V50 Electrics : - Fitting a Ham Radio Transmitter

ajb8809 · Feb 21st, 2009, 19:18

Hi
I have just ordered a V50 Driv e, SE Lux and I am intending to fit a VHF/UHF ham radio transmitter has anyone done this before or got any advice ie best location for antenna to avoid vehicle electronics, is there an easy way to get power cables from battery to passenger compartment etc.
Thanks

Gel · Feb 21st, 2009, 23:27

Would suggest tapping off cig lighter supply rather than having to drill though bulkhead.

Guidance on how to get at here:
http://vccs.volvocars.se/accessories...9-088cc5428b89

How long's the wait currently?

g3xhp · Feb 22nd, 2009, 15:08

I have a Yeasu FT8900 transciever (with Tri-band antenna 6mtrs, 2 mtrs & 70 cms) fitted to my S60 D5 and the main body of the rig is mounted in the boot where there is easy access to power supply and to the hole in the roof left by the removal of the car telephone antenna. The radio's remote head is mounted on the dash and the speaker on the driver's door pillar. This has worked well without any problems with the cars electrics or the radio. Hope this helps. Geoff. G3XHP

Feb 21st, 2009, 19:18	#1
ajb8809 New Member Last Online: Nov 19th, 2012 19:56 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Farnham	Fitting a Ham Radio Transmitter Hi I have just ordered a V50 Driv e, SE Lux and I am intending to fit a VHF/UHF ham radio transmitter has anyone done this before or got any advice ie best location for antenna to avoid vehicle electronics, is there an easy way to get power cables from battery to passenger compartment etc. Thanks

Feb 21st, 2009, 23:27	#2
Gel Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2015 17:47 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Thames Valley	New mota! Would suggest tapping off cig lighter supply rather than having to drill though bulkhead. Guidance on how to get at here: http://vccs.volvocars.se/accessories...9-088cc5428b89 How long's the wait currently? __________________ Gel-Berkshire: 1st Volvo + Well pleased V50 R SE_2008 MY: 477 Inscription Electric Silver

Feb 22nd, 2009, 15:08	#3
g3xhp New Member Last Online: Jun 5th, 2011 15:35 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Crewe	I have a Yeasu FT8900 transciever (with Tri-band antenna 6mtrs, 2 mtrs & 70 cms) fitted to my S60 D5 and the main body of the rig is mounted in the boot where there is easy access to power supply and to the hole in the roof left by the removal of the car telephone antenna. The radio's remote head is mounted on the dash and the speaker on the driver's door pillar. This has worked well without any problems with the cars electrics or the radio. Hope this helps. Geoff. G3XHP

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