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VHF interfering with stability systems?

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I'm thinking of mounting a VHF ham radio in a car of mine, and wondering what the considerations might be with respect to RF interference and the vehicle stability system that's in the car. I tend to hit some heavy speeds in this particular car (anywhere from 120-200) and am curious if there are any documented instances of radio emissions causing vehicle stability systems to go haywire. I'd rather not have the CST decide that I'm sliding sideways when I'm really going straight :)

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TGFW said:
I'm thinking of mounting a VHF ham radio in a car of mine, and wondering what the considerations might be with respect to RF interference and the vehicle stability system that's in the car. I tend to hit some heavy speeds in this particular car (anywhere from 120-200) and am curious if there are any documented instances of radio emissions causing vehicle stability systems to go haywire. I'd rather not have the CST decide that I'm sliding sideways when I'm really going straight :)

Cheers,

TGFW
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This would most certainly be a subject to discuss with the manufacture and possibly the professional installer of this vehicle stability system(assuming it was installed by a professional) and not in a forum
such as this on RR. Not trying to rain on your parade but there could be legal issues along with the
technicle issues and thats why it would be best to consult with the source of such equipment.
 
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TGFW said:
I'm thinking of mounting a VHF ham radio in a car of mine, and wondering what the considerations might be with respect to RF interference and the vehicle stability system that's in the car. I tend to hit some heavy speeds in this particular car (anywhere from 120-200) and am curious if there are any documented instances of radio emissions causing vehicle stability systems to go haywire. I'd rather not have the CST decide that I'm sliding sideways when I'm really going straight :)

Cheers,

TGFW
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One would question what ham activity you could or SHOULD be dogin at 120+. If its a race car then a commercial radio should be used, if its a street racer then maybe you should paying attention to the road instead of chatting on the repeater.
 
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I have to ask myself why anyone would be talking on a radio while driving at such a high rate of speed.
 
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n8emr said:
One would question what ham activity you could or SHOULD be dogin at 120+. If its a race car then a commercial radio should be used, if its a street racer then maybe you should paying attention to the road instead of chatting on the repeater.
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What about an Amateur racer (E.G. SCCA)?
 
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n8emr said:
One would question what ham activity you could or SHOULD be dogin at 120+. If its a race car then a commercial radio should be used, if its a street racer then maybe you should paying attention to the road instead of chatting on the repeater.
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Actually, this was more of a technical question than a question about driving safety. I think you missed the point of my question, which is more about whether or not VHF can interfere with EST/CST systems at all, rather than at some particular speed. My concern is whether or not talking on one of these things when I'm going 65 can screw up the system so that a few seconds later it does something surprising when I'm running wide open...
 
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I think the answer is: it depends.

Some car computers are more tolerant of RFI than others. It'll depend on your antenna placement, how well it is matched to the transmitter (minimizing RF down the coax), how much power you're putting out, the frequency you're using, just to name a few.
 
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