radioman2001
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Yes but not all at once, I ran the radio packs through a serial switch box and select one radio at a time.
Where ARE my manners?Low profile UHF and higher antennas can work well. 1/4 wavelength on UHF is only 6" long, so shrinking that down into a pepper shaker size antenna isn't too much of an issue. It is less than ideal if you venture out unto the fringes, but not by a huge amount.
However…..
VHF? Don't waste your money.
They suck.
— and here goes my explanation of how bad they suck --
Everyone, and I do mean everyone, that I know who has purchased one of those has regretted it. I mean they hate them so much they throw them FAR away. They are very narrow in their useable bandwidth, like 1MHz. Horrible performance. Plus, you gotta drive around like a huge dork with a black soup can sitting on top of your vehicle. People that don't know what it is will point and laugh. People who do know what it is will point and laugh. The only people who will not point and laugh will be people that didn't notice you driving by, but they'll be ready next time.
Did I mention they suck? Seriously. The only application where they work:
You only need one frequency or very closely spaced frequencies.
You don't need to run much power
You have an extremely overbuilt radio system that will make up for the horrible antenna performance.
Or, you want people to point and laugh.
but seriously….
They do suck, and they cost a lot of money to suck that bad. You actually pay MORE for the suckage than a less sucky antenna. Why those things are still on the market is beyond me.
A 1/4 wave VHF will outperform it by a long shot and people won't point and laugh. Plus, the 1/4 wave is way lower profile. And they don't suck.
The SRT is the Dual exhaust Go very FAST HP model right?There is one. In my SRT it was crammed full of electronics.
Thats some beautiful equipment in a nicely laid out space.When I was still working the battery under the seat had become a common thing. All the Chevy vehicles we got had them.
I use low profile for 800 and 900 mhz antennas as the hi-gain antenna hits the garage door frame, and being as stiff as it is I worrry about bending the roof panel, and for VHF and UHF I use standard unity antenna's. Still not confident enough of the panel thickness to put a low band on the roof.
A few pics, sorry if they are a little dark as it is dark here right now. I couldnt get a decent pic of the roof line too dark. It also appears the double stick for the fuse panel came loose. I havn't been in that cubby since Dayton in May.
Is that an HT220 impedance matching tune up doohicky I see?When I was still working the battery under the seat had become a common thing. All the Chevy vehicles we got had them.
I use low profile for 800 and 900 mhz antennas as the hi-gain antenna hits the garage door frame, and being as stiff as it is I worrry about bending the roof panel, and for VHF and UHF I use standard unity antenna's. Still not confident enough of the panel thickness to put a low band on the roof.
A few pics, sorry if they are a little dark as it is dark here right now. I couldnt get a decent pic of the roof line too dark. It also appears the double stick for the fuse panel came loose. I havn't been in that cubby since Dayton in May.
There are two SRTs, depending on the model year. For 2023, the SRT 392 has the 392 cubic inch (6.4 liter) naturally-aspirated Hemi V-8 rated at 525 horsepower. The SRT Hellcat (an homage to the Grumman F6F Hellcat fleet-defense fighter plane from World War II) has the 6.2 liter (372 cubic inch) supercharged Hemi V-8 rated at 707 horsepower. Both SRTs include several other features such as larger brakes, all-wheel drive, dual exhaust outlets, revised suspension with adaptive damping, and other trim and body updates. All Durangos have dual exhaust outlets except for the SXT model which has the V-6 engine.The SRT is the Dual exhaust Go very FAST HP model right?
I have seen YouTube videos from up-fitters who mention that installing the Havis console in a Durango is a pain in the behind. Disassembling and removing the OEM console seems to be the issue as on civilian versions, the transmission shifter is in the console (the Havis console has a cut out for the shifter), plus there are a few modules in the OEM console that have to be relocated to the Havis console.Anyone here have a Havis box with some radio goodness installed in their Durango? Pro/cons? ease of installation? difficulty?
It was until they released the 2023 Hellcat. Now it is just the Go FAST model.The SRT is the Dual exhaust Go very FAST HP model right?
You mean the 2021 Hellcat. That was the first year for the model. Dodge claimed at the time that the Durango SRT Hellcat was going to be a 1-year, limited production model. A lot of buyers paid top dollar, well over the $114,000 MSRP, to get a 2021 Hellcat thinking they'd never have another opportunity to get one. Then, Dodge announced that there would be a 2023 Hellcat with the same specs at the 2021. Folks who bought the 2021 are not happy and have filed a class action lawsuit against Stellantis and FCA alleging that the defendants engaged in deceptive business practices, false advertising, and fraud. I believe that the suit is asking for $5 million in damages.It was until they released the 2023 Hellcat.
You mean the 2021 Hellcat.
Thanks for the reply.. Just driving around here in NY they must be giving them away.. They are very popular around here.i fi i make this move i have to keep in mind that i tow a small bass boat, and possibly a small Travel trailer The worst of it is that in addition to needing roof real estate for antennas I also will be installing a roof rack for various things. something is telling me that i might need something bigger.There are two SRTs, depending on the model year. For 2023, the SRT 392 has the 392 cubic inch (6.4 liter) naturally-aspirated Hemi V-8 rated at 525 horsepower. The SRT Hellcat (an homage to the Grumman F6F Hellcat fleet-defense fighter plane from World War II) has the 6.2 liter (372 cubic inch) supercharged Hemi V-8 rated at 707 horsepower. Both SRTs include several other features such as larger brakes, all-wheel drive, dual exhaust outlets, revised suspension with adaptive damping, and other trim and body updates. All Durangos have dual exhaust outlets except for the SXT model which has the V-6 engine.
I used to install back in the day. I've been out of the game so long that it might pay to have someone else do it.I have seen YouTube videos from up-fitters who mention that installing the Havis console in a Durango is a pain in the behind. Disassembling and removing the OEM console seems to be the issue as on civilian versions, the transmission shifter is in the console (the Havis console has a cut out for the shifter), plus there are a few modules in the OEM console that have to be relocated to the Havis console.
What's $5 million divided by how many people who bought the 2021 model?You mean the 2021 Hellcat. That was the first year for the model. Dodge claimed at the time that the Durango SRT Hellcat was going to be a 1-year, limited production model. A lot of buyers paid top dollar, well over the $114,000 MSRP, to get a 2021 Hellcat thinking they'd never have another opportunity to get one. Then, Dodge announced that there would be a 2023 Hellcat with the same specs at the 2021. Folks who bought the 2021 are not happy and have filed a class action lawsuit against Stellantis and FCA alleging that the defendants engaged in deceptive business practices, false advertising, and fraud. I believe that the suit is asking for $5 million in damages.
2020 Chevy Colorado, middle UHF, left rear UHF, right rear 800mhzI forgot to ask...
Does anyone have a few shots of their roofs.. with the Antennas in question? I can use my Imagination.. Just curious
THANKS!
What's $5 million divided by how many people who bought the 2021 model?
I have never seen the VHF Model,,, I'd like to see just how big this thing actually is. Do you have a link or a photo? I'd really like to see it's size.
Nice2020 Chevy Colorado, middle UHF, left rear UHF, right rear 800mhz