Hi , great video, Im just about to buy one of these radios, I got myself the access point dongle for dstar so looking forward to it coming.. the front bracket you have seems to have the two hole insets for the magnets does that come with the radio? if not could you point me in the right direction where it comes from? James G0SEC..
I was very interested in the power line connections. Perhaps in future videos you might talk more on 12v connections. Many thanks for sharing with us!
@USNERDOC Thanks Doc. What exactly are your interest regarding the 12v hookup? I used number 6 or 8 black and red zip wire, inline fuse holders and 50 amp connectors from our favorite power store, powerwerx(dot)com... Love that store :)
@K4IFX - I like the same power store! I thought it would be interesting to get insight on your thoughts regarding good 12v connections. How to choose the wore gauge and connectors. I assume 10 or 12 would have been to light given the length of the run. Your set-up was clean and efficient . . . just really caught my eye!
@USNERDOC Yup, KC9TET wants one of their power supplies for X-mas. I always go overkill with the heavy gauge wire and connectors so that it could handle large amplifier if I chose to run one. Those 50 amp connectors are my standard for everything, just filling the connectors with melted solder and inserting the wire. Did you see my vid on the Icom 2820H operation? Great radio!
Very cool install.
galvonix619 4 days ago
I most say sir very very good job sir...
kc2vso 1 week ago
Hi , great video, Im just about to buy one of these radios, I got myself the access point dongle for dstar so looking forward to it coming.. the front bracket you have seems to have the two hole insets for the magnets does that come with the radio? if not could you point me in the right direction where it comes from? James G0SEC..
TheHamshack 1 week ago
@TheHamshack It comes with the separation kit, which I think, comes with the radio.
K4IFX 1 week ago
What do you run for antennas? Any suggestions?
73
K0BLR 1 month ago
@K0BLR I use two Comet CA2X4SR's. They will transmit out of band with a flat SWR. If the need arises of course.
K4IFX 1 month ago
Awesome Video. I might have to fab that the same bracket.
dingalsbe88 3 months ago
@buffaloo99 Yes, and on the negative side also. Thanks and great to meet you.
K4IFX 1 year ago
Great install, very clean. I like the FJ, if I ever let myself buy a new rig, the FJ is at the top of the list, thanks for the video
beast12101 1 year ago
@beast12101 Thanks, I had a 74' IH Scout II 345 V-8. It was the ultimate off roader. Unstoppable in granny gear.
K4IFX 1 year ago
Nice install--esp. the custom fabricated brackets. Very impressed with those. They blend in well with the FJ. Are you running D-STAR?
HoustonMtn 1 year ago
@HoustonMtn Thank you. Yes, I'm usually on The Big Jax machine, 820 feet up in Jacksonville FL. "Yourcall" /KJ4RYFCL and give me a call.
K4IFX 1 year ago
Great video, nice install
Thanks for posting, but this isn't going to help me talk myself out of a mobile radio...
LOL
GearBuyersGuide 1 year ago
@GearBuyersGuide Yup, easy in easy out. just a power supply and antenna in the house or hotel and your still in contact... or just X-band.
K4IFX 1 year ago
Very clean install!
I was very interested in the power line connections. Perhaps in future videos you might talk more on 12v connections. Many thanks for sharing with us!
USNERDOC 1 year ago
@USNERDOC Thanks Doc. What exactly are your interest regarding the 12v hookup? I used number 6 or 8 black and red zip wire, inline fuse holders and 50 amp connectors from our favorite power store, powerwerx(dot)com... Love that store :)
K4IFX 1 year ago
@K4IFX - I like the same power store! I thought it would be interesting to get insight on your thoughts regarding good 12v connections. How to choose the wore gauge and connectors. I assume 10 or 12 would have been to light given the length of the run. Your set-up was clean and efficient . . . just really caught my eye!
USNERDOC 1 year ago
@USNERDOC Yup, KC9TET wants one of their power supplies for X-mas. I always go overkill with the heavy gauge wire and connectors so that it could handle large amplifier if I chose to run one. Those 50 amp connectors are my standard for everything, just filling the connectors with melted solder and inserting the wire. Did you see my vid on the Icom 2820H operation? Great radio!
K4IFX 1 year ago
Nice and clean setup. Looks great.
jnjulie 1 year ago
@jnjulie Thanks, Brother!
K4IFX 1 year ago