HAM or CB radio mounting location

[Newps]

I really like having my CB there. This is the same set up I had in my 80 for years. You can easily adjust the volume and station. No need to mount an external speaker either. When on the trail the mike rests in my lap and makes for quick and easy conversations.

 

[brosama]

Good point about not needing an external speaker with that setup.

 

[OwnerCS]

Thanks for sharing. I like this setup with the radio mounted in the console. I just discovered the console 12v power supply. I'm looking to do this with a Midland MXT275 GMRS radio.

Here's my CB setup:
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[UZJ100LC]

I installed the remote controller of my FT-7900R on a bracket attached to the ash tray.
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It's in a perfect location for visibility and takes up very little space. I can still fit my now skinnier wallet in the storage slot under the controller! I mounted the head at the rear of the center console on the access hole cap using double sided tape. I can pop it (with the cap) right off and unplug and remove it if I need to park the truck in a high risk area. I don't have kids and very seldom have more than 2 rear passengers so that location is not in anyones way. I can hear the speaker very well there even with the windows down. I ran the external speaker wire up to the driver footwell for future use. The controller wire stuffs inside the cavity behind the ash tray and there is enough wire left over to remove the ash tray with head unit attached from the truck and stretch it over to a table for evening DX'ing if you so desire. The external speaker wire will also extend out of the truck to place a speaker on the table as well, or to use with head phones.
I really like Fitzgeralds head unit mounting location and I may move mine there in the future. I was limited by my mag mount cable being only 12 feet long and with it centered on the roof, unless I add an extension, I "can't get there from here". I just did not want to add more cable and junction connectors to the feed line.

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anyone know of a bracket for purchase like this?

 

[87warrior]

anyone know of a bracket for purchase like this?

100-Series Ash Tray Mount — CRUISER GARAGE

A clean and simple switch panel solution for 1998-2007 100-Series Land Cruiser’s and 1998-2002 LX470’s (2003-2007 LX470’s require older style panel, part # 55413-60160, which has been discontinued as of 12-21-2021). This mount replaces the ashtray in the lower center dash. There are two options to c

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I have my Kenwood radio head attached to the Scan Gauge version of this mount. It is perfectly angled and sturdy as can be.

 

[jLB]

100-Series Ash Tray Mount — CRUISER GARAGE

A clean and simple switch panel solution for 1998-2007 100-Series Land Cruiser’s and 1998-2002 LX470’s (2003-2007 LX470’s require older style panel, part # 55413-60160, which has been discontinued as of 12-21-2021). This mount replaces the ashtray in the lower center dash. There are two options to c

cruisergarage.com

I have my Kenwood radio head attached to the Scan Gauge version of this mount. It is perfectly angled and sturdy as can be.

I’m using the same for my Yaesu radio head, and very pleased with it.

 

[UZJ100LC]

I’m using the same for my Yaesu radio head, and very pleased with it.

Sweet I’ll give it a shot thanks!

 

[UZJ100LC]

I’m using the same for my Yaesu radio head, and very pleased with it.

did you get the scan guage version as well? i have yaesu as well.

 

[jLB]

did you get the scan guage version as well? i have yaesu as well.

Yes, Scangauge version of the mount, and a Yaesu FT8800

( @CruiserGarage is great to deal with. )

 

[Wilsil]

That's the good thing about the Codan NGT, the control unit is attached to my cargio barrier and I only have the hand controller in the front.

 

[jLB]

That's the good thing about the Codan NGT, the control unit is attached to my cargio barrier and I only have the hand controller in the front.

But the “Codan NGT” seems to be an Australian based HF radio, not a US based VHF/UHF ham radio…

 

[Wilsil]

It's Australian built, but I have been told it is used overseas as well.
Apperantly they have a large order for India?
It is HF for sure.