HAM Radio Install

[BIC JET]

3rd Toyota to install it into....I have the 2020 HE and the problem is (always) determining where the control head will go. I have the Yaesu 400 Welcome to Yaesu.com

It's a great unit and the control head allows a dual band site picture. The actual radio itself; I have found a good location for in the rear where the factory jack is stored.

Do any of you have a drawing of the contents of the box on the windshield that attaches the rear view mirror to the glass? I was thinking of mounting it there just beneath the mirror. Any other ideas are welcome as well.

 

[BIC JET]

BUMP

 

[Hants]

I used a passenger side proclip mount.

 

[Artie]

Post by mistake

 

[BIC JET]

I used a passenger side proclip mount.

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Would you mind sending me a picture of it where I Can see it a little better along with part numbers for the pro clip and the magentic ball mount for the mic?

 

[sdnative]

Can you show how you are mounting the body in the jack cubby?

 

[Hants]

Angled Dash Mount (May be year specific)
Amazon product ASIN B00BAQKRHY

 

[Hants]

Short RAM Mount, too (don’t recall the model).

Ball mount for head from HUDDEXPO

Yaesu FTM-400 Ram Mount

FTM-400 ram mount, FTM400 mount, Yaesu ram mount

huddexpo.com

 

[Hants]

The body is mounted to my ARB drawers (and powered by a battery on the other side of the drawers).

 

[Markuson]

3rd Toyota to install it into....I have the 2020 HE and the problem is (always) determining where the control head will go. I have the Yaesu 400 Welcome to Yaesu.com

It's a great unit and the control head allows a dual band site picture. The actual radio itself; I have found a good location for in the rear where the factory jack is stored.

Do any of you have a drawing of the contents of the box on the windshield that attaches the rear view mirror to the glass? I was thinking of mounting it there just beneath the mirror. Any other ideas are welcome as well.

Personally, I like mounting the faceplate where it neither obstructs my view nor intrudes into passenger space.
This spot works really well (same Yaesu) and avoids both issues:

 

[Artie]

Personally, I like mounting the faceplate where is neither obstructs my view nor intrudes into passenger space.
This spot works really well and avoids both issues:
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How is this connected to your A pillar? The rest of the mounting is the 1 inch ball ram mount stuff, correct?

 

[Markuson]

How is this connected to your A pillar? The rest of the mounting is the 1 inch ball ram mount stuff, correct?

Scroll to post #17 here:

Mounting iPhone + Mini iPad + InReach

What are some mounting solutions for a 2013 Land Cruiser to be able to mount my iPhone, Mini iPad (offline maps) and InReach (GPS/ SOS)? Do you mount them all side-by-side? Different mounting spots? Thx!

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[BIC JET]

Santa Came Early!!

 

[BIC JET]

Can you show how you are mounting the body in the jack cubby?

This is temporary, as I plan to Dremmel the sides out and then attachthe actual frame that holds the body to the plastic. The sammler item is the SMR (swapmyrig) unit that is a great system as well.

 

[DPA200]

The body is mounted to my ARB drawers (and powered by a battery on the other side of the drawers).

curious what size/model battery you fit in the ARB wing. Got any pics?

 

[Hants]

@DPA200 It is a Relion RB75 75AH LiFePo battery. Also have a Redarc BCDC40 and a Switch-Pro in the back. Custom bracket from Slee to mount it - rock solid.

The battery fits snugly - doubt one could fit a larger battery there.

Battery runs ham radio, cell booster, fridge, lights, aux ports. Charges quickly when the engine is on. Has enough power that I’ve not yet run out - doubt I will even in the back country for a week or more, as the redarc charges so quickly.

 

[TheGrrrrr]

@DPA200 It is a Relion RB75 75AH LiFePo battery. Also have a Redarc BCDC40 and a Switch-Pro in the back. Custom bracket from Slee to mount it - rock solid.

The battery fits snugly - doubt one could fit a larger battery there.

Battery runs ham radio, cell booster, fridge, lights, aux ports. Charges quickly when the engine is on. Has enough power that I’ve not yet run out - doubt I will even in the back country for a week or more, as the redarc charges so quickly.

Hold my beer...

 

[aka2006]

I used a passenger side proclip mount.

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Hello. Where is the main unit installed ? Do you mind sharing a picture ?
Thank you

 

[Hants]

@aka2006 It is under the passenger side wing against the drawers. Data port up. Extension cables necessary.

Don’t have a picture with the top off. Will try to get one this afternoon.

 

[DPA200]

@DPA200 It is a Relion RB75 75AH LiFePo battery. Also have a Redarc BCDC40 and a Switch-Pro in the back. Custom bracket from Slee to mount it - rock solid.

The battery fits snugly - doubt one could fit a larger battery there.

Battery runs ham radio, cell booster, fridge, lights, aux ports. Charges quickly when the engine is on. Has enough power that I’ve not yet run out - doubt I will even in the back country for a week or more, as the redarc charges so quickly.

Hey @Hants do you have any pics of your battery in the arb wing? I’d Also love to see pics of your 1240 and switch pro location. I’m considering doing almost the exact same switch pro, 1240 (with Slee mount), and Relion or similar in the wing of Dobinson drawers