I have to be honest and say I can find better ways to pass a few hours than to try and get a Land Rover to perform well on HF radio. I've got issues with RF affecting the old Icom 706 mk1 radio (which is also a poorly radio).

I am getting RF into the vehicle which is affecting the performance of the Icom and affecting the transmission. It may also be affecting the ability to tune in the Tarheel antenna on 20m.

I really need to bond the vehicle to get a good ground without making the car look like Dougal from the magic roundabout with the radials draped over it. I also should wire the radio into the vehicle properly with ground to stand a chance.

I'm also thinking the 2/70 antenna on the roof may also be bringing in RF on it's outer shield.


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