New radio

my034runner · 02-24-2018, 10:07 PM

My old yaesu ft-60 either works or doesn't.........so, I bought this. https://www.gigaparts.com/kenwood-tm-281a.html

AND

https://www.gigaparts.com/mfj-1728b.html

bulldog · 02-25-2018, 06:15 PM

Nice!!

Are you legal yet?

my034runner · 02-26-2018, 11:06 AM

sure.........

05sport4x4 · 02-26-2018, 02:15 PM

Come on Robert it is an easy test.

my034runner · 02-26-2018, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05sport4x4

Come on Robert it is an easy test.

Well, now that I'll have an actual real radio now, it should prompt towards that. You have to remember, I'm old and stupid now.......hate tests! If I could take the test online, instead of missing a day of work to drive all over hell to take the test......that would be easier......

05sport4x4 · 02-27-2018, 06:05 PM

Sounds like excuses to me

The test will take an hour or so on a Saturday (sometimes they are on other days) Besides you old guys need to exercise your brains more

my034runner · 02-27-2018, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05sport4x4

Sounds like excuses to me

The test will take an hour or so on a Saturday (sometimes they are on other days) Besides you old guys need to exercise your brains more

Saturdays are why I've missed a couple. Damn near impossible to get out of work on a Saturday!
I've forgot everything I studied though. Need to find a Super easy stupid proof test prep thing. I can't remember the one I had used before. Either way, it's not going to happen before Easter.

05sport4x4 · 02-27-2018, 08:28 PM

Just busting your chops.

I read a book and did some of the online tests. Fairly basic stuff to remember just keep taking the online test till you get most of the questions right. I think you can miss 20% or more of the questions and still pass.

I did a search and they have a test on a Wednesday a little north of Henderson.
Here is one 2 weeks away. Now get to it

http://www.lvhamtest.us/events/north-las-vegas-exams-7/

my034runner · 02-27-2018, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05sport4x4

Just busting your chops.

I read a book and did some of the online tests. Fairly basic stuff to remember just keep taking the online test till you get most of the questions right. I think you can miss 20% or more of the questions and still pass.

I did a search and they have a test on a Wednesday a little north of Henderson.
Here is one 2 weeks away. Now get to it

http://www.lvhamtest.us/events/north-las-vegas-exams-7/

Damn.......you'd think I didn't have a job or something too!!

I'll look into it. Meanwhile, get your butt signed up for Easter!! With or without Adam.

Dealmaker · 09-15-2018, 08:01 PM

Hey Robert, did you mount this in to the factory location?
With how far smart phones have come the past 10 yrs, I'd like to yank out my double DIN OEM CD/AM/FM and replace it with a good comms radio and a simple AM/FM with bluetooth and USB charger, and just use my phone for tunes and on-road nav.

my034runner · 09-15-2018, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dealmaker

Hey Robert, did you mount this in to the factory location?
With how far smart phones have come the past 10 yrs, I'd like to yank out my double DIN OEM CD/AM/FM and replace it with a good comms radio and a simple AM/FM with bluetooth and USB charger, and just use my phone for tunes and on-road nav.

What are you talking about? This new radio was a Kenwood Ham radio!

I still rock the original JBL system/nav!
And I mounted this on the passenger side of the center console. Already had the cb on the drivers side.

Dealmaker · 09-20-2018, 09:38 AM

Ya I know. What I mean is that I'd like to get a new Ham radio, and dump my JBL for a new, simple, single DIN AM/FM/bluetooth receiver, and put both the Ham and the new receiver in the factory JBL location. Curious if anyone has done something like that yet.
EDIT: Looks like someone has... http://www.toyota-4runner.org/2466369-post36.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by my034runner

What are you talking about? This new radio was a Kenwood Ham radio! I still rock the original JBL system/nav!
And I mounted this on the passenger side of the center console. Already had the cb on the drivers side.

my034runner · 09-26-2018, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dealmaker

Ya I know. What I mean is that I'd like to get a new Ham radio, and dump my JBL for a new, simple, single DIN AM/FM/bluetooth receiver, and put both the Ham and the new receiver in the factory JBL location. Curious if anyone has done something like that yet.
EDIT: Looks like someone has... http://www.toyota-4runner.org/2466369-post36.html

I got you now. I think someone here has done something like that a while back, have to search though, as I don't remember how long ago that was.

expat · 05-08-2019, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dealmaker

Ya I know. What I mean is that I'd like to get a new Ham radio, and dump my JBL for a new, simple, single DIN AM/FM/bluetooth receiver, and put both the Ham and the new receiver in the factory JBL location. Curious if anyone has done something like that yet.
EDIT: Looks like someone has... http://www.toyota-4runner.org/2466369-post36.html

I want to do this before the BAJA XL. So much better than suspended on suction cup on windscreen!

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02-26-2018, 02:15 PM	#4
05sport4x4 Senior Driver Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 501	Come on Robert it is an easy test. __________________ John 05 4Runner Sport V6 - Goodyear SA 275/70/17, Donahoe Adj C/O', Custom rear colis, Radflo rear shocks, Hanna sliders 89 Extra Cab 4x4 Pickup, 22re, 31x10.5 w/4.56's & ARB in rear

02-27-2018, 06:05 PM	#6
05sport4x4 Senior Driver Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 501	Sounds like excuses to me The test will take an hour or so on a Saturday (sometimes they are on other days) Besides you old guys need to exercise your brains more __________________ John 05 4Runner Sport V6 - Goodyear SA 275/70/17, Donahoe Adj C/O', Custom rear colis, Radflo rear shocks, Hanna sliders 89 Extra Cab 4x4 Pickup, 22re, 31x10.5 w/4.56's & ARB in rear

02-27-2018, 08:28 PM	#8
05sport4x4 Senior Driver Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 501	Just busting your chops. I read a book and did some of the online tests. Fairly basic stuff to remember just keep taking the online test till you get most of the questions right. I think you can miss 20% or more of the questions and still pass. I did a search and they have a test on a Wednesday a little north of Henderson. Here is one 2 weeks away. Now get to it http://www.lvhamtest.us/events/north-las-vegas-exams-7/ __________________ John 05 4Runner Sport V6 - Goodyear SA 275/70/17, Donahoe Adj C/O', Custom rear colis, Radflo rear shocks, Hanna sliders 89 Extra Cab 4x4 Pickup, 22re, 31x10.5 w/4.56's & ARB in rear

09-15-2018, 08:01 PM	#10
Dealmaker Senior Driver Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Bay Posts: 548	Hey Robert, did you mount this in to the factory location? With how far smart phones have come the past 10 yrs, I'd like to yank out my double DIN OEM CD/AM/FM and replace it with a good comms radio and a simple AM/FM with bluetooth and USB charger, and just use my phone for tunes and on-road nav. __________________ '04 4Runner 4X4 SE V8 - Shrockworks bumper - Hanna sliders - Icon Stage 2 w/Overland rear springs - BFG KO 265/70/17 '06 4Runner 2X4 SE V8, for the kids '06 LX470 for the wife

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