All The Way
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Yaesu FT-8800R ham radio install (Updated)
The install went pretty smooth. I still have to buy, mount, and run the antenna. I will add that part to the thread later.
I also got the separation kit for the radio which made installation a lot easier.
I ran power directly from the battery. I found a small rubber plug on the passenger side of the firewall that was perfect.
I cut the center out for the wires.
Tucked the wires behind the trim
The main part of the radio I put under the passenger seat. I'll have to block off the floor vent for the winter.
For the front panel I wanted to mount it up as high as I could so I see it with a quick glance. Problem is I didn't want to drill any holes in the dash and I wanted it to look clean. I had some aluminum brackets from work laying around and found it fit perfect for what I had in mind. I only had to drill one small hole in the center speaker tray.
With it mounted and powered.
The install went pretty smooth. I still have to buy, mount, and run the antenna. I will add that part to the thread later.
I also got the separation kit for the radio which made installation a lot easier.
I ran power directly from the battery. I found a small rubber plug on the passenger side of the firewall that was perfect.
I cut the center out for the wires.
Tucked the wires behind the trim
The main part of the radio I put under the passenger seat. I'll have to block off the floor vent for the winter.
For the front panel I wanted to mount it up as high as I could so I see it with a quick glance. Problem is I didn't want to drill any holes in the dash and I wanted it to look clean. I had some aluminum brackets from work laying around and found it fit perfect for what I had in mind. I only had to drill one small hole in the center speaker tray.
With it mounted and powered.
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Thank you for this great post!!!!
