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Transceiver antenna mount on R1200R
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 11:19 am
by ihosc
Hello, just like to know if anyone of you guys had a transceiver setup on your R1200. I like to get some idea on mounting the antenna. My radio set is the Yaesu FTM-10R, and the antenna is Diamond NR-760H. Thanks in advance.
Re: Transceiver antenna mount on R1200R
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 8:46 pm
by danstl
I use an FTM-10R on my RR. I just used some aluminum stock from the local hardware store and attached it to the plastic part of the top case rack with a couple of screws. I ran a ground wire from the stock to the frame under the seat. Works fine and doesn't look bad with the topcase in place. I'm sure there are better solutions out there. You might try some of the other boards that have more hams on them.
Re: Transceiver antenna mount on R1200R
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 11:09 am
by ihosc
Hi danstl, thanks for your response. I'm also checking out other sites for ideas.
Re: Transceiver antenna mount on R1200R
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:19 am
by Dan-A
This may be redundant, but use of a 1/2 wave antenna will improve performance as there is very little flat surface for counterpoise on the R12R.
Re: Transceiver antenna mount on R1200R
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:16 pm
by ka5ysy
How many ham geeks to we have on here with RR's?
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Re: Transceiver antenna mount on R1200R
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:26 pm
by danstl
I'm one...been N0DC since the mid-70's.
I do use a half-wave antenna in answer to the other post. I run the FTM-10R with an Autocom, but would prefer to go to a directly wired headset. Have tried a couple and the noise cancelling properties are pretty poor. I have also tried a couple of bluetooth alternatives, but none seem to work well with the radio. The older Camos units did, but the new ones don't seem to work well.
Re: Transceiver antenna mount on R1200R
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:04 pm
by Dan-A
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Re: Transceiver antenna mount on R1200R
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:46 am
by ka5ysy
danstl wrote:I'm one...been N0DC since the mid-70's.
I do use a half-wave antenna in answer to the other post. I run the FTM-10R with an Autocom, but would prefer to go to a directly wired headset. Have tried a couple and the noise cancelling properties are pretty poor. I have also tried a couple of bluetooth alternatives, but none seem to work well with the radio. The older Camos units did, but the new ones don't seem to work well.
How do you have the 10R interfaced to the Autocom? I have been considering doing that also. Any problems/suggestions on the setup?
Re: Transceiver antenna mount on R1200R
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:46 am
by ihosc
ka5ysy wrote:danstl wrote:I'm one...been N0DC since the mid-70's.
I do use a half-wave antenna in answer to the other post. I run the FTM-10R with an Autocom, but would prefer to go to a directly wired headset. Have tried a couple and the noise cancelling properties are pretty poor. I have also tried a couple of bluetooth alternatives, but none seem to work well with the radio. The older Camos units did, but the new ones don't seem to work well.
How do you have the 10R interfaced to the Autocom? I have been considering doing that also. Any problems/suggestions on the setup?
You might want to check this out for interface to autocom. It works for me.
http://my.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep= ... thumbs&ck=
Re: Transceiver antenna mount on R1200R
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:48 pm
by danstl
Yeah, I built a couple of those last year and they work, but too many moving parts. My goal was to have just the FTM-10 and my Zumo on the bike. If there were a workable wired or bluetooth solution, there would be no need for the Autocom. I use the Autocom solution, and my wife who is a ham too has a Yaesu VX5R on her bike. Just wanted to simplify things.