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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 | + | 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 Utili-Track]]. |
==Assumptions== | ==Assumptions== | ||
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==Grocery List== | ==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 | ||
Revision as of 16:01, 11 November 2012
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 Utili-Track]].
Contents
Assumptions
- You want a really clean looking install and are willing to put in a bit of extra work
- You don't want to make any permenant modifications to the vehicle
Grocery List
- Yeasu FT-7900R Dual Band Mobile Transceiver
- Yaesu YSK-7800 Separation Kit
- Comet SSB-5NMO Dual Band NMO Antenna
- A right angle Trunk Mount NMO Bracket
- A 17' NMO to PL-259 RG58 Cable (Don't go too much shorter than 17'. 15' would be the absolute minimum)
- (optional) NMO Weather Cap
- Liquid Electrical Tape
- Zip Ties
- Factory Installed Utili-Track™ or a [2012_Nissan_Frontier:_Strut_Channel_Install|DIY Utili-Track]] solution.
- 2x 10-24 Spring Nuts
- 2x 10-24 Pan Head Screws (approx 1" long)
- 2x #10 flat washers
- 2x #10 split (lock) washers
- Hex Key Set
- Wrench/Socket Set
- 130W+ Soldering Iron (possibly optional, see Basic Information)
- Solder
- (optional) Solder Braid
- (optional) Solder Flux
Basic Information
Directions
Click on any photograph for a larger view.
