She said NO to ham radio in the truck...So I secretly installed it anyways!

When the XYL very sternly expressed to me that I was NOT to install any ham radio in "our" vehicle, I had to figure out a way to do it ANYWAY! So I made a plan , had all the needed things gathered, and waited for the opportunity. 🙃
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[@KO4AFL]

its better to ask forgiveness than permission. Let the XYL know i will have testing supplies at huntsville if she wants to get her tech ;)

[@K5YVY]

lol I have a better chance at getting forgiven than her getting her license 🤣

[@digital.rancher]

Hmmm... You expect us to believe you really did this on the sly?! You do remember I met your wife last year, right? 😂

[@K5YVY]

Scout’s honor 🖖 lol I really suffered after this

[@45auto]

Good luck, Joe Brett. Can you fit a couch in the shack? 😉

[@HamRadioDX]

We need an update JoBrett... did you survive the reveal to the wife? FT-7800, great radio. My first 2m/70cm dualbander radio.

[@K5YVY]

I survived, no medical attention needed, sleep with one eye open. The “revel” will be a channel members video, but I’ll show it to you for free when you arrive in Huntsville mate😎

[@dave6501]

Got to Love it! 😂🤣😂🤣 "I can handle the side eye." 🤨. Oh now that's hilarious! 😁

[@K5YVY]

Lol glad you enjoyed it Dave!😎

[@ChrisKD9YSW]

Yep was told I cannot mount anything in our Excursion. So will definitely be using the same technique.

[@K5YVY]

😎 stay strong!

[@KO4AFL]

@chevyWRQY383 check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6e6lH6JYqd1hqM its another way to get a radio in the car without mounting a radio in the car

[@Scout75PortableRadio]

Nice clean install. How could the misses not be impressed? Great video, JoeBrett! Your editing skills are on point.

[@K5YVY]

I literally threw most of that in there and was able to hide most of it, i was personally impressed 😎

[@StealthGTI]

Nice work! I tucked my first mobile unit, an FT-90R, into the ashtray. My "stealth" look is blown these days. Show my "KE4WMF" playlist to your wife and she'll be really glad she has you instead of me. HAHA! 73!

[@K5YVY]

Seen several videos of your GTI beauty of a car and setup, I’ll be sure to show her your playlist 🤣

[@KO4AFL]

@@K5YVY got to see that car in person at Orlando it is a work of art. Really cool seeing it on the highway on my way home.

[@K5YVY]

@KO4AFL I seen the videos, I could imagine the cool factor seeing it in the wild.

[@chrissewell1608]

Years ago, I remote / flush mounted the head unit, of my Yaesu FT-8800, in the ceiling's Accessory control box, of my Chevy pickup truck. I also extended the mic. wiring, to come out at the floor console box. (RJ-45 wire ?) Then mounted the brain unit, under the rear bench seat. And used a small external speaker mounted behind the floor console, at the dash. And ran 10 gauge, power wire to the battery. It took a lot of time, planning, and installation. But, when it was done. A person couldn't see anything Ham Radio, when they looked inside the truck. The only visible idea of a radio was the mag mounted antenna. Which would be placed inside, when I wanted it hidden. I cried a little, when I sold that truck, and had to remove it all! 😢

[@K5YVY]

There’s such a satisfaction factor to a installation like that!

[@sethirwin1610]

My car dealer told me they had instructions from GM not to do any work on a vehicle with HAM radio installed. I had to remove the radio and all wiring (basically put it back to factory state) before they would look at it. So, my radio ICOM 5100A is now in Tac-Comm case, with the control head, speaker and mic mounted on a panel that is on a cup holder insert . Yes extension cables. I power it with a Dakota Lithium 23 amp hour battery. I just periodically recharge the battery. Oh, almost for got, mag mounnt antenna. Takes only a couple minutes to remove or put back in,

[@K5YVY]

Great setup for the situation!

[@KM4ACK]

Nope. Not a chance she’ll notice 😂

[@K5YVY]

No chance! I really think I could have a QSO going down the road and she would notice cause she’s heard it for 16 years now🤣

[@Bill-HRT]

Nice install, but she’s still gunna hurt you! Lol. Just kidding. Clean install. 73 de K0WHW @Bill-HRT

[@K5YVY]

Thanks Bill! It was a tense moment, but I “think” I made victory.

