Extreme Budget Mobile Ham Radio Install Jeep Wrangler TJ PT1 | K6UDA Radio

[@Uncle_Buzz]

25W is usually more than enough for a mobile setup, especially with a good antenna and ground plane. Great price for a dual mobile rig...even if it still is just a TYT/Baofeng/Wouxun variant. Cheers! Chris - NI7I

[@K6UDA]

For normal repeater stuff around here I'm seldom on more than 5 watts. Antenna is everything.

[@Uncle_Buzz]

K6UDA Indeed.

[@tonycantrell9547]

Have the QYT version of this radio. I have had it a couple years now and it has done the job. Great little radio for the money. Only downside is programming. You have to use the computer to get it to take the names of the channels , if that's your thing. Programming from the face of the radio is a pain.

[@K6UDA]

Thanks. I'm just now getting used to running it.

[@BHeisler59]

You did good with the aerial and mount. I'm currently doing my second Jeep install. First was on a TJ now JK. TJ had the advantage of a full roof rack, Larsen nmo 270 mounted dead center. The JK has about 5 acres of plastic for a hard top. So i'm either gonna lip mount like you did or retro a pillar mount for LED to accept an nmo. 2m/70 cm drivers side mount and scanner antennae on passenger side. To anyone especially with a Jeep, take your time and spend the money on bringing good quality, fused DC into the cab. I use the RigRunner setups from DX eng. Once that's done the next HURDLE is finding a place to mount the radio. Here in Texas, dash is too hot, under seat is non sense, so gotta install something up near visor or center to hold it. If they'll do what you did and spend the money on a good antenna and make sure she has plenty of metal beneath, that alone will add an additional $500 worth of quality TX to a budget priced transceiver. Makes all the difference. Anyhow, good video, good install. KG5MCT

[@eddiesparks2782]

Great radio for the price. I have the Anytone 778uv which is essentially the same radio and identical minus dtmf function. The Anytone does not ship with a programming cable however, so one has to tinker and figure out the manual programming.

[@mr.sowhat3796]

THAT BASE, WHOA. LOVE THAT SONG

[@ERICtheLATE]

It is a great and rugged designed radio. Great screen setup, button and menu logic...but it is a gutpunch that the Apollo 2 has an SWR checker, but it is nonexistant in this great dualbander for VHF and UHF.

[@BradSnyder1]

Good choice Bob! Looking forward to the install video!

[@jimcoulter5877]

Some of the CB shops have a device that attaches under the dash, and a plate that the CB mounted to so you just pulled the radio out, and the antenna and power connections were on the plate. When you get home, you just slide the radio out no connectors to fool with.

[@ryankc9oza118]

Good video. Like your no bull videos. Maybe could mount overhead so out of sun and prying eyes. Have same antenna and works great.

[@bensmith4563]

Ryan KC9OZA that's where my radios are in my jeep a 1x6 u bolted to the bottom of the roll bars plenty of space up there

[@guyhornbeck8940]

Ryan KC9OZA thanks for making this series. I know very few hams that are independently wealthy. It's nice to see videos on less expensive dive DIY installs 73 Guy AE6FE

[@doomgod314]

That’s my plan. I’m making and mounting a custom dash across the role bars.

[@deanallent4831]

Nice stable little radio for the money. I have one in my wood shop, though mine carries the name Any Tone, but the same radio. Always look forward to your videos. 73. KK6FKJ.

[@martyjohnson4833]

Dude !!! You’re killing me with “no carpet kits because of getting muddy”. The hardest duty that JEEP will ever see is it sitting in the driveway with you on camera.

[@K6UDA]

Awesome. I guess I need to do a Moab trip just to prove your point.

[@martyjohnson4833]

Congrats Brutha!!! Thanks for the video. Be safe out there and enjoy the Utah country side. All the best. Hope to catch you down the band

[@stuartoberdeen1793]

You might choose to be a bit more brief. I got to 3.11, which seems like 3 hours and 11 minutes and never saw the build. I'm sure it helps to make your Jeep feel more complete.

[@ryanharvey9976]

I have the 10m version of this that may or may not have been modified to use on 11m. Works great!

