2020 Kia install help

[petty4305]

Hello all,

I just purchased a 2020 Kia Sorento LX and I'm wanting to install my Yaesu FT-8900 front mount radio. I am having a hard time trying to find a good, convenient, and practical location for the radio. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Chris
KJ4PLJ / WRVT329

 

[MTS2000des]

Honestly, grabbing the remote kit would be preferred. In my 2013 Elantra, I did just that (ended up migrating to professional radios later on) but first rig I installed was the 8800 with separation kit. I put the radio brick under the passenger seat and used a gooseneck mount for the control head that sat in one of the cupholders. I got the CH mount from Lido. There really isn't an option for a dash mount radio in vehicles like this that is safe. Current setup is an APX8500 mid power with HHCH, radio brick lives in the trunk, and I have a UHF XPR5550e HHCH and that brick lives under the passenger seat where the 8800 brick used to sit.

 

[petty4305]

Awesome, Thanks for the input. I will try the separation kit and see if I can find a good place for the control head.