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99 4Runner HAM Install

Quacken

Rank V
Member

Pathfinder III

I recently acquired a Yaesu FT-7800 with detachable face plate. This is my first foray into the HAM life since getting licensed last year (life gets in the way). I chose to mount it just behind the shifters (i checked, they still work), and i can still remove the trim unhindered!

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I left the radio unit itself in the rear trunk side pocket, limiting the Coax run and making use of the existing 12v power hookup. I used male disconnects crimped onto the factory wiring harness with inline fuse.
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Then popped off the trim and ran both the data cable and the aux speaker cable (front speaker pending delivery).
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I am also using a SRQ fabrications CB antenna mount designed for the 3rd Gen 4runner. I had to drill out one of the holes (which sucked BTW, S U C K E D) but it works.
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Prerunner1982

Local Expert, Oklahoma USA
Launch Member
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Member III

What antenna are you using?
Did you hook up an analyzer and check the antenna?
 
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