[@imissmyjeep4sure]

I run the Tytera (TYT) TH-8600. It’s everything the radio in this video is but it’s also IP67 rated... dust/waterproof, including the mic! Found one brand new for $109. Rain storm with the top off? Mud puddle too deep? Not an issue.

[@AJ-ri5ee]

I’m a jeeper in pursuit of an amateur radio license, think your channel will be useful!

[@K6UDA]

My friend, You've come to the right place. I'm planning on doing much more in the way of mobile install ham radio videos.

[@AJ-ri5ee]

Thanks for the reply, I have subscribed and am looking forward to your future work!

[@AJ-ri5ee]

Well now I have my ticket and a second hand Yaesu. I am wondering if a 1/2 wavelength would be better? Thanks!

[@K6UDA]

Congrats on the new ticket. I'd suggest an antenna that doesn't require a ground plane. That will greatly increase the places and ways you can mount it.

[@AJ-ri5ee]

K6UDA I appreciate it! I plan on mounting the antenna in a similar location- my understanding is that the 1/4 wave, like the one you used, does require a ground plain, and a 1/2 does not- is this correct/ does that location have an adequate ground plain? Thanks for the help!

[@flpirate45]

Great video, will wait for part #2. Thanks

[@carln6ckv8]

Bob Nice little radio - and it sounded good on the repeater. Missed you at breakfast.

[@K6UDA]

Thanks. I had a little water emergency as I was getting ready to leave for breakfast. I heard it a good one.

[@davidgrant2725]

Sorry i have to correct you on the gain. its a 5/8 wave antennna not a 1/4 wave antenna but it is a great choice for a dual band. VE7 IOX

[@K6UDA]

My bad. Thanks for correcting me.

[@johnmckinney1493]

On Amazon there is a radio bracket for jeeps that mounts under the dash and extends out a few inches.

[@rogerparrett3242]

Great! Looking forward to install, as I've got a JKU and looking to install a radio. Concern has always been the antenna. Your solution seems reasonable. Keep the great work. Liked / subscribed... 73 Roger / NQ8RP

[@K6UDA]

Thanks for hitting the sub & like button. I think you'll like the install. pretty clean in my opinion.

[@jimm8596]

Search 271913047453 on ebay, they make a great mount for either side, works well if you're looking for other options besides the hood mount. Scotch 1 in. x 1.66 yds. Permanent Double Sided Extreme Mounting Tape is holding my radio to the dash of my JKUR.

[@isaeluribe2677]

no

[@brianogram5194]

Good stuff Bob. I found a couple of Icom IC-208Hs for $150-ish a piece. I just put one in my JK and will be putting the other in the wife's Cherokee. I also didn't put the radio under the seat because I run without doors or top here in Fresno. I found a really good hiding spot. Also, I have a fiberglass hood so I mounted my antenna on the rear tire carrier. I did a write-up if you're interested.

[@RippSnortin]

To me "extreme budget" would be a $30 Boafeng UV5R hooked up to a $40 glass mount antenna.

[@K6UDA]

But that’s not a “mobile”.

[@RippSnortin]

@@K6UDA it is when you are mobile. I use mine at home, so it's a base station.😉

[@DialM4Microcontrollr]

Bob, great video! When can we expect the next part? Budget radio idea is good as everyone has that need at some point in their life

[@K6UDA]

I'm working on it as we speak.

[@jimm8596]

I mounted to the top of the dash also but with 30 lb/sq in double sided tape and a heavy ft‑2900r, hasn't moved in any off-road adventure. Clean the plastic dash and bottom of radio with alcohol first. No screw holes. Also have an antenna mount from ebay that uses existing bolts next to windshield "ebay search 271913047453" for $13, way less in the way.

[@nr3rful]

Thought you were going to talk about an HF set up. For what you want, VHF/UHF you can just carry an HT

[@K6UDA]

HT's don't work well in vehicles unless: 1. Your using an external antenna 2. You only using nearby repeaters 3. You won't ever need more than 5 watts ERP

[@guitodd]

I really like the functionality/size of this radio too. But intermod makes this radio unusable to me in the city.

[@K6UDA]

I thought it has an attenuator.

