> wrote:
Welcome to the hobby, it's pretty addictive.
I've done allot of mobile installs and the firewall is always a big challenge.
Depending on your vehicle type, there may be a wire gland somewhere you can cut into. Run a search on 'vehicle-type firewall wire routing'.
Or! You can bypass the firewall completely and go under then drill a hole up under the diver seat or under the center console. I routed my jeep that way using the frame as a conduit.
Lots of ways.
Good luck!
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Jim-
KI5ESV
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Welcome to the hobby, it's pretty addictive.
I've done allot of mobile installs and the firewall is always a big challenge.
Depending on your vehicle type, there may be a wire gland somewhere you can cut into. Run a search on 'vehicle-type firewall wire routing'.
Or! You can bypass the firewall completely and go under then drill a hole up under the diver seat or under the center console. I routed my jeep that way using the frame as a conduit.
Lots of ways.
Good luck!
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Jim-
KI5ESV
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Greetings Everyone,
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Introductions first I think:
Josh Beck:? KJ5KBW
I am a high school cybersecurity certification instructor with NEISD.
(Lot's of San Antonio jobs high school students can qualify for with the right credentials.)
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My question:
I'm new to Ham Radio and also a new member. So, newbie stuff.
I'm going to go ahead and do a mobile installation in the next few weeks and the firewall access between my engine compartment and passenger cab is a bit difficult to access.
Although I might decide to go after it some weekend myself, is there a recommended shop that would do a straightforward wiring job?
I just need to get two 10-gauge wires (red and black) routed from the engine to the cab. (The crimping and connections I'm sure I can handle)
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I figure if anyone in San Antonio would have recommendations about good shops like that, it would be SADRC.
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Much appreciated and feel free to give me a call out on the air.
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Josh Beck
KJ5KBW
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Thanks Keith.?Can I give you a call tomorrow?
On Sunday, February 16, 2025, 8:53 PM, Stewart, Loyd D - KJ5AYP via groups.io <loyddale@...> wrote:
Cool. Let’s work out a time to meet.?
Loyd? KJ5AYP 903-243-1051
On Sunday, February 16, 2025, 6:57 PM, Herzog, Keith M - KD5EBJ via groups.io <Keith.Herzog@...> wrote:
I’d be willing to help take down.?
Keith Herzog
KD5EBJ?
405-568-9304
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I’d be interested in one of your towers. If I can’t get them down I will get some help. That’s a generous offer. Thanks,
Loyd
KJ5AYP
On Friday, February 14, 2025, 12:18 PM, Craft, G.W. 'Bill' - KD2HIQ via groups.io <billc851@...> wrote:
I have 2 40' Rohn 25G towers at my house.? Both have ham rotators.? One has a 2M twist (vertical and horizontal), 5 element 6m yagi and 6M vertical antennas on top.? One has the remnants of a 3 element 10/20/40 M yagi (the elements are on the ground and useable
and a 440 yagi plus a broken 2M vertical that is trash.? Both towers are mounted to the house and free standing.? They are free for taking them down.
73
Terry K5ADF
| 7835 Wild Eagle St | San Antonio | TX |
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Cool. Let’s work out a time to meet.?
Loyd? KJ5AYP
On Sunday, February 16, 2025, 6:57 PM, Herzog, Keith M - KD5EBJ via groups.io <Keith.Herzog@...> wrote:
I’d be willing to help take down.?
Keith Herzog
KD5EBJ?
405-568-9304
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I’d be interested in one of your towers. If I can’t get them down I will get some help. That’s a generous offer. Thanks,
Loyd
KJ5AYP
On Friday, February 14, 2025, 12:18 PM, Craft, G.W. 'Bill' - KD2HIQ via groups.io <billc851@...> wrote:
I have 2 40' Rohn 25G towers at my house.? Both have ham rotators.? One has a 2M twist (vertical and horizontal), 5 element 6m yagi and 6M vertical antennas on top.? One has the remnants of a 3 element 10/20/40 M yagi (the elements are on the ground and useable
and a 440 yagi plus a broken 2M vertical that is trash.? Both towers are mounted to the house and free standing.? They are free for taking them down.
73
Terry K5ADF
| 7835 Wild Eagle St | San Antonio | TX |
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I’d be willing to help take down.?
Keith Herzog
KD5EBJ?
405-568-9304
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I’d be interested in one of your towers. If I can’t get them down I will get some help. That’s a generous offer. Thanks,
Loyd
KJ5AYP
On Friday, February 14, 2025, 12:18 PM, Craft, G.W. 'Bill' - KD2HIQ via groups.io <billc851@...> wrote:
I have 2 40' Rohn 25G towers at my house.? Both have ham rotators.? One has a 2M twist (vertical and horizontal), 5 element 6m yagi and 6M vertical antennas on top.? One has the remnants of a 3 element 10/20/40 M yagi (the elements are on the ground and useable
and a 440 yagi plus a broken 2M vertical that is trash.? Both towers are mounted to the house and free standing.? They are free for taking them down.
73
Terry K5ADF
| 7835 Wild Eagle St |
San Antonio |
TX |
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Hey Folks...
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Tonight's Livestream starts at 7pm CST (01:00 UTC Monday)
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Tonight we will work on building a Winlink Gateway out of the Digipi software and connecting it up here at my house. ?I have some upcoming videos about Winlink, so I wanted to build a Gateway of my own. ?You can email me at KC5HWB@... if you have an account.
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You can tune in via?, or our??Channel.
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You have about another week to signup to signup for the . ?I am giving away a brand new ICOM IC-705 to someone so signup now if you haven't already.
