Mobile Transceiver Installation & DIY Antenna Mount

[@M0RMY]

Fantastic work Ian. I really like the "no holes drilled" approach. I know the thought process and planning that goes into such a mobile install.

[@ianxfs]

@@M0RMY Thanks Tom! Yes, a lot of thinking and dry-runs 😀 Working on HF setup now. VHF works brilliantly 👍🏻

[@jonpg1jsf118]

Nicely done Ian.

[@ianxfs]

Thanks Jon 👍🏻

[@KMcKaig72]

Very nice fab work and thoughtful installation Ian, thank you for sharing the project with us.

[@ianxfs]

No probs, you’re welcome 😀

[@M6JKW]

Very nice installation Ian 73

[@ianxfs]

@@M6JKW Thanks 😀👍🏻

[@adamap2796]

Lovely job Ian. I have a T2000X I bought second hand and also the RC2000 included with it, although I’ve never taken the RC2000 out of its box. The RC2000 kit seems quite rare. Good to see one used for its intended purpose. They are a “bit dear” though as my dad used to say.

[@ianxfs]

Yes, I’ve got a bag of bits with it too, but no need for them on this setup I think. Fingers crossed it all works ok when put through its paces 👍🏻

[@m7trsradio]

That's some sweet antenna mount my master. Fantastic setup up. You could always spray paint the antenna with plasticoat paint. Must of been terrible installing it into such a bad car 😉 hope to be sat in it having a coffee with you one day 🤞🏽 Yes it was me you spoke to a couple of weeks ago. For some reason you was just having problems hearing me. May need to change my antenna. 73

[@ianxfs]

@@m7trsradio RR Lee. Yes, if I remember rightly you were well low down that time for some reason 🤔 Yes, wondering about rubbing it down and spraying…will see 👍🏻

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Nice neat setup, definitely looks good. Have not seen that radio before but it seems quite attractive really.

[@ianxfs]

Yes, it’s a shame Kenwood have stepped off the gas in recent years….

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

@ yes they made some great radios even back in the old days of Trio.

[@Rubedo777]

Very nice job, well done.✅ I’ve just put a mag mount on my car… first time out and drove onto a carpark with a 6ft 6in bar across the entrance, it didn’t half make a racket.😩 No damage found just put it back on and used the hinged base to lay it flat.😊😣 Bet you a diamond you’ll do it and yours is very solid, so bent Ariel City 😵‍💫 Mind how you go ! .73. 💙 G0 UvL

[@ianxfs]

@@Rubedo777 Thanks, yes I need to be height aware from now on 👍🏻

[@MINI-4X4-RADIO]

Nice Installation, Where did you get the 3M Mobile Antenna Cable and Fixing from... Many Thanks

[@ianxfs]

Hi, the 3M reference was for the black tape only. Sorry about that. The coax with fitted plugs was from EBay (3 or 5m length.

[@MINI-4X4-RADIO]

@@ianxfs Thanks, Do you have link to the Cable, I can only find 5M, 3M would be better, reduce loss on 70cm, and a very small car. :)

[@ianxfs]

@@MINI-4X4-RADIO Ah right, you meant 3 metres 👍🏻Yes, here’s the link: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305713680489?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=rCc3-B-LT0u&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=YEDucI3WRlG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@MINI-4X4-RADIO]

@@ianxfs Many Thanks... Perfect...

[@adamap2796]

Comet HFB 20 mobile whip is less than 1m long and they do a HFB 40 , 40m one which is about 1.5m long. Might be options for you.

[@ianxfs]

Thanks for the info Adam. I don’t mind longer if I’m static 🤔

[@adamap2796]

@@ianxfs Ampro mobile whip then, they do a whole range of HF monoband whips, each about 2.5m long. About £25 each. They are 3/8 fitting though I think. Maybe one for 10, 20 and 40 ?

[@M7EUP]

Tidy job Ian, it looks the Mutt’s Nuts

[@ianxfs]

Thanks Matt 😀👍🏻

[@WECB640]

1971 - The Who - Going Mobile

[@ianxfs]

Ooo, I’ll have to check 🎶