2011 GMC Yukon Ham Radio Install

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Includes:
Uniden BCD996XT
Yaseu FTM350AR Dual Band Transceiver
Jotto Desk Center Console Insert

http://forums.radioreference.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=43114&stc=1&d=1379770130
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Resolved the ridiculous Yaseu suction cup mount with angle brackets mounted to blank insert plat

Transceiver is mounted under the rear fold up seat
http://forums.radioreference.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=43119&stc=1&d=1379771030

Laird VHF Low Profile Rooftop Antenna
Laird UHF Low Profile Rooftop Antenna
Comtelco Multiband Scanner Antenna
MR350P Rooftop Serial GPS Receiver

http://forums.radioreference.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=43117&stc=1&d=1379770130

I even got my drink cup holder back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

73 KE9DQ
 

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03msc

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Very, very nice! I did not know they made console inserts like that, very sleek and clean. Roof looks good, too.
 

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Looks nice... Just curious, why is the scanner sticking out so much? I personally would have just stuck that control head for the radio right in the console. Still looks good, might be easier to see the way you did it.

The roof looks great, especially with those low profile antennas. Very clean install, great job.
 

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I like! I am considering a Yukon/Suburban in my future and have been watching Install threads like this.

Who makes the insert console you have?
 

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Nice looking instalI!! have a 2011 Tahoe with same console. I have my scanner and upholders flip flopped of yours . Enjoy your radios
 

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Good photos and clean install. Given that you chose a standard antenna for scanning, I'm curious about the choice of low-profile antennas for the ham transceiver. What was your reasoning for those choices?
 

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Just curious, why is the scanner sticking out so much?
Probably because there isn't enough depth in the console for the radio to go any lower. The problem everyone faces with these aftermarket consoles that fit on the stock console is radio depth. It kinda forces you to consider using remote heads.
 

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Who makes the insert console you have?
Hopefully the OP will come back with a definitive answer. In the meantime, you should be able to find these consoles on the Havis, JottoDesk, or Troy web sites.
 

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I had to do a little internal trimming to get the two units in that are closest to the armrest and use a remote for the CDM closest to the dash.
 

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Hopefully the OP will come back with a definitive answer. In the meantime, you should be able to find these consoles on the Havis, JottoDesk, or Troy web sites.


I believe it is a Jotto. That is what I have and it looks identical.
 

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I believe it is a Jotto. That is what I have and it looks identical.

Maybe it was user error but I tried searching the web for it and came up empty. Maybe I didn't know what search terms to use, however. If someone could post a link that would be appreciated.
 
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