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99raptor
May 14th, 2006, 07:08
Need a 2 way radio for our truck.I'm not a recent lottery winner so please suggest something modestly priced.Thanx.
John F2000
May 14th, 2006, 13:09
Need a 2 way radio for our truck.I'm not a recent lottery winner so please suggest something modestly priced.Thanx.

Kenwood makes a nice one for a hundred and fifty approx. call the ham radio store in san diego and you can get the unit and the schematic to modify the unit.
Tim_Flahart
May 15th, 2006, 10:59
I ordered the Icom 208H from HRO and an antenna, mag mount , and external speaker from PCI. With small mods this radio should rock. I will install it later this week and will be very similar to this article. Jordans Realm (http://www.jordansrealm.com/newproducts/icom-208h/icom-208h.htm)
wrightracing.net
May 15th, 2006, 11:36
Call Scott at PCI and check if he has some used radio's or check Ebay for a icom v8000 for around $185 + shipping.

Scott might be pre-running for the baja 500 I am not sure? Anyone at PCI sould be able to help.
KDub48
May 16th, 2006, 23:16
I also need a radio for my truck. Hey Wright, I found that icom v8000 on ebay, will I need to do any mods to make it work or can I just install it and be good to go? Thanks!
wrightracing.net
May 25th, 2006, 21:13
I also need a radio for my truck. Hey Wright, I found that icom v8000 on ebay, will I need to do any mods to make it work or can I just install it and be good to go? Thanks!

It depends on who you get it from some come with the mod already so just make sure before you bid.
OffroadExit
May 26th, 2006, 20:51
Make sure the icom v8000 has the MARS/CAP modification which opens it up to talk on most UHF and VHF frequencies.
ThisSideUp
June 7th, 2006, 08:30
I just picked up the Kenwood 110 watt (Tk-690 I think the model is) off ebay and I think the guy has 7 more. These units are over $1,000 new and I got mine for $300. I think I have the guys contact info if anyone is intersted
Pitchit
June 7th, 2006, 09:27
TK-790H is the radio for the correct VHF band.

http://www.morriswireless.com/downloads/kenwood/TK-690H.PDF
Fourstroker
June 7th, 2006, 10:40
I also need a radio for my truck. Hey Wright, I found that icom v8000 on ebay, will I need to do any mods to make it work or can I just install it and be good to go? Thanks!

Just bought the v8000 and did the mod. It took me longer to unpack the radio than it did to do the mod. It is super simple. Only tool required was a pair of needle nose pliers.