Monday, July 12, 2010

Wiscomm Two-Way Radio Install: 2010 Honda Element






Wiscomm just added a 2010 Honda Element EX for some in-town pick-up and deliveries, we recently partnered with Rob Sprader at "Emergency Lighting & Electronics, LLC" to properly install a few radios and antennas into this vehicle. Here is a brief summary of the installation and equipment involved.

From Left to Right: Stock AM/FM/XM Honda Antenna, Phantom Elite UHF, Phantom Elite VHF


Radio's installed: Motorola CDM 1550-LS+ UHF LTR Mobile Radio, Motorola CM300 VHF 32c Conventional Radio, Sprint HTC EVO.


Ground off body of vehicle, never direct to battery. Positive tap off main power supply. Split Loom Tubing on all wires, interior, exterior including all antenna feed lines.

Custom fabricated bracket, notched plastic on center console, affixed to floor with stainless steel screws.


Another view of bracket.
Ignition sense relay, powers radio on only when vehicle is running. This can be changed to offer a programmable delay. Again, all wires have Split Loom Tubing for protection.
A closer look at the Antenex Phantom Elite VHF 150-155 Mhz Low Profile Antenna (# ETRAB1500)



Equipment:
Antenex Phantom Elite VHF 150-155 Mhz Low Profile Antenna (# ETRAB1500) - $100.00 EA
Antenex Phantom Elite UHF 450-470 Mhz Low Profile Antenna (# ETRAB4503) - $40.00 EA
Laird Technologies MAB8M 3/8-3/4 Permanent Mount w/ Mini UHF (# MAB8M) - $19.00 EA
Bracketron Mobile Cup-iT Mount Kit (Universal) - $29.95 EA
Installer:
Rob Sprader
Emergency Lighting & Electronics, LLC
262-613-2061 - gitlit1@gmail.com
Rob services all companies, public safety agencies, government agencies and individuals from his base in Waukesha, WI. Rob's service is unique with the ability to install and service your equipment on-site with a fully self-contained installation vehicle that will come directly to your location. This is a huge benefit as the amount of downtime of pulling your equipment out of service is decreased drastically.

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