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Dear Forum Members,
A while ago, I recently acquired a 2006 Crew Cab Silverado. I have a Yaesu FT-7900 that I would like to install, but am looking for tips, tricks, and ideas.
Initial idea is to remote mount the control head into the center console, which has a cubby hole that's nearly perfect for the control head. This would require the RF deck/ main body of the radio to be mounted behind the back seat, probably.
Any ideas on best locations to mount the RF deck? Was figuring on mounting it on the driver's side, behind the back seat, with the cooling fins facing out, to allow air flow.
Regarding antenna mounting, had thought about doing a fender mount, near the A pillar, but probably won't get very good ground plane in that location.
Alternatively, was going to do an NMO body mount on the roof, for better ground plane, and radiation pattern. Antenna will be a 5/8 wave dual band Larsen, most likely, in either case.
Had considered using a 1/4 wave 2 Meter antenna, since it will also be roughly 3/4 wave on 440. Where's the best spot for drilling the roof, dead center, slightly to the rear of the cab?
Was thinking about running the radio switched with the ignition, and was looking for tips on how to best get that set up.
Also, any ideas on running the cables (pathways, etc)? I'd like to split loom and zip tie what I can, for a nice, clean, professional appearance.
Somewhere in the front seat, it'll probably be a good idea to mount a speaker, and any ideas are appreciated.
The pictures are more of a proof of concept than anything, not exact locations for mounting. The antenna would go further forward on the fender, for example, and the control head would be more squarely mounted.
Any and all ideas are welcome, if you have any. Sorry for the lengthy post, and all the questions.
Respectfully,
Brts96
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A while ago, I recently acquired a 2006 Crew Cab Silverado. I have a Yaesu FT-7900 that I would like to install, but am looking for tips, tricks, and ideas.
Initial idea is to remote mount the control head into the center console, which has a cubby hole that's nearly perfect for the control head. This would require the RF deck/ main body of the radio to be mounted behind the back seat, probably.
Any ideas on best locations to mount the RF deck? Was figuring on mounting it on the driver's side, behind the back seat, with the cooling fins facing out, to allow air flow.
Regarding antenna mounting, had thought about doing a fender mount, near the A pillar, but probably won't get very good ground plane in that location.
Alternatively, was going to do an NMO body mount on the roof, for better ground plane, and radiation pattern. Antenna will be a 5/8 wave dual band Larsen, most likely, in either case.
Had considered using a 1/4 wave 2 Meter antenna, since it will also be roughly 3/4 wave on 440. Where's the best spot for drilling the roof, dead center, slightly to the rear of the cab?
Was thinking about running the radio switched with the ignition, and was looking for tips on how to best get that set up.
Also, any ideas on running the cables (pathways, etc)? I'd like to split loom and zip tie what I can, for a nice, clean, professional appearance.
Somewhere in the front seat, it'll probably be a good idea to mount a speaker, and any ideas are appreciated.
The pictures are more of a proof of concept than anything, not exact locations for mounting. The antenna would go further forward on the fender, for example, and the control head would be more squarely mounted.
Any and all ideas are welcome, if you have any. Sorry for the lengthy post, and all the questions.
Respectfully,
Brts96
Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk