Re: [Repeater-Builder] Birdies in - Jeep Cherokee
Every 4x4 I have had for the last 20 years, when a u-joint goes bad I replace it with Spicer have never had another problem! -- Original Message -- Received: Wed, 05 Apr 2006 10:41:46 AM CDT From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] The drive shaft and 4wd front knuckle U-Joints without grease fittings are/were my only complaint. I just had the originals replaced with new Spicer units, which have the much desired grease fittings. Doesn't have anything to do with the radio, but what the heck... Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Birdies in - Jeep Cherokee
Exellent choice! Neil Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Birdies in - Jeep Cherokee Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:18:24 -0500 Every 4x4 I have had for the last 20 years, when a u-joint goes bad I replace it with Spicer have never had another problem! -- Original Message -- Received: Wed, 05 Apr 2006 10:41:46 AM CDT From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] The drive shaft and 4wd front knuckle U-Joints without grease fittings are/were my only complaint. I just had the originals replaced with new Spicer units, which have the much desired grease fittings. Doesn't have anything to do with the radio, but what the heck... Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Birdies in - Jeep Cherokee
Hi John, ... snip ... The drive shaft and 4wd front knuckle U-Joints without grease fittings are/were my only complaint. I just had the originals replaced with new Spicer units, which have the much desired grease fittings. Doesn't have anything to do with the radio, but what the heck... Seems to me all new vehicles come without the Zerk (grease) fittings whenever the manufacturer can get away without installing them. Just more of something to wear out - and replace costing you, the end user, more money. In every opportunity to do so, I always buy replacement parts with the Zerk fittings attached. Hope this helps, Neil - WA6KLA cheers, skipp JOHN MACKEY [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, a slightly off topic question. I recently acquired a 1992 Jeep Cherokee with the 4L engine 4 speed automatic transmission. Anyone have any experience to know if I should expect to have any RFI problems from this vehicle? I want to put the following bands of radios in it: HF (10-75 meters) 6 meters 2 meters 440 MHz 902 MHz CB (11 meters) Any other advice from those who have had Jeep Cherokees for mounting radios in the Cherokee would be appreciated. thanks Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Birdies in - Jeep Cherokee
skipp025 wrote: Hi John, Using all the common uhf/vhf bands in a Cherokee I can tell you there will be some minor (but strong) birdies at various vhf/uhf spectral locations. I also get some from the fuel pump in a 2000 Cherokee Classic. They appear to be computer software located so they do go away when some major operational parameters changes during your trips (travel). Yeah, mine change too. As an example... a birdie will pop up on a frequency but will probably not return to the same frequency the next time the vehicle is started. Relative to the overall operation, The birdie problem on a desired frequency is less than 3% of the time. I think every modern vehicle is going to have some of these... so many computers, so much stuff on in the vehicle just by turning on the ignition key... and lots on even when the ignition's off... I have yet to operate hf on the road from the Cherokee, which makes very a nice service/radio vehicle. I operate 40m mobile from mine using an FT-857 and an ATAS-100. Works well, considering the size of the antenna is piddly for the band. The drive shaft and 4wd front knuckle U-Joints without grease fittings are/were my only complaint. I just had the originals replaced with new Spicer units, which have the much desired grease fittings. Doesn't have anything to do with the radio, but what the heck... Yeah, I just replaced the front left U-joint on mine. Mechanic said it was pretty trashed. I didn't think to look for upgrades, but total with labor was just over $100, so if it lasts another 100,000 miles, I'll be fine with the originals. (GRIN) I recently upgraded the thing to 30 tires, and have a tiny amount of rubbing if the body flexes off-road. I think a 2 lift kit is in this vehicle's future for the repeater site access/rock climber this vehicle is eventually going to become... ;-) Nate WY0X Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
