ICOM IC-208H installed in FJC - pics

OlyWaFJ · 09-01-07, 09:18 PM

Moved my CB antenna to the ARB Bull Bar passenger side.
Moved my Sirius S50 to the passenger side too.

Used the bracket that latched down the lug wrench as the mounting location for the rig. I need to shorten my antenna cable as soon as I can pick up a 259 plug.

Needed a 90 degree screwdriver and lots of patience to get this mounted securely.

The remote head mounted perfectly under the drivers side vent with some double sided tape.

Extended the mic connection using a Cat5e strait through cable and a M/M coupler.

Good ole' Bandi mount for the antenna.

spaldam · 09-10-07, 12:19 PM

Cool! That's the same one I have, but I mounted it under the seat.

I thought about mounting it in the back like you did, but I didn't want to remove all the other stuff that's already back there.

BC_FJC · 09-11-07, 12:22 PM

Nice Install... I'll have to post up mine

LandCruisers4Life · 09-15-07, 01:47 AM

What kind of antenna is that? (Brand, model etc).

Thanks.

FirstToy · 09-15-07, 01:57 AM

excellent, added a link to the FJC tech FAQ

OlyWaFJ · 09-15-07, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LandCruisers4Life

What kind of antenna is that? (Brand, model etc).

Diamond NR-770HBNMO: 144/440 MHz Dual-Band Mobile Antenna, Black, Gain: 3.0 / 5.5 dBi, Connector: NMO, Fold Over, Length: 40.2”

Gain & Wave:
144 MHz 3.0 dBi, ½ Wave
440 MHz 5.5 dBi, 5/8 Wave x 2
VSWR: Less than 1.5:1
Max Power: 200 Watts
Length: 40.2”
Connector: NMO
Color: Black

Installed on a bored out (Carbide bit Dremel) Bandi mount.

97kurt · 09-21-07, 01:17 PM

Looks great, I have the same radio.

Side note: Have you figured out how to change the color display on it yet?

BMAN · 10-01-07, 12:41 PM

Did you do the extended RX TX mod on it yet? Super EASY did mine in about 30 seconds. Allowed me to communicate with the race truck while in Baja. While not 100% legal, this is a great mod to extend your comm channels in case of emergency.

97kurt · 10-03-07, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMAN

Did you do the extended RX TX mod on it yet? Super EASY did mine in about 30 seconds. Allowed me to communicate with the race truck while in Baja. While not 100% legal, this is a great mod to extend your comm channels in case of emergency.

Not to mention the added ability to talk to FRS radios also... That is if you were to mod it.

09-01-07, 09:18 PM	#1
OlyWaFJ IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 365	ICOM IC-208H installed in FJC - pics Moved my CB antenna to the ARB Bull Bar passenger side. Moved my Sirius S50 to the passenger side too. Used the bracket that latched down the lug wrench as the mounting location for the rig. I need to shorten my antenna cable as soon as I can pick up a 259 plug. Needed a 90 degree screwdriver and lots of patience to get this mounted securely. The remote head mounted perfectly under the drivers side vent with some double sided tape. Extended the mic connection using a Cat5e strait through cable and a M/M coupler. Good ole' Bandi mount for the antenna. __________________ President - South Sound Cruisers 2007 FJ Cruiser TCLA# 16640

09-10-07, 12:19 PM	#2
spaldam IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wylie, TX TLCA# 17556 Posts: 320 Blog Entries: 1	Cool! That's the same one I have, but I mounted it under the seat. I thought about mounting it in the back like you did, but I didn't want to remove all the other stuff that's already back there. __________________ I once had a lifted '87 Toyota pickup 4x4 22R 5-speed, etc. I latter had a '97 Tacoma X-cab V6 5-speed with all kinds of cool stuff on it. I now have a '07 FJC TRD SE 6-speed completely stock, but still has some cool stuff on it. Spaldam.com

09-11-07, 12:22 PM	#3
BC_FJC IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC TLCA# 16085 Posts: 685	Nice Install... I'll have to post up mine __________________ Drew '07 Voodoo Blue FJ Crusier with a few upgrades Photos

09-15-07, 01:47 AM	#4
LandCruisers4Life IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas TLCA# 16244 Posts: 1,613	What kind of antenna is that? (Brand, model etc). Thanks. __________________ 2004 Land Cruiser UZJ100 "El Rinoceronte" 100 Owners Guild- Expedition wheelers at their finest - wheeling with style...

09-15-07, 01:57 AM	#5
FirstToy tlcwagons.org Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,512	excellent, added a link to the FJC tech FAQ __________________ I love cachapas! my wip I drink your milkshake!

09-21-07, 01:17 PM	#7
97kurt IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 43	Looks great, I have the same radio. Side note: Have you figured out how to change the color display on it yet?

10-01-07, 12:41 PM	#8
BMAN IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Greg's place Posts: 2,657	Did you do the extended RX TX mod on it yet? Super EASY did mine in about 30 seconds. Allowed me to communicate with the race truck while in Baja. While not 100% legal, this is a great mod to extend your comm channels in case of emergency. __________________ COPPER STATE CRUISERS Founding member A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government. Edward Abbey Ontario Knife Company can KISS MY ASS!!!

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