2012 Nissan Frontier: Yaesu FT-7900R Install

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

1. You want a really clean looking install and are willing to put in a bit of extra work
2. 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

Directions

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