That 3M VHB stuff is magic - used it on a lot of cars, and in some cases, that's what the factory uses to hold on trim panels.
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
This was the first time I used it but it won't be the last. Didn't realize the factory used it but I can see why.
@barryinn1778
Жыл бұрын
Great no nonsense video. No irritating music during information. 👍
@skeet25s
4 ай бұрын
Right on!!! 👍 It also seems like the KZitemr uploader philosophy is "Why get the point across in 3 minutes, when you can do it in 40". Drives me crazy. This uploader did it right. It's appreciated.
@dave-wk4t
Жыл бұрын
I’ve always been a fan of “Breedlove Mounts”. I was able to use the bed pockets and keep all the coax hidden. Super strong. Not affiliated, just a fan.
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
Cool. I'll check out the Breedlove Mounts. Thanks for the suggestion :-)
@RussellThomas
Жыл бұрын
very cool install! very detailed. getting through the firewall is always a challenge on newer vehicles glad you found it easy on the ford!
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Both the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Liberty were easier but the Ford wasn't too bad.
@thedoobie1
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2010 F-150 and used the same pass through for my FTM-300. The 300 also has the same radio QD mount for the body. I just wish both MOBILE radios had memory banks. It is one of the most frustrating points with otherwise great radios!
@dougdaniels
Жыл бұрын
In all my F Series trucks I mount a RigRunner where the power cable comes into the cab through the firewall. That way I can power a number of items (radio[s], dash cam, flashlight, etc) from one source instead of going back to the fuse box or battery.
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thanks
@BenButler1
Жыл бұрын
Like the signal stalk. I’ve been running one for a couple of years now. Good stuff. That mounting tape is good stuff however I also drilled and pop riveted the radio bracket, same for the ftm-300, to the trim panel that covers the seatbelt. Used the mounting tape to secure while drilling and riveting. Thx Jason
@cchalfantusa
Жыл бұрын
How does the signal stalk handle slapping the entry to a garage or a parking garage? I have to take my antenna down before I pull in to my work garage everyday and am debating on a signal stalk or a motorized mount.
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
In my case, it it hits the garage, you better stop immediately since the antenna is lower than the top of the truck :-0 Seriously though, it should hold up just fine. I have run my other signal stuff antennas into the top of many parking garages and never damaged the antenna.
@user-hf5bk2wu4i
2 ай бұрын
Looks great ! I’m going to buy that unit and put it in my F350…. Thanks for the nice video
@rays9033
5 ай бұрын
According to Amazon, the plate that connects to the radio head crumbles in a few months, possibly due to ambient heat in the vehicle. I started to purchase that head mount from Lido for shack-use, but decided to make my own.
@KM4ACK
5 ай бұрын
I ran mine all summer in the Tennessee heat and haven't had an issue so far.
@kakouniverse
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the vídeo, I'll install it on my RAM 2500.
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Great install Jason, I still haven't installed my FTM 500 yet. Mine will be pretty easy as I am replacing an older yaseu ft8800, I did the same for my power wires at the same rubber grommet. Thanks for sharing
@rohnkd4hct260
Жыл бұрын
Looks good. I have a Jeep Patriot and am having a HECK of a time finding a way to penetrate the firewall.
@HamRadioCrashCourse
Жыл бұрын
Loving the truck! Great to see it getting built up! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the FTM-500!
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
At least the UHF/VHF is done. Still need to figure out the HF side. Probably doing a bit more shopping in Huntsville.
@HamRadioCrashCourse
Жыл бұрын
@@KM4ACK I've got the Breedlove stakebed mount about to go in mine for HF.
@ryank5tar
Жыл бұрын
upfitter approved. 2 Pro tips: you can remove that headrest by pressing your thumbs on the inner post buttons. Add a drip loop to the wire before it enters the firewall boot, to keep rain water from running directly into your cab floor. A squirt of silicone will also do the trick.
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
Didn't think about removing the headrest. Thanks for the tip!
@Liberty4Ever
Жыл бұрын
Nice clean install. It looks like you've installed a ham radio in a vehicle before. 🙂 My most recent installation was much more ghetto. I don't rag chew but wanted VHF/UHF for emergency communications, so I tossed an HT in the glove box of my Japanese mini truck and I store a mag mount Signal Stuff antenna (the HT version, not the Signal Stalk) inside the vehicle. If I need to use the HT more than a few miles from the repeater I screw in the coax and stick the mag mount antenna on the roof. This also gives me an HT in the vehicle that I can grab and go when away from the vehicle. I have the exact same setup in my 4Runner. I love the Signal Stuff antennas. I've contemplated a permanent installation in my 4WD vehicles, and a Signal Stuff antenna would survive getting whacked with brush when off road that would destroy other antennas. There's not much space in my 4WD Hijet mini truck but oddly, a lot of head room. I'm thinking about mounting a shallow tray above the windshield with the head unit and mic up there along with other storage for stuff like a first aid kit, flashlight, HT, etc. I could mount a deeper tray under the roof behind the seats with the main radio body there with a hole drilled in the roof for an NMO mount, keeping the coax very short. I tend to be the last owner of a vehicle so I can drill a hole in the roof for an NMO mount without concern for resale value.
@N4EJM
Жыл бұрын
I had a similar experience with my FTM-400. However I used Bulletpiont Mounting Solutions for the dash top pocket and used their phone mount for the head and also added a tablet mount for Wires-X.
@anonymous_friend
9 ай бұрын
What antenna and mount did you go with?
