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Ham Radios

Discussion in 'Toyota Hybrids and EVs' started by Gadget 1004, Jun 2, 2012.

  1. Gadget 1004

    Gadget 1004 Junior Member

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    Hello everyone. I just purchased a 2012 Camry Hybrid XLE Red. I need to install my Kenwood 700a in the vehicle. Has anyone installed a ham radio in their Camry? Do you have any suggestion or pictures of the installion.
    Thanks,
    KC5TOO
     
    #1 Gadget 1004, Jun 2, 2012
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    While I don't have the HyCam yet, long story, It should be very easy to install a rig. Just make sure you follow good Amateur installation practices, such as running both Positive and Negative directly to the +12 battery, if running HF you are going to have to shield some components to eliminate QRM. If it's 2meter and above, no problems. Do some searching, there are quite a few Amateurs out here, H'mmmm wonder why?
    Post some pick when you get it done.
    I run a Yaesu FT-8800, Diamond K-400 mount and Black dual band whip!
    It works great!

    Bye the way, welcome to the group!!!
     
    #2 KK6PD, Jun 3, 2012
  3. Gadget 1004

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    Thank for the welcome. I am moving from the Prius Chat because I sold my Prius and up graded to a Toyota Camry. We have chatted before on the Prius Chat about Ham Radios. Looking forward to reading about the Toyota Camry Hybrid's on the forum. Now I am trying to figure out how to add an avatar.
     
    #3 Gadget 1004, Jun 3, 2012
  4. Gadget 1004

    Gadget 1004 Junior Member

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    Here is my installation of my Ham Radio into my 2012 Camry XLE Hybrid.
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    Decided to mount the radio under the rear deck. Routing the cables were easy.
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    Had to find a place to mount the control head, mike and speaker.
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    Had to make a mount. No holes were drilled.
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    #4 Gadget 1004, Jun 3, 2012
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    +1, A+
    Nice install!
    You did good!!! :)
     
    #5 KK6PD, Jun 3, 2012
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    I too traded in my Prius... only on a non-hybrid 2012 Camry SE. I've been scratching my head on where to put the control head and antenna, this gives me some great ideas, thanks and 73! KD5RHR
     
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    Looks good, KC5TOO. I just bought a new Barcelona Red Camry V6 LE. I have a Kenwood radio I was thinking about installing, but want to do it RIGHT.

    How did you wire the +12V/ground? Did you run wire up to the battery (if so, where did you run through?), or is there already a feed into the trunk? Also (presuming you wired up to ignition sense), where is there access to ignition for ignition sense? Thanks for any tips,

    Scott / KC2JYG

     
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    I'm out of the Prius business, but did turn around and buy a 2020 Camry Hybrid. I'm installing a new Icom 208H VHF/UHF rig this summer, and I was looking for suggestions as to how to install it. Then I came across this thread and wow, what a really nice installation! Beautiful work and I've now got some ideas for my situation.
    I especially like the fact that I can install the guts of the transciever in the trunk and put the control head wherever I want (within reason). And, this will work out since I plan on using the 12V battery that's in the trunk to feed my Icom. My only head scratcher is what make of antenna to install. I see Gadget 1004's pictures (thanks for making these available for us) but can't tell what it is. Comet? Or something else? Thanks again for the pictures-they're very helpful!
     
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