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2012 Nissan Frontier: Yaesu FT-7900R Install

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*[http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Liquid_Tape Liquid Electrical Tape]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_tie Zip Ties]
*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 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|The Antenna]])
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hex_key Hex Key Set]
*A Drill & a 13/62" Drill Bit
*Wrench/Socket Set
*130W+ Soldering Iron (possibly optional, see [[#Basic Information|Basic Information]])
*Solder
*(optional) Solder Braid
##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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shear_(sheet_metal)#Guillotine 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 offusing your 13/64" Drill Bit.##Collect your parts (#10-24 screws, flat washers, lock washers, washer plate, NMO Right Angle Bracket, & Hex Keys)##
===Power===

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