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*[http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Liquid_Tape Liquid Electrical Tape] | *[http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Liquid_Tape Liquid Electrical Tape] | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_tie Zip Ties] | *[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. | + | *Factory Installed [http://www.nissanusa.com/innovations/utili-track.article.html 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 [http://www.mcmaster.com/#3259T11 10-24 Spring Nuts] | ||
*2x 10-24 Pan Head Screws (approx 1" long) | *2x 10-24 Pan Head Screws (approx 1" long) | ||
*2x #10 flat washers | *2x #10 flat washers | ||
*2x #10 split (lock) washers | *2x #10 split (lock) washers | ||
| − | *a piece of scrap metal at least 1.6" x 1.6" inches square (see [[The Antenna]]) | + | *a piece of scrap metal at least 1.6" x 1.6" inches square (see [[#The Antenna|The Antenna]]) |
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hex_key Hex Key Set] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hex_key Hex Key Set] | ||
*A Drill & a 13/62" Drill Bit | *A Drill & a 13/62" Drill Bit | ||
*Wrench/Socket Set | *Wrench/Socket Set | ||
| − | *130W+ Soldering Iron (possibly optional, see Basic Information) | + | *130W+ Soldering Iron (possibly optional, see [[#Basic Information|Basic Information]]) |
*Solder | *Solder | ||
*(optional) Solder Braid | *(optional) Solder Braid | ||
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##Drill out the 2 bottom holes on the NMO Right Angle Bracket using the 13/64" Drill Bit. This will give clearance for the 10-24 screws. | ##Drill out the 2 bottom holes on the NMO Right Angle Bracket using the 13/64" Drill Bit. This will give clearance for the 10-24 screws. | ||
##Make a washer plate | ##Make a washer plate | ||
| − | ###Cut out a 1.6" x 1.6" square from a piece of scrap metal (I used a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shear_(sheet_metal)#Guillotine Guillotine Sheet Metal Shear] for this) | + | ###Cut out a 1.6" x 1.6" square from a piece of scrap metal (I used a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shear_(sheet_metal)#Guillotine Guillotine Sheet Metal Shear] for this). |
| − | ###Draw a line across the center of the square | + | ###Draw a line across the center of the square. |
| − | ###Use the NMO Right Angle Bracket as guide to mark where to drill 2 holes in the square. | + | ###Use the NMO Right Angle Bracket as guide to mark where to drill 2 holes in the square (along your center line). |
| − | ###Drill out the 2 holes you marked off. | + | ###Drill out the 2 holes you marked off using your 13/64" Drill Bit. |
| − | ##Collect your parts (#10-24 screws, flat washers, lock washers, washer plate, NMO | + | ##Collect your parts (#10-24 screws, flat washers, lock washers, washer plate, NMO Right Angle Bracket, & Hex Keys) |
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===Power=== | ===Power=== | ||
Revision as of 07:58, 12 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 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 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
- a piece of scrap metal at least 1.6" x 1.6" inches square (see The Antenna)
- Hex Key Set
- A Drill & a 13/62" Drill Bit
- Wrench/Socket Set
- 130W+ Soldering Iron (possibly optional, see Basic Information)
- Solder
- (optional) Solder Braid
- (optional) Solder Flux
Basic Information
- If you don't know how to solder or don't have the soldering tools available you can try a cable like this Comet CK-3NMO which *SHOULD* allows you to complete the install without cutting & resoldering the NMO connector.
Directions
Click on any photograph for a larger view.
The Antenna
I chose to use an NMO type antenna because I think they are the most professional looking install. Additionally I decided to mount the antenna on my recently installed Strut Channel. This had a couple advantages: 1.) I didn't have to drill any holes in the vehicle. 2.) I could use my cool new Strut Channel :) 3.) It placed my antenna such that it is almost exactly the same height as the factory AM/FM Radio Antenna. The broad order of this install isn't too important. I chose to figure out the NMO mount 1st and the move on to running the cable.
- The NMO Mount
- Drill out the 2 bottom holes on the NMO Right Angle Bracket using the 13/64" Drill Bit. This will give clearance for the 10-24 screws.
- Make a washer plate
- Cut out a 1.6" x 1.6" square from a piece of scrap metal (I used a Guillotine Sheet Metal Shear for this).
- Draw a line across the center of the square.
- Use the NMO Right Angle Bracket as guide to mark where to drill 2 holes in the square (along your center line).
- Drill out the 2 holes you marked off using your 13/64" Drill Bit.
- Collect your parts (#10-24 screws, flat washers, lock washers, washer plate, NMO Right Angle Bracket, & Hex Keys)
