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==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 , minimal, permanent modifications to the vehicle#You can solder#You can operate a drill
==Grocery List==
*Radio Equipment**HAM Gear***[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]**Hardware***~8.5"x11"x1/4" Sheet of Lexan (or similar)***Hook side velcro tape***4x 10-32x3/4" Flat Head Machine Screws***4x 10-32 Nuts***4x #10 Lock Washers***4x #10 Flat Washers***Zip Ties**Tools***Drill (preferably a Drill Press)***Counter Sink Bit***#7 Drill Bit*Antenna**Hardware***2x [http://www.mcmaster.com/#3259T11 10-24 Spring Nuts]***2x 10-24 24x1" Pan Head Screws (approx 1" long)***2x #10 flat washers***2x #10 split (lock) washers**Tools***A Drill & a 13/62" Drill Bit***Wrench/Socket Set***130W+ Soldering Iron (possibly optional, see [[#Basic Information|Basic Information]])**Misc.***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.***[http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Liquid_Tape Liquid Electrical Tape]***[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_tie Zip Ties]**a *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 1/8" Hex Key]***Solder***(optional) Solder Braid***(optional) Solder Flux*Power**Hardware***Aftermarket Switches from [http://www.otrattw.com/ OTRATTW]****2x V1D1GNNB Switch Bodies (SPST switch with a common GND for LEDs, Amber/Amber LEDs and indicator light VCC hooked to switch path) for Custom Accessories****1x VAD2UNNB Switch Body (fully independent 2 light, DPDT, switch with Amber/Amber LEDs) to replace factory Cargo Light Switch****1x VVPZC59-1TL Rocker for replacement switch for the Cargo Lights****1x Custom Rocker with the CB Radio Icon, a Light Bar at the Bottom, and the text "COMMS" in the middle****1x Custom Rocker of your choosing for your next accessory!***Please note Wire color are just what I used, some Gauges are 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.***~5' Red 10AWG Wire***~25' Red 12AWG Wire***~25' Black 12AWG Wire***~5' Blue 12AWG Wire***~25' Yellow 16AWG Wire***~5' White 16AWG Wire***~5' Black 16AWG Wire***~100' White 18AWG Wire***~25' Black 18AWG Wire***~10' Yellow 18AWG Wire***~10' Orange 18AWG Wire***~10' Red 18AWG Wire***Plenty of Spade Terminals, Ring Terminals, Butt Connectors, and 1/4" Female Quick Disconnect Terminals (insulated and bare). I recommend you buy a kit.***Various diameters of Heat Shrink. I recommend you buy a kit.***6.5"x8"x1/4" Sheet of Lexan (or similar)***1x 8-32x1.5" Pan Head Machine Screw***6x 8-32x3/4" Flat Head Machine Screws***7x 8-32 Nuts***7x #8 Lock Washers***1x #8 Flat Washer***5x 10-32x1" Flat Head Machine Screws***5x 10-32 Nuts***5x #10 Lock Washers***5x #10 Flat Washers***2x 6-40 Flat Head Machine Screws***2x 6-40 Nuts***2x #6 Lock Washers***2x #6 Flat Washers***Zip Ties***Adhesive Zip Tie Mounts**Tools***Heat Gun***Flush Cutters***Soldering Iron***Crimp Tool***Wire Strippers***Long, Skinny, Needle Nose Pliers***Something very sharp & pointy like a Scribe.
==Basic Information==
*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]]
*I'll mention it again later in the article, but I DON'T recommend you remove and reattach the NMO connector. It's just too hard to solder because it is such a giant heatsink. Instead coil any extra cable you have behind the rear seat. The loss is pretty minor at these frequencies.