@_onthemike_
Жыл бұрын
Nice install and congrats on the new truck. Love me some F250 action. I have a Similar install in my F150 with the FTM400.
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@edwymer2226
Жыл бұрын
Jason. Nice truck. I have a 2013 F150 and I am going to mount my Alinco HF radio in it Thanks for sharing the info... 73.
@DonzLockz
Жыл бұрын
Great install Jason, looks good to me. I used to install many radio's back in the day when my belly wasnt in the way.😂
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
😂
@AD6DMDennis
Жыл бұрын
Cool install, thanks for sharing about Lido mounts, I need to look at what they have.
@Swamp-Fox
Жыл бұрын
Nice looking install! The only suggestion I have would be something to protect the control head cable from being kicked and damaged by a back seat passenger. It is hard to tell from the video, but it may be far enough under the front seat that when the seat is back it would not be possible for someone to accidentally kick it.
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It wouldn't be impossible to kick it from the back seat but would take a bit of effort. That was the primary reason I mounted it so the CAT port is facing the back seats. It tucks in a bit tighter than the power/coax on the other side.
@aaronakiyama
Жыл бұрын
This was a very timely video. I just picked up a same gen F250 and am planning out a radio installation. Are you not concerned about rear seat passengers kicking/stepping on/etc the radio body?
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
It would be possible to get kicked from the back seat but not very likely. Once the front seat is moved back a bit, it covers the radio pretty well. In addition, I seldom have back seat passengers.
@holgermortensen4255
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a good video ande a nice setup, but I would have used some other coax for V/UHF, not RG316, which has too much loss.
@brianfulkerson2782
Жыл бұрын
Caution: Took advice on the Cat 7 remote head extension cable....Bad decision for me. Caused nothing but issues, radio was randomly changing frequencies, glitching out. flickering SD card icon...Very odd and almost asked Yaesu to warranty it. Ended up buying the Yaesu Brand cable and it fixed all my problems. Lesson Learned.
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I’ve been running that cat cable for the last three months and haven’t had any issues. Perhaps you got a bad cable?
@bobt471
9 ай бұрын
🎉 Excellent video…. Thank you!
@TheQwik512
Жыл бұрын
Did the same in my F150, lots of ignition noise on my FT-891.
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
I had ignition noise with the 857 in the Jeep. Wrapped power cord and coax through a couple of toroids. Added bonding strap from tailgate to main body and most of it went away. I also have to run the noise blanker to get rid of additional noise but now it's usable on the HF bands.
@1Sngr
Жыл бұрын
Nice clean install!
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Liberty4Ever
Жыл бұрын
I was going to leave the exact same comment. :-)
@JamesHannibalKH2SR
Жыл бұрын
Nice install 👍🏽
@donm1025
10 ай бұрын
Nicely done...I am a new to ham and looking at this unit as my first mobile. I have a 2022 F350...Dumb question...I have the 400 Watt power option in the truck...is that a possibility for powering the unit or do you have to go off the battery? Any other tips or websites for doing ham for a Ford would be great!
@KM4ACK
10 ай бұрын
The radio runs on 12V instead of 120V. Go direct to the battery.
@HiPockets
8 ай бұрын
Jason, I’m wondering if you’re still happy with the antenna mount and position this many months past. I’m getting ready to mount my F-250. Thanks! KI5JGM
@KM4ACK
8 ай бұрын
So far so good. Doesn't stick up above the cab so it never bangs on anything. Ran it through multiple car washes and the antenna has held up.
@503Nick
Жыл бұрын
Nice video
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@m1geo
10 ай бұрын
Is it just a single CAT5 cable between the head and body of the radio? No extra cables for speakers and microphones?
@KM4ACK
10 ай бұрын
One single cat5
@thecarys563
Жыл бұрын
What year is the truck? I'm planning an install for our 22 PowerBoost F150. Alas, it will have to wait til after our summer RV trip.
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
2020
@primalucephoto
8 ай бұрын
Hi, how is the GPS reception for APRS with the head unit under the seat?
@KM4ACK
8 ай бұрын
I haven't had any issues so far. Will get a GPS lock in less than 60 seconds.
@KS0JD
Жыл бұрын
Nice install! 73
@mattperez3618
7 ай бұрын
Are the stock power wires long enough or did you have to extend them or buy a longer power wire?
@KM4ACK
7 ай бұрын
Not sure. I cut the wire to about 8inches long as soon as I open the box so I can add power poles. For mobile installs, I prefer to run my own zip wire.
@justgrovin
Жыл бұрын
Do you use any special connections at the battery. I’ve seen some that were fused. Trying to figure out how to do this I’m my GMC.
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
I added a fuse to the positive lead just before connecting to the battery.
@W5CSM-Dave
Жыл бұрын
Jason, Below are my installation videos on my F-150. This is a HF installation as well. It looks like we used a very similar mount, I just went to the driver seat bolt. The main differences are, 70cm and 2m antenna is on the roof, the main radio is under the back seat, of course the HF and associated bonding stuff, etc. Thanks for all you do and keep up the great content. 73, Dave - W5CSM Main Video studio.kzitem.info8BF2ijEWFGk/edit?o=U Follow Up Video studio.kzitem.infohZTzJFbX1Eo/edit?o=U
@KM4ACK
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Your video gives me some ideas when I install the HF rig. 👍
@mikeerstad3705
Жыл бұрын
Hello Jason....I now run power to the radios via the 'Cig Lighter"....they're rated at 15 amps in the Silverados...Oh, but there is one issue....every darn time you start the truck, the power cuts out and you have to reboot the Yaesu.... Hmmmmm, which way to go???
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