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Also, I added some new to my website yesterday. ?One or two folks already found them. ?The are also back in stock, so grab one now if you want it. ?Once they sell out, I will get more, but it might take a couple of weeks.
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Thank you for being a part of the Ham Radio 2.0 Community.? I hope to see you in the chat today.
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#114-1163
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I’d be interested in one of your towers. If I can’t get them down I will get some help. That’s a generous offer. Thanks,
Loyd
On Friday, February 14, 2025, 12:18 PM, Craft, G.W. 'Bill' - KD2HIQ via groups.io <billc851@...> wrote:
I have 2 40' Rohn 25G towers at my house.? Both have ham rotators.? One has a 2M twist (vertical and horizontal), 5 element 6m yagi and 6M vertical antennas on top.? One has the remnants of a 3 element 10/20/40 M yagi (the elements are on the ground and useable and a 440 yagi plus a broken 2M vertical that is trash.? Both towers are mounted to the house and free standing.? They are free for taking them down.
73
Terry K5ADF
| 7835 Wild Eagle St |
San Antonio |
TX |
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Amateur License Exam Session
When:
Saturday, March 1, 2025
1:00pm to 5:00pm
(UTC-06:00) America/Chicago
Where:
ROOST ARC Clubhouse located at 7201 Palm Park Blvd, San Antonio, TX. 78223
Organizer:
Chris Koehler
k5vcrchris@...
210-838-8375
View Event
Description:
Sponsored by Radio Operators of South Texas ARC (ROOST ARC)
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Walk-ins allowed
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Moderated
RF Coax Cable for Amateur Radio by Harold Fleischer - AE5AS
The attached pdf document is the presentation made by Harold Fleischer at SADRC's Saturday, February 15th Breakfast Meeting.
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Reminder: SADRC Monthly Meeting
When:
Saturday, March 15, 2025
9:00am to 11:00am
(UTC-05:00) America/Chicago
Where:
TBD - Location Information Forthcoming
Organizer:
Dennis Kendricks
drkendri@...
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Description:
Monthly SADRC Meeting
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On 2/14/2025 12:37 PM, Etteldorf, Kent
D - K5ENT via groups.io wrote:
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I’m interested in one.?
Kent Etteldorf K5ENT
972-977-9754
On Feb 14, 2025, at 12:32, Craft, G.W.
'Bill' - KD2HIQ via groups.io
<billc851@...> wrote:
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On 2/14/2025 12:20 PM,
Gonzales, Michael - KJ5FLJ via groups.io wrote:
I’m interested in one of them.
On Fri, 14 Feb 2025
at 12:18?pm, Craft, G.W. 'Bill' - KD2HIQ via
<billc851= [email protected]>
wrote:
I
have 2 40' Rohn 25G towers at my house.? Both
have ham rotators.? One has a 2M twist (vertical
and horizontal), 5 element 6m yagi and 6M
vertical antennas on top.? One has the remnants
of a 3 element 10/20/40 M yagi (the elements are
on the ground and useable and a 440 yagi plus a
broken 2M vertical that is trash.? Both towers
are mounted to the house and free standing.?
They are free for taking them down.
73
Terry
K5ADF
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I’m interested in one.? Kent Etteldorf K5ENT 972-977-9754
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On Feb 14, 2025, at 12:32, Craft, G.W. 'Bill' - KD2HIQ via groups.io <billc851@...> wrote:
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On 2/14/2025 12:20 PM, Gonzales,
Michael - KJ5FLJ via groups.io wrote:
I’m interested in one of them.
On Fri, 14 Feb 2025 at
12:18?pm, Craft, G.W. 'Bill' - KD2HIQ via
<billc851= [email protected]>
wrote:
I
have 2 40' Rohn 25G towers at my house.? Both have ham
rotators.? One has a 2M twist (vertical and horizontal),
5 element 6m yagi and 6M vertical antennas on top.? One
has the remnants of a 3 element 10/20/40 M yagi (the
elements are on the ground and useable and a 440 yagi
plus a broken 2M vertical that is trash.? Both towers
are mounted to the house and free standing.? They are
free for taking them down.
73
Terry
K5ADF
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contact Terry
On 2/14/2025 12:20 PM, Gonzales,
Michael - KJ5FLJ via groups.io wrote:
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I’m interested in one of them.
On Fri, 14 Feb 2025 at
12:18?pm, Craft, G.W. 'Bill' - KD2HIQ via
<billc851= [email protected]>
wrote:
I
have 2 40' Rohn 25G towers at my house.? Both have ham
rotators.? One has a 2M twist (vertical and horizontal),
5 element 6m yagi and 6M vertical antennas on top.? One
has the remnants of a 3 element 10/20/40 M yagi (the
elements are on the ground and useable and a 440 yagi
plus a broken 2M vertical that is trash.? Both towers
are mounted to the house and free standing.? They are
free for taking them down.
73
Terry
K5ADF
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I’m interested in one of them. On Fri, 14 Feb 2025 at 12:18?pm, Craft, G.W. 'Bill' - KD2HIQ via <billc851= [email protected]> wrote:
I have 2 40' Rohn 25G towers at my house.? Both have ham rotators.? One has a 2M twist (vertical and horizontal), 5 element 6m yagi and 6M vertical antennas on top.? One has the remnants of a 3 element 10/20/40 M yagi (the elements are on the ground and useable and a 440 yagi plus a broken 2M vertical that is trash.? Both towers are mounted to the house and free standing.? They are free for taking them down.
73
Terry K5ADF
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Hampton, Jason 'Hambone' - N5DRI
Miller, James G 'Jim' - KI5ESV
Craft, G.W. 'Bill' - KD2HIQ
Kendricks, Dennis R - W5AVA