Icom IC-7000 Setup Questions

[PED_3rd]

(I did about 30mins of searches, so I apologize if this is a redundant post)

I am finalizing the planning stage of my build, and I am devising the Communications setup. I am looking at the following parts for my setup and would really appreciate any input (I am totally new to this).

Icom America Systems IC-7000 All Mode Transceiver

Shakespeare 120-49 Four-section Vehicular HF Antenna (for HF Comms)

Poynting Defense/Radiant Antennas UBS-6

Shakespeare SFB3512/VRC Broadband (for VHF/UHF Comms)

The plan is to set the Antenna mounts on opposite corners of the rear bumper and twisting them on only when needed.

Are there any obvious errors in my plan, are there any important factors that need to be considered in this portion of the build?

 

[Huck]

What do you need all that for?


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[Icecobra]

remember those antennas are going to flop around and will hit anything with in reach so plan accordingly...

 

[PED_3rd]

The plan is to setup a vehicle that I can not only play in, but also use for overlanding/****-dodge. I do not plan on running it with the antennas on, I will have the antennas stored in the vehicle until use is required. For playing in the desert I will likely only be utilizing the VHF/UHF antenna, which is a more solid design. I could be crazy, as well, so any feedback is good in my book.

 

[Huck]

Your entitled to your own thing. No judgement there. Just wasn't sure of your needs / requirements.

We use mostly just VHF for off-road stuff.


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[onesickpuppy]

Looks like fair tract to go. I run ICOM 706 all mode in my truck.
I use a separate UHF and VHF antenna (on roof) tuned for band I plan to squak and a duplexer. I carry a 2 meter and 150MHZ antenna for best tune and output.
HF is picky in mobil settings due to lack of ground poise and most antennas are comprimise antennas for semi-SWR matched. You may still need a tunner for HF. Your path will be semi-directional when mounted on back and if on the bumper will diminish for the section shrouded by metal tailgate. HF is also super suseptable to any noise and static. Run dedicated power direct from battery and use ferite chokes where you can and if sitting still a ground strap to the ground from frame will help cut noise.
Lou

 

[PED_3rd]

Super helpful OneSickPuppy! Really appreciate it. What if I ran the HF antenna from the front bumper? Will the rear bumper mount mess with VHF/UHF signals as well? Is HF not worth the hassle or is it worth it in a ****-dodge vehicle?

 

[KaiserM715]

Is HF not worth the hassle or is it worth it in a ****-dodge vehicle?

From what I remember, there are quite a few folks looking for this same type of capability that like the 6 meter frequencies, so you are not the only one looking to go that way.

 

[Stepside]

Consider finding a rubber or plastic cap
over the antenna connection - when not in use.

Hmmm . . did I just say, 'your antenna needs a rubber' . . when Not in use? ~

 

[All The Way]

The ft-8900 can do uhf VHF and 6m