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This page details the installation of my Yaesu FT-7900R Dual Band (2m/70cm, 144MHz/430MHz), Mobile, Ham Radio in my 2012 (Gen2) Nissan Frontier Crew Cab. I wanted a clean, professional, looking install but I didn't want to make any permanent modifications to my vehicle. I doing this project I took advantage of my recent [2012_Nissan_Frontier:_Strut_Channel_Install|DIY UtiliTrackUtili-Track]].
==Assumptions==
==Grocery List==
*[http://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=106&encProdID=2804F70E1A8F3C4B638CB8E0F201158C&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0 Yeasu FT-7900R Dual Band Mobile Transceiver]
*[http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/fm_txvrs/1650.html Yaesu YSK-7800 Separation Kit]
*[http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/3143 Comet SSB-5NMO Dual Band NMO Antenna]
*[https://www.hamcity.com/store/pc/TMB34-p1940.htm A right angle Trunk Mount NMO Bracket]
*[https://www.hamcity.com/store/pc/NMO-K-p770.htm A 17' NMO to PL-259 RG58 Cable] (Don't go too much shorter than 17'. 15' would be the absolute minimum)
*(optional) [https://www.hamcity.com/store/pc/NMOCAPB-p1547.htm NMO Weather Cap]
*[http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Liquid_Tape Liquid Electrical Tape]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_tie Zip Ties]
*Factory Installed Utili-Track™ or a [2012_Nissan_Frontier:_Strut_Channel_Install|DIY Utili-Track]] solution.
*2x [http://www.mcmaster.com/#3259T11 10-24 Spring Nuts]
*2x 10-24 Pan Head Screws (approx 1" long)
*2x #10 flat washers
*2x #10 split (lock) washers
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hex_key Hex Key Set]
*Wrench/Socket Set
*130W+ Soldering Iron (possibly optional, see Basic Information)
*Solder
*(optional) Solder Braid
*(optional) Solder Flux
