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***Barrier Strip
****1x 3 Position Terminal Block/Barrier Strip. Something like the [http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/3-142/CBB303-ND/82019 Cinch 3-142]
****2x 2 Position Terminal Block Jumpers. Something like the [http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/142J-2/CBB317-ND/1276969 Cinch 142J-2] (a single 3 positioner jumper will also work and came with my eBay Barrier Strip.)
***Please note Wire color are just what I used, some Gauges are not ideal, but are what I had access to. Approx required length should leave you with some spare as well
***I've been buying all my wire from the [http://stores.ebay.com/mycaraudioandmore My Car Audio and More eBay Store] and have really liked the price, product, and speed.
*When moving the factory switches, located to the right & left of the driver's seat, only the Signal lines need be extended. I extended all 4 lines for each of the 3 switches (a total of 12). In each set of 4, there is 2 GND, 1 Signal, & 1 Dash Light 12V. I could have extended the 3 Signal lines and just reused existing GND, & Dash Light 12V.
*Aftermarket stereos buzz! Actually, the replacement dash console is cheap and the mount that holds a stereo in place is kinda stupid. I had a lot of vibration after putting all this stuff together and it took me a while to figure out exactly what the problem was. The final solution which fixed everything 100% was to jam cardboard (you could use a dense foam or other material) between the top of the stereo and the plastic of the center dash console and to jam cardboard between the bottom of the stereo and that top of the black plastic pocket that came with the replacement console.
*The adhesive Mic Holder doesn't really work. The adhesive is crappy. I replaced it with a metal one that is held on by two screws. I didn't take pictures but plan on adding a second some day to accommodate a CB radio. When I do I'll take pictures of that and update the article.
==Directions==
#Using a Stepped Drill Bit I increased the diameter of one of the holes in the back of the Pocket enough so that I could fit the RJ11 connector, on the Interface Cable, through it.<br />[[File:Yaesu_Install_Face_18.jpg|400px]]
#After putting the Center Stack back together it was time to put the car back together! Looks good!<br />[[File:Yaesu_Install_Face_22.jpg|266px]]
#Now we need find somewhere to hang the mic. I decided the area underneath the right vent was a good spot. I don't really need to see the Passenger Airbag Indicator, it is close to the right side of the radio, it's within reach of the driver and it's got a nice flat space. I found a plastic microphone hanger that attaches with double sided tape. This was ideal since I wasn't excited about drilling holes right in the middle of my console. The back of the hanger wasn't quite flat (it protruded where the plastic was injected) so I cleaned it up with some 220 grit sandpaper. After that it was just a matter of sticking it in place. Notice that I placed the mic in the hanger and temporarily positioned it with my hand to ensure I liked how the mic hung. '''NOTE: the adhesive just wasn't up to the task of holding the heavy mic on and it fell off a few times. I finally removed it and currently keep my mic in one of the slots in my consolereplaced it with a screw-on style hanger. I didn't take pictures. Later Eventually I may bolt plan on adding a second hanger onto for a CB Radio. When I do I'll take pictures of that and update the dasharticle.'''<br />[[File:Yaesu_Install_Mic_1.jpg|400px]][[File:Yaesu_Install_Mic_2.jpg|400px]][[File:Yaesu_Install_Mic_3.jpg|400px]][[File:Yaesu_Install_Mic_4.jpg|400px]][[File:Yaesu_Install_Mic_5.jpg|266px]][[File:Yaesu_Install_Mic_6.jpg|266px]]
#It's been a long journey but your Yaesu FT-7900R is finally installed and looking great!<br />[[File:Yaesu_Install_Mic_7.jpg]]
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