[@45auto]

Good luck, Joe Brett. Can you fit a couch in the shack? 😉

[@K5YVY]

Lol it’s a 8x12 shack, no go in the couch lol

[@VA3HDL]

I have the same radio and I mounted on top of the coffee cup holder between the seats of my car. I placed a lip-mount base for the antenna on the trunk. No holes needed and power is coming from the cigarette lighter which is plenty amps for 50 W only radio. Very easy to move from one car to another if needed. Thanks for sharing. 73

[@K5YVY]

Nice install. I originally had a lip mount that I was going to put on the side of the hatch as I done with my older model Tahoe I used to have, but I remembered I had bought the mag mount years ago from a liquidation store for like $12 lol and dug it out, it has felt and rubber on the bottom so it won’t scratch, so I just used that. Thanks for commenting Pablo!

[@KN4YEM]

My wife hates radios but always glue to her phone and tablet.

[@K5YVY]

If she only knew that was possible because of…. Radios inside them devices 😎

[@KN4YEM]

@@K5YVY 😆

[@brentN4BDW]

Joe Brett! Great job buddy! When I saw the head droop, I started to comment about performance issues (😏) but I told myself I needed to watch the full video, and you got the job done! 😆 Jokes aside, MUCH respect my friend, I appreciate what I learn from you 🤝

[@K5YVY]

Performance issues 🤣 thanks Brent for the kind words!

[@AndyAAzeroAM]

I was getting the side eye while watching this.

[@K5YVY]

🤣🤣 man that side eye is like a warning shot before the “stare”.

[@AndyAAzeroAM]

@@K5YVY dang hair stood up on my neck

[@K5YVY]

Lol

[@K3JRZOnTheAir]

I would have asked the wife who her divorce lawyer is so your lawyer can send over the paperwork… LOL! 73!

[@K5YVY]

👀 man naw I love radio but she cooks to good to let go! 🤣

[@Diamond_Tiara]

or just install it under your autoradio if it fits a DIN format, and get a more compact antenna. like, any FM antenna even the integrated one WILL get you a broad part of the VHF even the UHF 446/466 parts. Hell you could even hack something with the car audio/head unit to have a PTT button on your steering wheel, like one you never used and will never use, and leave a mic in there. I should try that with my President CB, will post pics.

[@K5YVY]

Yeah there is no Din space in this vehicle, but my older model Tahoe did, so I know what your talking about. I definitely could put a quarter wave antenna on it to lessen the foot print. If the mic was a RJ45 connector it would be easy to install a panel mounted RJ45 socket. I like the steering wheel button idea too. 😎

[@DemHighTimes]

I'm a believer in finding a woman who loves your hobbies as much as you

[@K5YVY]

She is always a awesome supporter of my hobby, it just don’t interest her and that’s fair.

[@Porco_Utah]

I told my wife 20 years ago, if we get Ham radio, we can cancel the cell phones, and we can save $80 a month. ( at that time for two cell phone ) , she got her license, no objection as long as she can save $80 a month, $900 a year. $9000 10 years, that is a lot. AG6JU

[@K5YVY]

That’s definitely one one to look at it Hidenori! Congratulations on 40 years of ham radio 👍.

[@Ken-W1KAL]

I am looking at the WP-9900 20 watt dualbander , with the screen on the mic, and a very small transmitter.. I call it the rental car solution.. I need to build some of those pigtails….

[@K5YVY]

20watt is plenty most times, sounds like a great option.

[@jmollo55]

I think every 7800 mic cable comes apart like that ... even my 8800 did same thing ...lol

[@K5YVY]

Yep I’ve had several, the cable just don’t hold up. 🤦‍♂️

[@thesage8270]

great video! good tip about the drip loop LOL I just went out to my silverado and redid mine - I didn't even think of the drip leg. Thanks!!!

[@K5YVY]

Don’t want that water getting in 😎

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Nice install Joe 👌. Better tell your better half you will cause too much damage if you try to remove it.

[@K5YVY]

Lol oh man I don’t know if telling her that would be any better! 👀

[@temporarilyoffline]

Watching you balance on that bumper... you got skilz son!

[@jamess1787]

And now he's temporarily online, until the wife finds the ✂️. 😮 😊

[@temporarilyoffline]

@@jamess1787 right!

[@K5YVY]

👀

[@K5YVY]

Believe it or not I was once a skaterbob and balance was a ninja skill I developed in my young age 🥷

[@RandallRash]

Do it real neat and tell her it's wireless. (You are talking about the antenna outside talking to other radios of course.)

