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Installation of 2-meter/440 ham radio?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Metalman, Dec 28, 2010.

  1. Metalman

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    The only other related post i could find was done in 2004. I wonder if anyone has installed a 2-meter/440 rig in a Prius III? Also type and location of the antenna?
     
    #1 Metalman, Dec 28, 2010
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    Hi Metalman,

    Do a search on Ham Radio. There are several threads/pictures of various ham rig installations in the Prius.

    Typically, the antenna is installed on the hatch, with the main unit by the battery (under the cover in the passenger side rear), and then the remote unit up by the driver (of course). This minimizes the power wiring and antenna cable runs.....
     
    #2 donee, Dec 28, 2010
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    Do a search, "Ham Radio" ....oh wait I just did... read these...

    PriusChat Forums - Search Results
     
    #3 KK6PD, Dec 28, 2010
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    I'm thinking the Yaesu FTM-350AR, of which I have one, will be a nice fit if for no other reason than esthetics...the blue face will go with the blue LEDs everyone - myself included - seems to be installing. The new model I think has a better head mounting system, for those familiar with the poor original. Just getting around to such matters, being a Prius owner for only three weeks...

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    I did searches on "ham radio" and "ham radio installation" and got a multitude of posts dealing with everything but ham radio. I must be doing something wrong.
     
    #5 Metalman, Dec 28, 2010
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    Hi here, I owe you an apology, the link was trying to point you to was invalid!!![​IMG] Sorry for not checking, my bad....[​IMG]
    OK redo your search, search words..HAM RADIO.. now select "SHOW POSTS" and not the default "SHOW THREADS" there you will find many installs etc.. from various threads....sort of the short cut!!! Enjoy the pics of installs!!!
     
    #6 KK6PD, Dec 28, 2010
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