[@guitodd]

K6UDA hmmm it might. Guess I should look at the instructions😔

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

This looks just like the Anytone that I just ordered

[@K6UDA]

Yeah, the same radio is made under several brands.

[@brendanjames7122]

Have you seen any truly off road capable dual band antennas? I have an Icom ID5100 in my CUCV and bought a Comet antenna, kinda similar to what you use, and also bought the add on spring. I caught a branch where the antenna coils around and the spring didn't do any good. Ripped the antenna and NMO mount right off my truck! The military has some great antennas for these trucks but unfortunately they can't be converted to work in these frequencies. But man can they take a beating and the spring on them will allow them to bend all the way to the ground if pushed far enough.

[@K6UDA]

The only truly offload antenna is a fire stick. I try to make offload applications for a real ham antenna.

[@brendanjames7122]

@@K6UDA Thanks. I see they make one for 2m, and found it on Amazon where they claim it's 2m and 70cm, but can't imagine it would work well on both seems it's made for 2m. One review stated it was good on 70cm but not so good on 2m, others just said 2m was good with no mention of 70cm. I suppose I could mount 2 different antenna with a splitter to change from one to the other, but I'd rather not go that way.

[@joshmontgomery4040]

Good stuff ! 👌

[@peterwilliamsmd]

Hi Bob. Thanks for the video. I'm also a Jeep owner and Ham. I've already installed a CB radio, and planning to install the Yaesu FT400 soon. I'm actually most interested in the rig that you have on the back of the Jeep. Looks like it has a raised gear tray and hold a couple of gas cans, in addition to the CB antenna. Can you say what it is exactly? Brand, etc. Thanks. Pete W4PFW

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

Very easy to use!

[@timbellenfant5611]

I am new to the HAM world, currently working on getting my Tech license. I have a CJ5 Jeep with a bikini top, Also a fiberglass hood. Will that antenna work for my rig. If not what do you suggest for an antenna.I'm also looking a installing a TYT-TH9800 for the radio. Just trying to get a heads up on things to shop for. Thanks for any helpI am also in California

[@K6UDA]

This setup should work great for you. I did something similar on my old CJ5.

[@davidgrant2725]

Bob on another note, have the little wonem help you do the install. lol give the video a nice twist.

[@K6UDA]

Too late. Just finished the install this morning.

[@jeff1806]

If you plan to check this out, TNC connection. Please let me know. I was looking at this a a field radio for those ares that require a little more punch to reach a repeater but doesn't need a heavy power source.

[@dahveed284]

I'm a new sub, but I thought I saw you with a different jeep in other videos. Did you sell this one and move on?

[@K6UDA]

As much as I loved my little tj, that 4 cylinder wasn’t cutting it. I sold it and moved up to a jk.

[@dahveed284]

@@K6UDA Did you reuse the same radio in the new jeep or upgrade? Now that I think about it, you upgraded and put it under the seat. You did reuse the antenna and mount I think. Was the original radio no good?

[@K6UDA]

@@dahveed284 The RT-95 was a good radio. I had a Yaesu FTM-400 here in the house and thought wow, that would be nice sitting on the dash of the new jeep. It does APRS and my wife didn't object to mounting the control head on the dash. (She didn't want the RT-95 sitting on the dash of her new Jeep. I reused the antenna and mount from the TJ on the JK.

[@owensjoshua1]

Question: does the mounting bracket scratch the paint on your jeep's hood?

[@K6UDA]

Not at all.

[@Masterhughesproductions]

is it hard to get a license for that radio?

[@K6UDA]

not at all. I studied for 5 days with an iPhone app. Go watch my how to pass the ham radio exam video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmKxXpWkmtWhq8k

[@miguelmaniar4996]

Hi, antena ?

[@jeff1806]

Will this radio lend itself to Packet transmissions when a TNC is hooked up to it?

[@K6UDA]

I don't know.

[@pico67ss]

Does anyone get FCC licenses for these radios

[@DV-tc1yr]

your supposed to have a HAM (amateur radio) license to operate in certain bands

[@zacharysmith5947]

CLICK BAIT!

[@kellymccoy6705]

What a waste of time should have been titled unboxing