Radio mounting
- Thread starter S4SQTCH
- Start date
Explorer I
- 3,038
- First Name
- Dave
- Last Name
- Stockslager
- Member #
2951
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KM6ZGS
My current radio setup..subject to change of course! Btech GMRS V1 on a ram mount with custom bracket from a guy on Expedition Portal and a Uniden CB on a Quadratec JK mount, and yes full trucker with a gear keeper for the GMRS mic:
I'm powered straight from the battery with a power pole connection under the glove box in the FJ. I used a single DIN cover plate I modified to hold the remote head of the Yaesu FT-857d. The radio and diplexer is currently under the passenger seat with the power cords running under the door seal covers. I'm using the Yaesu ATAS 120a antenna on a Boztech? NMO mount grounded to the rear door hinge bolt. The antenna tunes fine when changing bands. I'm pretty pleased with the results and happy to have HF mobile now.
I can add in power poles and connect other radios to the main battery supply as needed. I use an MFJ 6 way splitter for that.
For the AM/FM/CB I also have a diplexer that allows you to use a CB antenna as an FM antenna.
If I'm running APRS over the radio I usually just use the Yaesu VX-8 handheld or APRSDRIOD when there is cell coverage.
We have a big Ham radio group in my area that has been very good with helping me along the way. I would recommend anyone interested in communication to at least get their Technician license.
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Off-Road Ranger I
Had a play around with remounting never used the sunglasses holder and had a crack at making a housing for the centre console