[@K5YVY]

Great point 😎

[@HowToHam_Tom]

Nice that you posted this great vid for everyone to see how easy it is!! 3- tips I use in my existing install, A-If the txcvr moves around, put the hard side of good Velcro on the bottom and press hard. It will slide less on the carpet. Or use the industrial Velcro (hard plastic kind) which has adhesive that sticks to carpet if it still slides or you have a work truck without carpet. B-I route my coax down the “B Post” so much less cable to run and coil up the slack under the seat. C-No XYL (this is not as stealth) but for better visibility I put the head right on the instrument cluster in the corner. It only covers up a section of useless info. Some Scotch VHB 2side tape on bottom holds it even in FL heat. But YMMV.

[@K5YVY]

Nice tips , I agree! I should have also pointed out that I flipped the radio upside down so the heat sink fins pointed up and unobstructed, also added a external speaker that wasn’t shown👍

[@MikeN2MAK]

Great video and nice work on the install.

[@K5YVY]

Thanks Mike!

[@davesaunders5247]

I had a wife that said I couldn't buy a new motor cycle now she's my ex wife.

[@K5YVY]

🤣 RIDE!

[@KS0JD]

Do it anyway and beg for forgiveness! Always a good plan! 73

[@K5YVY]

Works most the time! 😎

[@ArthurHerronW6HER]

Looks like JoeBrett will not be attending Huntsville but he'll be in the doghouse

[@K5YVY]

lol she wouldn’t miss Huntsville.

[@DonzLockz]

Praying she don't beat you up too bad!🤕🙏😄

[@K5YVY]

I’m still here! And so is she lol 🥳

[@noel-thatguykf5slk166]

Dude, just buy her some Peanut Butter Whiskey ;)

[@K5YVY]

🤣🤣🤣 Noel ! IYKYK

[@FEPLabsRadio]

She totally won't notice the install man...stealthy!

[@K5YVY]

I honestly think I could had gotten away with it until she would have got in the driver seat one day… 🤣

[@TrullaCæmentarìí]

Convenient and safer operation than the old ht out the window, fo sho! Clean installation! 73 de N3JDK/WRPH687

[@K5YVY]

I thought so too! It was always a hassle having to roll the window down just enough to let the signalstick antenna poke out while I try to transmit, the. I’m adding wind noise and distraction 👀 73 John !

[@deankq4adj125]

Great video JoeBrett, thanks for sharing!

[@K5YVY]

Thank you Dean!

[@Thump2030]

Easier to get forgiveness than permission, hoping not to see a video of you on life support after she sees it. 😀

[@K5YVY]

Lol filming this video I was thinking “I might die” The whole time.

[@k9eihamradio]

Install the radio and ask for forgiveness later!

[@K5YVY]

☝️ my man

[@thebugg333]

Wife did not want any radios in the SUV or Van, so I told her when she helps pay for the car bills, repairs and insurance I'll take her consideration then...so I have radios and even drilled a hole in the roof of our newer ride.

[@usernamemykel]

YOU DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@K5YVY]

We bought this one for her a while back, she has always kept up with the payment and such, also can work magic with numbers when needed and I never won no math awards lol. That tactic would not work for me, but kudos Bugg! 💪

[@thebugg333]

@K5YVY absolutely, when it comes to the house I have less control, I can't raise any more antennas so I have to improvise when I'm in my garage with an end fed on a vertical fishing pole that gets put away...she still hates it...but it's not permanent like your truck setup.

[@K5YVY]

Nothing wrong with a compromise when you still get to enjoy something! 💯

[@usernamemykel]

@@K5YVY As long as you don't make the mistake of marrying them...

[@CeresOutpost]

My wife has her own vehicle. If I want to install a radio or a toilet in my truck, I will. :P :D Cool video! I enjoyed watching your process.

[@K5YVY]

I have my own truck, but it’s a very low mile antique so I don’t drive it far or often. This vehicle in the video is what we use for vacations and such, we both have separate vehicles for work. So this one is kinda like joint custody. 🙄

[@CeresOutpost]

@K5YVY Makes sense bruh, I was just razzin ya anyway. I know who the bosses are...hahaha

[@K5YVY]

Right…pick your battles kind of thing lol

[@SmokeSignalsRF]

Great video Brother! 🎙

[@K5YVY]

Appreciate that Izzo!

[@RandellReeder]

Wife's famous words "Our" vehicles. We the men who watch this channel are ready to revoke your "MAN CARD". My wife has her car (NO HT or mobile is allowed) and I have "MY" truck!

