Month: March 2011

Electronics | Ham Radio | Ham Radio

HF Radio Install – Part 1
Bytomas March 9, 2011October 15, 2026

I started the install of my new HF Radio in the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The install includes the following items: Icom IC-7000 All Band Radio SCS PTC-IIusb Pactor-II HF Radio Modem Turbo-Tuner Screwdriver Antenna Controller RIGtalk USB Rig CI-V rig control interface Little Tarheel II Screwdriver Antenna Associated cables Icom remote speaker The install involves…

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Expedition Travel

Spring / Summer 2011 Trip Plans
Bytomas March 8, 2011October 15, 2026

I have been spending lots of time planning what trip we will be doing this spring and summer. Here is a short list of where you will be able to find My FJ Cruiser this springs and summer: March – Spring Vacation will take us to southeastern Utah where we will be exploring Comb Ridge…

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How Tos | Mechanical

Rear Differential Breather Relocation
Bytomas March 7, 2011October 15, 2026

All of the gearboxes on the FJ Cruiser have breather caps on them. The breather cap allows the gearbox to release pressure and prevent pressure from being applied to the seals. The breathers can present a problem when submerged. When a gearbox is cooled quickly by water the pressure drops and it attempts to draw…

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