Ham install question

locrwln1 · 09-06-07, 06:55 PM

Has anyone stacked their ham radio (Icom 208h or Yausu 7800) on top of their or below a single din radio. I currently have the factory stereo, but I have it's replacement standing by, but before I start the install, I wanted to check to see if it is a bad idea (for heat reasons). I know the hams put out a ton of heat, but can the cooling fan in the dash of the 80's handle extra heat or the radio itself handle the confinement of a dash mount?

Thanks,

Jack

cruiser_guy · 09-06-07, 07:16 PM

A better question is can the radio (non-ham) handle the heat output of the ham radio?

I installed my Icom 706 in behind the cargo area trim panels and ran the separation cord out to the front. I have a remote speaker in the dash so I can hear it. That way a theif needs to trace wires to find the radio. Also it's not visible from the outside at all, all you can see is the separation cable on the tranny hump.

locrwln1 · 09-08-07, 08:20 AM

Well, the 80's have a cooling fan already installed in the dash for the radio, so that would help. Also I would probably mount the ham on top of the stereo, so that should help also. As everyone knows, space is always at a premium, so anything I can do to help that situation is a good thing. I just want to make sure that I'm not going to burn one or the other up.

Jack

450 DUDE · 09-08-07, 09:22 AM

If you could help it it would be best mounted solo.
It prolly wont be an issue , but if you get long winded about how cool your ride is on tx , it could do some damage.

ken

spressomon · 09-08-07, 10:00 AM

Jack,

The Icom 208H and the Yaesu 7800R are remote mountable...install the main unit in back or where ever; I think I saw someone post up they mounted it below the glove box. FYI: The 208H works a little better IMO because the mic jack doesn't come off the remote head unit.

spaldam · 09-11-07, 01:19 PM

I did it in my Tacoma with a CB radio. Not exactly the same, but a similar idea to yours. It worked great. Of course a CB doesn't put out as much heat as a HAM.

Check it out:

http://spaldam.com/cars/jose/cbradio/index.html

09-06-07, 06:55 PM	#1
locrwln1 Addicted to MUD Porn Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Reno, NV TLCA# 16879 Posts: 1,435	Ham install question Has anyone stacked their ham radio (Icom 208h or Yausu 7800) on top of their or below a single din radio. I currently have the factory stereo, but I have it's replacement standing by, but before I start the install, I wanted to check to see if it is a bad idea (for heat reasons). I know the hams put out a ton of heat, but can the cooling fan in the dash of the 80's handle extra heat or the radio itself handle the confinement of a dash mount? Thanks, Jack __________________ KE7NCK 1996 FZJ 80 (explorer) 2002 F350, PSD, 6SPD,4X4,CC, LWB (hauler) 1995 Mazda MX-6 (speedster)

09-06-07, 07:16 PM	#2
cruiser_guy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mixco, Guatemala/Cranbrook & Vancouver, B.C., Canada TLCA# 16387 Posts: 7,303	A better question is can the radio (non-ham) handle the heat output of the ham radio? I installed my Icom 706 in behind the cargo area trim panels and ran the separation cord out to the front. I have a remote speaker in the dash so I can hear it. That way a theif needs to trace wires to find the radio. Also it's not visible from the outside at all, all you can see is the separation cable on the tranny hump. __________________ '82 BJ60 H55 tranny, AXT turbo 3B diesel, high nickel alloy head, A/C, BDS lift, factory PTO, Aussie rear locker, OEM LSD front, 4:11's, 32's, PERFECT frame! '76 FJ55, 3B turbo, alloy head, H41 tranny, 3 sp. transfer, 33's, A/C, PTO winch, long range tank! '67 FJ45LV shop project c/w 3B turbo diesel transplant & H41 4 speed, 3 speed transfer, PTO! www.wirrell.com

09-08-07, 08:20 AM	#3
locrwln1 Addicted to MUD Porn Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Reno, NV TLCA# 16879 Posts: 1,435	Well, the 80's have a cooling fan already installed in the dash for the radio, so that would help. Also I would probably mount the ham on top of the stereo, so that should help also. As everyone knows, space is always at a premium, so anything I can do to help that situation is a good thing. I just want to make sure that I'm not going to burn one or the other up. Jack __________________ KE7NCK 1996 FZJ 80 (explorer) 2002 F350, PSD, 6SPD,4X4,CC, LWB (hauler) 1995 Mazda MX-6 (speedster)

09-08-07, 09:22 AM	#4
450 DUDE IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ione CA Posts: 1,216	If you could help it it would be best mounted solo. It prolly wont be an issue , but if you get long winded about how cool your ride is on tx , it could do some damage. ken __________________ 97 with thingy's and dodads Now with added geek KI6JEO

09-08-07, 10:00 AM	#5
spressomon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 5,088	Jack, The Icom 208H and the Yaesu 7800R are remote mountable...install the main unit in back or where ever; I think I saw someone post up they mounted it below the glove box. FYI: The 208H works a little better IMO because the mic jack doesn't come off the remote head unit. __________________ Modded '99 for overlanding/exploring: 35's, 4.88's, AO drawers, Slee rr, TJM fr, ARB fr locker, ear candy, Waeco CF-50, PowerGate with 2nd battery, home brew sliders & t-case skid plate, 9.5XP/X-line, LF 170's, OEM 864's, Foxes x 4, 12mm BL, Carl's UCAs, ... KE7NCM

09-11-07, 01:19 PM	#6
spaldam IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wylie, TX TLCA# 17556 Posts: 320 Blog Entries: 1	I did it in my Tacoma with a CB radio. Not exactly the same, but a similar idea to yours. It worked great. Of course a CB doesn't put out as much heat as a HAM. Check it out: http://spaldam.com/cars/jose/cbradio/index.html __________________ 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

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