Can a ham transceiver be used on a mobile radio?
Many hams install a VHF/UHF FM transceiver in their car. This provides a more capable station (more power, better antenna) when mobile and it’s always there for use. Again, this will probably be a 2m / 70cm radio that operates only FM, the most common mobile ham station. Some folks set up their mobile station to include HF operating.
Where do you put a ham radio in a car?
The transceiver (s) and related components such as an antenna tuner usually reside within the passenger cabin. A ham radio mobile transceiver may be a single contiguous unit or it may have a detachable control head, allowing the bulk of the radio chassis to reside out of sight, perhaps under a seat or in a stowage compartment.
What kind of FM do you need for a ham radio?
Most hams like to have VHF and/or UHF FM capability on the road in order to use local area repeaters and simplex. With that assumption, the decision then turns to whether or not you want to have HF mobile, too.
Where do the power leads go for a ham radio?
Power leads should be routed directly to vehicle battery terminals, avoiding any use of existing automobile wiring. You’ll need to route the power leads through your vehicle’s firewall into the engine compartment to the battery. This can be a little tricky with some older vehicles and might require some drilling.
What kind of transceiver do I need for ham radio?
If you do want to reach out to greater distances with single sideband using the ionospheric skip provided by HF, the decision tree then branches to one of these two common transceiver arrangements: Two separate transceivers, one for VHF/UHF FM and one for HF SSB. Decide whether you want HF in addition to VHF and/or UHF.
The transceiver (s) and related components such as an antenna tuner usually reside within the passenger cabin. A ham radio mobile transceiver may be a single contiguous unit or it may have a detachable control head, allowing the bulk of the radio chassis to reside out of sight, perhaps under a seat or in a stowage compartment.
Where is the control head on a ham radio?
A ham radio mobile transceiver may be a single contiguous unit or it may have a detachable control head, allowing the bulk of the radio chassis to reside out of sight, perhaps under a seat or in a stowage compartment.
Do you need an external speaker for a ham radio?
When using a separated control head and a ‘hidden’ transceiver chassis, you may need to plan for an external speaker in the vehicle cabin. Power Leads: The power leads for your ham radio mobile transceiver will usually be a set of wires that are sold with your radio.