My Ham Radio Install

[RaptorGuyNC]

I was going to do the center console or the cubby area below the AC controls, but I didn't like the idea of having the center console lid up to see the radio and the gear shift sort of blocks the view from the cubby under the AC.


I ended up taking the sunglasses holder out, cut off the bottom two cupped areas and installing the radio faceplate in there, with the radio under the passenger seat.


The NMO antenna mount I used is from Bullet Proof Diesel.

 

[Mspeed]

What's the difference between a Ham radio? Do you have to have a radio operator license?

 

[DrifterGTR]

What's the difference between a Ham radio? Do you have to have a radio operator license?

Short answer is yes, for HAM you get access to additional frequencies and higher power equipment and requires a license to do so . It's not expensive or overly difficult to get your technician license. There is also a General and amateur extra license if you want to expand even further.
CB by comparison is a lower frequency and is available to the public, but is limited to much shorter range and lower power

 

[DrifterGTR]

I was going to do the center console or the cubby area below the AC controls, but I didn't like the idea of having the center console lid up to see the radio and the gear shift sort of blocks the view from the cubby under the AC.


I ended up taking the sunglasses holder out, cut off the bottom two cupped areas and installing the radio faceplate in there, with the radio under the passenger seat.


The NMO antenna mount I used is from Bullet Proof Diesel.

What antenna are you running ?

 

[RaptorGuyNC]

What's the difference between a Ham radio? Do you have to have a radio operator license?

Yes - In order to transmit on the Amateur Radio (HAM) frequencies, you must have a valid license (You can purchase a radio and listen while you study for your exam(s)).
The tests are extremely easy, all of the possible test questions are online and there is no longer any morse code requirement for any of the 3 levels.

 

[RaptorGuyNC]

What antenna are you running ?

I am using a Larsen NMO150-450-800 Tri-Band Antenna - It's only 19" high and works great.

 

[Brazerusa]

KD2FWN... Nice!

 

[PlainJane]

Did you add the GPS unit, UT-123, to your radio?

 

[1BAD454SSv2]

very nice install!

 

[Loufish]

Man...not many places to mount a radio...I just mounted mine today inside the center console...