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==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 [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... Do NOT try to solder the unit together with a wimpy little 25W or 60W Pen Iron from Radio Shack. I recommend you try to get your hands on a 130W + iron.
*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]]
#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 it's time to reattach the NMO connector to the cable. '''I'll warn you again''', do NOT try to do this with a wimpy $20 iron. I ended up trying with one of these (actually 2... at the same time) and failed. I solved the problem by borrowing a friend's 130W Weller Solder Station. This got the job done... but it still wasn't pretty.<br />[[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_19.jpg|400px]]#You'll first need to test fit your cable so run it to your NMO mount the way you like (snaking behind the Strut Channel, etc) and figure out the right length. Leave yourself a couple of spare inches just in case.#Trim the cable to length and then prepare the end as shown in the photo below.<br />[[File:Yaesu_Install_Antenna_Cable_20.jpg|400px]]#Now, the setup here can be kind of tricky but you'll need to get a portable bench vise (or some other way to securely hold the connector while you solder) and put it on a box or something to bring it up to the appropriate height. Don't be rushed on this. You'll need a nice, stable, surface to work on. First solder the center pin. You're going to have to heat up the solder and then jam the pin in. Do the jacket next. The completed product is shown in the photo below. Please DO NOTE the fairly crappy looking solder job. I'm a pretty competent solderer but this was very difficult. There is just so much heat sink material plus since this was a "reused" connector I had to deal with solder in the pin hole to begin with. Anyhow, what is important is that you have a good electrical connection. The rest will be covered up with Liquid Electrical Tape soon.<br />#Reassemble the Interior of your truck and you're done running the Antenna Cable!
===The NMO Mount===
===Power===
Coming Soon!
===The Radio===
Coming Soon! [[Category:2012 Nissan Frontier] [Category:Ham Radio]]