M0CKE's DK3 Antenna

M0CKE's FT100 - DK3 - Mitsubishi Gallant Install (in 2000)

Well here they are, pictures of my FT100 and DK3 antenna built from scratch using plans from DK Johnson W6AAQ. Although the basic design is the same most parts are difficult to find in the uk, especially the finger stock, which came from the USA. Most other parts had to be machined up.

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The DK3 on the car

Notice it doesn't cover the Number plate or the tail lights!

The DK3 removable Mount

Made from Stainless Steel tube with quick release for the DK3

The DK3 Chassis Mount

Made from Stainless Steel angle and tube I can remove the DK3 mount in seconds using the 3 grub screws shown. It's bolted to the chassis via a threaded hole (supplied by Mitsubishi) and through the towing eye.

The hands free Mic on the car roof lining

This is a old Motorola Mobile Phone Hands Free Mic. Readily available at our rally's and surplus equipment sales. It's an electret with a amplifier all built in to the roof mount unit.

The FT100 Head in the "Specs Tray"

Mitsubishi provided a nice spot for the FT100 head with enough room at the back to put the connections for mic and speaker.

The FT100 Main Body in the Trunk.

This is mounted on the metal bulk head in the trunk, it's fed with 6awg cable, the original power lead had been cut as short as possible but leaving the connector on.

The FT100 - DK3 Control Box

In here is the control circuit for the DK3, operated by the FT100 or by the manual switch by the drivers seat.

The FT100 - DK3 Control Circuit

This is the circuit I used, Kindly given to me by
Ralph K5MOG. A big thanks to him!
The Yaesu board required was in stock here in the UK and it cost around £15.

M0CKE's FT100 - Side Kick - Fiat Marea Weekend Install (in 2007)

The "Side Kick" on the car
With home made Capacitance Hat and 7ft Whip, tunes from 1.874Mhz to 30Mhz

The "Side Kick" and Mount

Made from Aluminium with U bolts onto the roof bar, Earth strap is connected to the roof under hatch lid.

Side Kick, Cap hat & Whip

The FT100 Head in the "Ash Tray"

Remote mounted FT100 Head and "Side Kick" Manula adjustment box on side of Centre Console

The FT100 Main Body under the drivers seat.

Grounding to seat mounting bolt and seat belt mounting point

The FT100 - Screwdriver type antenna Control Box

In here is the control box for the "Side Kick", mounted under the rear seats. Auto operation by the FT100 or manually by the switch on the Centre Console.

Inside The FT100 - Screwdrivers Control Box

The Yaesu ATAS drive board is used to operate 6v relays which in turn operate 12v 10a relays..

Here are the parts to my DK3 built in 1998, still in use today