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Don't forget to check it for birdies before buying. I have a 1998 Saturn SC2 that has a *nasty* noise emission on 2m right smack on top of the calling frequency.
-- 73 de Maggie K3XS
Hi Maggie (and the list),
This is a very common issue w/ Saturn vehicles. I worked for a Saturn dealer until 1998, and found the problem myself in every SL and SC I drove.
It also occurs in my 91 SL1, and the official cause is said to be the ECU (main computer). My vehicle is very well grounded, although I haven't built a copper box around the ECU yet.. hi hi
It's also a good idea on these vehicles to attach ground straps from the trunk lid to the chassis.. I used the braid from some old CATV coax, with ring terminals crimped onto each side. Anyone using a trunk-mounted antenna with a Saturn might want to add these.. This cured some pretty strange antenna problems I was having, as it did for others folks I know..
Kyle Yoksh KØKN Olathe, Kansas Amsat# 35249