I installed an YAESU FT-8800 in my new Dodge 08 RAM truck..
The NMO antenna mount was drilled and cable ran down the driver's B-post by the local Motorola shop ($25 cost)..
I found an unused hole through the firewall on the driver side to run my power cables. I simply drilled a hole in the plastic plug and ran my cables. Power is direct connect to battery fused both sides. Powerpole connectors are used.
Radio body is under driver seat. Remote head in OEM bracket secured with double sided foam tape. Microphone extension is a simple 6 conductor telephone cable with double female coupler. Microphone hanger is a "old style radioshack cellphone button holder" adhesive mount.
The viewing angle while driving is acceptable, I programed the hypermemories in a way that I would need to look at the display less.
6,000 miles later, still no problems.
Thanks for viewing it!!
Steve
KD4KNR
The NMO antenna mount was drilled and cable ran down the driver's B-post by the local Motorola shop ($25 cost)..
I found an unused hole through the firewall on the driver side to run my power cables. I simply drilled a hole in the plastic plug and ran my cables. Power is direct connect to battery fused both sides. Powerpole connectors are used.
Radio body is under driver seat. Remote head in OEM bracket secured with double sided foam tape. Microphone extension is a simple 6 conductor telephone cable with double female coupler. Microphone hanger is a "old style radioshack cellphone button holder" adhesive mount.
The viewing angle while driving is acceptable, I programed the hypermemories in a way that I would need to look at the display less.
6,000 miles later, still no problems.
Thanks for viewing it!!
Steve
KD4KNR