Radio Mount

[The DRis]

I've got my eye on one of these as soon as I take delivery of my truck. A replacement rear seat latch that's easier to release.

https://www.builtrightind.com/products/builtright-industries-f-150-rear-seat-release

 

[MaxMartini]

I put one of those in thinking I could use that space to mount a radio etc. However - no room back there since the sub is in the way. But the latch is very cool.

I've got my eye on one of these as soon as I take delivery of my truck. A replacement rear seat latch that's easier to release.

https://www.builtrightind.com/products/builtright-industries-f-150-rear-seat-release

 

[Poodles84]

Definitely doing the Light Mount for the VHF ....


WHERE did you end up mounting the Lowrance Antenna?

 

[Robtor310]

Finally got around to posting some pics of my radio install. Its an Icom 880
Mounted the face in the sunglass holder and ran the wires down the pillar. Power comes from Aux1 and the bed mounted antenna comes inside through a grommet under the drivers seat. I took both seats out to run the wires under the carpet and have it all come together in the center console storage space where I hard mounted the radio in there.

 

[Ruri]

That's awesome setup. What is the antenna and antenna mount you used? does the antenna go higher than the roofline?

 

[Robtor310]

That's awesome setup. What is the antenna and antenna mount you used? does the antenna go higher than the roofline?

Thanks.

Antenna is a CA-2X4SR made by Comet. Its a dual band I picked up from Ham Radio Outlet in Anaheim.

I got the idea for the mount from a guy on page 3. I just painted mine black. https://www.breedlovemounts.com/ezn-stake-pocket-bracket.html

It does stick out about a foot past the roof line.

 

[htsai14752]

all nice setups

 

[jikjak]

Thanks.

Antenna is a CA-2X4SR made by Comet. Its a dual band I picked up from Ham Radio Outlet in Anaheim.

I got the idea for the mount from a guy on page 3. I just painted mine black. https://www.breedlovemounts.com/ezn-stake-pocket-bracket.html

It does stick out about a foot past the roof line.

Looks great, especially with the black paint.
Which model did you use for the stake pocket mount?

 

[Robtor310]

Looks great, especially with the black paint.
Which model did you use for the stake pocket mount?

Cant remember the exact model. Theres a long and short variant. Get the long one.

 

[Jakenbake]

@Robtor310

How has the face plate held up in the sunglasses holder longer term? Does the holder move much while off-roading?

thanks.