[@K5YVY]

🤣I also have MY Truck, but it's a low mileage antique, and I choose not to drive if far or often and I have all rights and say to MY Truck, she has HER vehicle as well, this one we both Share when we want to drive it. I don't need a man card either, I know who I am. Thanks Randell 73 !

[@DK5ONV]

Good Job on the Installing Joe. Looks really nice. Just one Thing I would do very different is "never asking my XYL for Forgiveness". My Way or Highway. 💯👌😂 Happy Thursday and tnx foi the Video. 73 de Uncle Günter 🙋‍♂

[@K5YVY]

Thanks Günter! 😄

[@phillyedhrj]

She noticed? 😉

[@K5YVY]

There will be a “reaction” video released soon to channel members 😎 your in luck!

[@4wheelinRedneck2]

looks great!

[@K5YVY]

Thanks 4 wheel!

[@cabonlux5344]

Good job!!

[@K5YVY]

Thanks Lux👍

[@David0lyle]

Well, guards at POW camps with the authority to shoot guys with radios have had sort of spotty success at preventing guys from building radios. 🤔 I recon she can try.

[@K5YVY]

🤣

[@rodgermckeon]

Wires, what wires??? Looks good to me!

[@K5YVY]

lol thanks Rodger, I thought it was a decent “temporary” install myself 😎

[@usernamemykel]

It's wireless communications, right????

[@BobN.WB1EVU]

Great stealth install. I'm sure she'll never even notice, lol

[@K5YVY]

Thanks Bob! Surprisingly she was riding with me to the store…my repeater ID’d and she still didn’t think anything of it 🤣

[@johnkaelberer237]

OK, the mag mount with an adapter is a little ghetto, but I get it. The price was right and it will work just fine. Where I turned the video off was when you plugged your 50 watt radio into a cigarette lighter...Really ? It may work for you on your truck, but it will 100% blow fuses or burn up the wiring in another vehicle. Don't do this kids. Run #10, fused wire from the battery to an Anderson Power Pole connector and hide it under the seat if you don't want it seen. That way you know for sure your radio is getting all the amperage needed and you are not going to damage anything. I'd rat you out to your wife but I follow the BRO Code, so you're safe.....lol. OK, I watched the end of the video, you gave the warning. P.S. Your wife will 100% notice the antenna....you're busted the first time she looks at the truck. Always easier to ask for forgiveness than permission....

[@K5YVY]

Well John…Thank you and your not wrong, if you would have not stopped watching you would have seen and heard me go over the specs of my radio amp draw, the amp rating of my 12v accessory socket, and not to do that unless you check and confirm both. The yeasu radio in the video draws 8.5amps at 50w and the power point is 20a rated. ✅

[@K5YVY]

John, Thanks for coming back and including a edit on the comment and watching the rest of the video. I had to come back and also state that your "P.S. Your wife will 100% notice the antenna" ... I thought that would be the giveaway as well, bless her, I supposed she trusted that I wouldn't so much that she walked out to the truck with me and got in while we ran to the store...even after My repeater was ID'ing she didn't even give it a thought, I practically had to point it out (video "when she found out"). lol She's a good sport =)

[@thegreyprepper520]

I’ll be honest, I was expecting some James Bond stuff. A panel on the dash that secretly hides a radio setup or something 😂

[@K5YVY]

Oooooo! I might know some guys that could chop me up a hidden fancy fancy spot 😎 good idea.

[@KL7ECoutdoors]

Nice install! Better to ask for forgiveness! 😂 73

[@K5YVY]

Thanks Jeramy! 😎

[@wild-radio7373]

😅😂❤👍

[@wild-radio7373]

I hope your loving, patient, understanding wifey appreciates how hard it was for you to wait THIS long to do this project! 😊safe travels hamFam!

[@K5YVY]

“Aname” exactly! I’ve waited a few years! That’s got to be with something right😎

[@BVN-TEXAS]

And this is why I am glad I’m NOT married.

[@K5YVY]

Understandable, but I have to give credit, I wouldn’t be where I am in life nor have half the things I have without this bride, I got lucky after we got through all the bumpy roads lol 😎

[@k4tfjprojects296]

You're missing the final scene. Did you get hit?

[@usernamemykel]

Worse than that, he got NOTHING!!!!!!!

[@K5YVY]

Surprisingly it did not become physical, and @usernamemykel unfortunately yes it did not spur any physical events either 🤣

[@Ranaesix]

So, do tell. How was the dog house last night? 😂

[@K5YVY]

Humid

[@jdgjhn1]

Lol @ she said no. Run your house, sir.

[@K5YVY]

I run this shack 💪