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    CB Radio

    One of the radio engineers where I work indicated that the Prius may be exceeding FCC regs on EMI emissions. He said the best way to reduce the...
    Post by: Joe C., Nov 14, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    CB Radio

    Check this out! I installed the radio/antenna back on my Pontiac Bonneville... works great. I got stuck in crawling traffic this morning, on the...
    Post by: Joe C., Nov 13, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Regenerative Braking - What's the "best" way to brake?

    Thanks Mike. I didn't think that Bestmapman's response was for me. I'll give it a shot and maybe have some peace and quiet while backing up.
    Post by: Joe C., Nov 11, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Regenerative Braking - What's the "best" way to brake?

    Mike 2008 Package 3 - Silver. OEM Mudguards, OEM All Weather Mats, WeatherTech Cargo Mat, NuShield MFD Protector, Tint, Nokian WR-G2s, Trim Ring...
    Post by: Joe C., Nov 10, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    CB Radio

    I'm back. First of all, the stray radiation from the Prius' electrical systems is coming through the antenna. Disconnect it and the signal "meter"...
    Post by: Joe C., Nov 10, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    CB Radio

    Thanks Neo, you've been very helpful. This radio/antenna combination works just fine in my Pontiac Bonneville. I temporarily set it up there...
    Post by: Joe C., Nov 4, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    CB Radio

    Thanks for the tip on isolating the path of the noise. Next time I'm in her car I'll try your tip. I just assumed it was coming down the antenna....
    Post by: Joe C., Nov 4, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    CB Radio

    Thanks for the help. I'll try a few things next time I get my hands on the car. The radio/antenna combination work just fine installed in my...
    Post by: Joe C., Nov 4, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    CB Radio

    Antenna is a Radio Shack #21-994. I do not have a SWR meter. Antenna location is on the roof, rear right side 12" from the AM/FM radio antenna....
    Post by: Joe C., Nov 3, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    CB Radio

    I just installed a CB in my girlfriend's 2008 Prius, option #3, and I'm getting a constant 2-3 bars of RF signal while the car is running. The...
    Post by: Joe C., Nov 3, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics