Dualband install in 2014 Ford Focus

[n8myc]

My wife, KD8SQJ insisted on a ham rig for her car, so I installed a Kenwood TM-V71A 2m 440, a Comet dualband antenna trunk lip mount and a remote head. It took 4 hours to install. I ran heavy gauge wires through a water proof rubber grommet in the trunk and under the heat shielding to the front battery.

 

[n9mxq]

A wife that WANTS a ham rig in her car.. Now THERE'S a keeper.. And that is a very clean install.. Kudos!

 

[WatnNY]

Looks nice! And nice choice of radios, too!

Mike

 

[n8myc]

Thank you!

 

[03msc]

Great choice of radio - I have one myself and really like it! And if that is the Comet SBB-5 then I have that antenna and looks like the same mount as well.

One question - and it's hard to tell in the picture - but would the antenna mount work on the side of the trunk? I also think it would look a little better if it could be on the side. Just my two-cents and that probably isn't worth much these days!

Overall it looks good - like I said, that's a great radio and offers flexible install options which you proved with this install. Well done!

 

[n8myc]

The trunk lid is contoured around the sides. That is the only flat spot available. Thank you!