Icom: ICOM 2730 install in 2025 Camry plus Bluetooth Question

[LouN]

All,

I'm getting ready to install my Icom 2730 in a 2025 Toyota Camry with the battery in the trunk. I plan to install the base unit in the trunk and mount the head unit and the mic on a Lido Cup holder. If anyone has any experience with a similar install I would appreciate any advice on cable routing etc.

I have a Nagoya RB-700N NMO trunk lid antenna mount that I'm going to try with a Larsen 1/4 wave, but I'm a little concerned that the coax is too thick and may get pinched, we'll see I guess.

One last thing, is it possible to use the in car entertainment system bluetooth with the Icom Bluetooth UT-133 module to send audio through the in car speakers?
If that is a possibility, how does the audio work when listening to the car's entertainment audio (AM/FM broadcast radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, cell phone, or etc.)? If not I'll find a place for the Icom speaker somewhere up front (after I splice in some addition speaker wire).

There was a question posted regarding this, but I didn't see any responses.

Thanks,
Lou
N7HOX

 

[AK9R]

Keep in mind that anything you put in your car that isn't well secured will become a projectile in the event of an accident or even a violent evasive maneuver. I'd be concerned about that cup holder mount.

 

[LouN]

I haven't received the Lido Mount yet, but based on his excellent reputation for mounting solutions, I don't think that will be a problem. Guess we'll see.

Thanks...