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*If you don't know how to solder or don't have the soldering tools available you can try a cable like this [https://www.hamcity.com/store/pc/CK-3NMO-p714.htm Comet CK-3NMO] which *SHOULD* allows you to complete the install without cutting & resoldering the NMO connector. This might be a good idea anyhow as the solder was a huge pain in the ass. The large chunk of metal that is the NMO connector is a terrific heat sink...
*If you decide to mount the antenna anywhere else but where I've selected you'll need more RG-58 Cable!
*There is a Draft Vent in the back of the cab on the Driver's side that is perfect for running cables to the cab!<br />[[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_13.jpg|400px]][[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_13a.jpg|266px]]
#Pull up a bit of the Weather Seal from both the front & back (if you haven't already) and feed the cable end underneath the Center Pillar.<br />[[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_5.jpg|400px]][[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_6.jpg|400px]]
#Remove the bolt that holds the Rear Passenger Seat Belt in place at the bottom.<br />[[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_7.jpg|400px]]
#Pop out the Plastic Trim Panel behind the Rear Passenger Door. Beware of the little orange buttons. They like to stay in the frame (see 2nd photo below). If this happens, pull it out with a pair of needle nose pliers and put it back in the Plastic Trim piece before reassembling everything.<br />[[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_8.jpg|400px]][[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_9.jpg|266px]]#Feed the cable end behind the Trim Piece and around the corner.<br />[[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_10.jpg|400px]]#Pop out the 3 black buttons that hold the carpet section the wall at the back of the cab (below the rear window).<br />[[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_11.jpg|400px]]#Go back around to the Rear Driver's Side Seat and pull out the carpet to expose the Draft Vent.<br />[[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_12.jpg|400px]][[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_13.jpg|400px]]#Now run your cable along the back edge of the cab to the vent. Then tuck the cabling behind the carpet.<br />[[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_14.jpg|400px]][[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_15.jpg|400px]]#Feed the cable out through the upper right hand corner of the Draft Vent. Go back and do a final check on the cable length (ie: the pigtail sticking out of the floor underneath the Passenger Seat) and then Zip Tie the cable to the Draft Vent.<br />[[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_16.jpg|400px]][[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_17.jpg|400px]][[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_18.jpg|400px]]#Now reassemble the Interior of your truck and you're done running the Antenna Cable!
===The NMO Mount===
