HAM Mobile: Rig Radios, vehicle mounting set ups, and relevant equipment

[xtatik]

Randy, how do you like that optional mic?
I just have the standard mic with my 857D.

Well worth it. I can control every function on the radio with it. I rarely (very rarely) ever touch the control head.
I moved the mike that originally came with the FT-857 over onto my FT-450 which I use occasionally for portable work. Most times, the Heil headset is used with the 450 and with the shack rig (950). Once you get accustomed to headsets, handmikes take a back seat....They're good for mobile, but not much else.

 

[Corey]

Cool, I might pick one up later.
I really like the 857D unit.

 

[brussum]

Like you, I didn't want to drill into my dash and was looking for a good solution to mount the head unit for my Yaesu FT-8900. I bought a gooseneck mount that connects to the seat bolt. I thought it wouldn't be very rigid and would move around, but it's quite solid. I just loosened the floor bolt on the passenger side, slid the base underneath it, and tightened the bolt back down. The MountGuys have a good price and the shipping was pretty fast.

http://www.mountguys.com/product_p/sr88-icom.htm

The radio chassis is mounted in the back of my Land Cruiser and I have a roof-mounted NMO base with a dual band antenna. Works like a charm with perfect transmit and receive.

 

[bcrez]

Finally got my radio mounted and took some pics. iCom2820H. The remote speaker happened to fit right in the center console by the cup holders, tight enough that i just positioned it and snapped the cover back over, holding it in place.

 

[isaac]

This is a great thread, let's keep 'em coming!

 

[kjp1969]

Here are a bunch of the good and the bad.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/61895-Clean-and-Unclean-radio-install-pics-post-em!?highlight=

 

[bcrez]

The one in the tacoma small storage spot to the left of the steering wheel is awesome. I tried that spot but my controller couldnt fit. Awesome stowaway placement. clean and out of the way.

 

[Ryan1975]

 

[bcrez]

Wow. that is really clean.

 

[Ryan1975]

Wow. that is really clean.

thanks. I sold that truck last year (for a new Corvette). I'm currently looking for my next truck. In the meantime I've got a killer idea using a Yaesu FT-350 mounted in my Corvette. I'm not back stateside for a few months but I'll be sure to post up my install when I get back.

-Ryan

 

[bcrez]

I look forward to it. A clean HAM rig in a new corvette is something you dont see everyday.

 

[kjp1969]

Little thing, but I like how the lighting matches the radio.

 

[Ryan1975]

Little thing, but I like how the lighting matches the radio.

Then you'll love the idea I have for the corvette!

 

[kb7our]

Latest location in a JKU:

Prior location:

Transceiver fits in a Tuffy console:

And finally the antennas:

 

[bcrez]

I like that little Rigid LED on the back.