Updated Install...95 GMC Sierra

[kd0ezq]

Some of you might remember my previous pictures with the wonderful pegboard console...well, thanks to some time and patience...here is the updated install...

This is just a view from the front...you can kind of see the antennas...
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This is the antenna farm...
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From the front...
Comtelco 800mhz
Motorola 900mhz
PCTel UHF
1/4 wave VHF's on either side one for aprs portable, one for packet radio
Tram VHF
Maxrad Lowband
Front Cowl has Larsen CB antenna and Holux GPS reciever
Rear window has Glass mount Antenna Specialist cell antenna as receive antenna for scanner

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View from drivers side door...Laptop on the seat is temporary until I can find a stand for it.

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View from Back seat

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Top half a little closer

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Bottom half a little closer

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Picture showing 4 of the speakers mounted in front of the console...

Now for the details!

The console is a Troy CC-MC-25 with the floor mount and brackets. AWESOME console..remove two seatbolts and put in your console! Easiest Ive ever done, and no rattles!

Radios from the top...

Motorola Spectra 900mhz with rotary control head on ham
Motorola X9000 Dual radio, VHF/UHF on 2m/70cm
Motorola X9000 Lowband on 6m and 10m, with Siren controls and PA
Motorola MCS2000 800mhz, monitoring County Type II Smartnet and State Conventional Trunking
Motorola Wildcard DEK, controls the packet radio power, and lighting
Radio Shack Pro-2055 Scanner, scans local counties *set to be replaced with a digital version*
Midland WeatherMax CB

Not shown, Motorola Maxar VHF on 144.390 mounted under rear seat for aprs

Also, you cant really see the Yaesu VX-8R in the mobile charger base at top front of console.

There is a BUSS 12 position fuse panel inside the console as a distribution block, the x9000 drawers are mounted to back of cab behind back seat, and the MCS2000, Siren control box, and Maxar are mounted under seat where jack toolbox used to be.

Took two evenings and most of yesterday to get it done, but I love it...Just needing a laptop mount for the Toughbook and its all done.

Questions or Comments....

Thanks
Tim Batt
KD0EZQ
Victoria, Kansas

 

[durango5550]

Looks awsome , Hope mine looks that good when Im done


My only worry would be sitting in my seat and keying up those mics, they just seem to be close to the seat where your leg would be.

Dan

 

[tactcom42]

Thats one sweet console.I want a troy console for my ranger.they just look alot better than havis sheilds.Nice setup.How much was the console?? there high on ebay or is that normal!!

 

[kd0ezq]

The console is actually sitting a little bit to the passenger side so that it clears the 4x4 shifter. The bracket for the floor plate is longer on the drivers side. There is plenty of room between my knee and the ptt's. There is even enough room between the armrests and the mics.

The console was expensive, but to get room I needed, Troy was the only way. I think I paid $575 for it. That included the floor plate, mounting arms, and the faceplates.

Neither Jotto Desk or Havis Sheild make anything this tall and long, with out going totally custom!

Thanks for the comments!

Tim

 

[eddie412]

nice!!

 

[HarryWilly]

How well does the glass mount antenna work for your scanner?

 

[kd0ezq]

Its ok...I just ran out of space. It receives pretty well for what the scanner is used for...

Tim

 

[HarryWilly]

Thanks... looking for a solution because I have no roof space due to a roof basket

 

[ShawnInPaso]

Really nice !

 

[rhicks6000]

Nice install very clean.

 

[WatnNY]

VERY nice set up!

Mike

 

[hoser147]

Nice setup, now that is an antenna farm...