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  1. JL Lou

    US Northwest My Emily Summit day trip and picnic

    I also had a good time! Thanks to Mike and Michael for showing us around.
  2. JL Lou

    Yaesu FT-7900R install in my 2020 Jeep JLUR

    Yes. It is a 400 lb harbor freight wench.
  3. JL Lou

    Yaesu FT-7900R install in my 2020 Jeep JLUR

    You should be jealous of the electric hoist I put in the garage attic for the hardtop
  4. JL Lou

    Yaesu FT-7900R install in my 2020 Jeep JLUR

    So, the Antenna. I was trouble shooting with Mike Rose and the antenna leaves a little to be desired. I may try the COMPACtenna I previously mentioned. The little Bingful one will be fine on the trail, so who knows, I may not change it. I put the soft top on and no issues. Same goes for the...
  5. JL Lou

    Yaesu FT-7900R install in my 2020 Jeep JLUR

    That is the AEV jack base. It is secured there with a rubber bungee. I have 37" tires so my Jack needs a little help with height.
  6. JL Lou

    Yaesu FT-7900R install in my 2020 Jeep JLUR

    As far as electric under the passenger seat. They are heated seats and there is an airbag that comes out of the side of the seat. If you mean the wiring that crosses under the seat, then yes there must be a mile of factory wiring in As far as electric under the passenger seat. They are heated...
  7. JL Lou

    Yaesu FT-7900R install in my 2020 Jeep JLUR

    I hid the wires in the molding on the roll bar, now I have to put my tools away. Also I am going to move the microphone mount, just waiting for the UPS guy again.
  8. JL Lou

    Yaesu FT-7900R install in my 2020 Jeep JLUR

    I may replace the Janky antenna mount
  9. JL Lou

    Yaesu FT-7900R install in my 2020 Jeep JLUR

    I had to tap the back of the seat belt stud for the antenna mount
  10. JL Lou

    Yaesu FT-7900R install in my 2020 Jeep JLUR

    the excess wire went in the passenger side outer footwell
  11. JL Lou

    Yaesu FT-7900R install in my 2020 Jeep JLUR

    I attached the mounting bracket to the carpet using large washers for reinforcement.
  12. JL Lou

    Yaesu FT-7900R install in my 2020 Jeep JLUR

    There looks to be some room below the center console, but I dont want that headache figuring that out.
  13. JL Lou

    Yaesu FT-7900R install in my 2020 Jeep JLUR

    The radio from the back seat
  14. JL Lou

    Yaesu FT-7900R install in my 2020 Jeep JLUR

    The head unit will live under the passenger seat
  15. JL Lou

    Yaesu FT-7900R install in my 2020 Jeep JLUR

    I got some more of my install done. For power I am using the aux switch number 1. it is a 40 amp power supply.
  16. JL Lou

    Yaesu FT-7900R install in my 2020 Jeep JLUR

    Yeah, I had my eye on a COMPACtenna 2M/440 but found the cheap chinese one when looking for an NMO mount. got the mount and antenna for about $30.00. thought I would give it a try. It looks like it wont cut the mustard though. Talked to Mike Rose about it and we will see...
  17. JL Lou

    US Northwest My Emily Summit day trip and picnic

    That is bad timing. I know how you feel though. I also work a lot of weekends.
  18. JL Lou

    US Northwest My Emily Summit day trip and picnic

    Looks like fun, I am looking forward to this!
  19. JL Lou

    The Tri-Cities Clubhouse

    Mike Rose put up a rally point for a day trip this weekend through the Oregon blues. Looks like fun. https://www.overlandbound.com/event/my-emily-summit-day-trip-and-picnic/
  20. JL Lou

    Yaesu FT-7900R install in my 2020 Jeep JLUR

    Thanks for the advice, the sound bar is enclosed, but if it does not sound good, I can figure something out. Maybe poly fill or something.