ham radio installaton?

ragtopiroc · 03-11-2006, 09:16 AM

I want to install a Yaesu FT-8800R in my 2006 4 runner. Where can I put it?
I thought about getting another "door" for the storage compartment under the heater controlls and cutting/and installing the removable face in that place.

Has anyone thought about that or has already installed one. Where is a good place to run the antenna and power wires throught the firewall?

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fourwd1 · 03-15-2006, 11:58 AM

In my Trooper I had a storage tray under the stereo. I made a cover for it, mounted the control head of my Icom 706 on that, and the radio under the drivers seat. Various antennas are on the roof and rear door.

AlexJet · 03-15-2006, 05:49 PM

I was thinking of it, and yes, I think that door is the best place for removable face.

Homer666 · 03-17-2006, 09:55 PM

The 8800 looks like a great radio - let me know how you like the cross-band repeater feature. I have an IC-V8000 VHF and just bought a Yaesu FT-857 for HF use. I have the V8000 mounted in the bottom part of the Dual-DIN opening. The 857 remote face is mounted on a Ram mount that keeps it out of the way of the other electronics I have but still keeps it accessible for easy-use. The head unit is mounted under my driver's seat. Have you considered getting the YSK-8900 Separation Kit? It does open up a lot of different mounting options.

Also, www.eham.net, www.k2bj.com and www.k0bg.com are 3 great resources for mobile ham radio and installation tips. Since I'm not familiar wtih the 2006 4Runner, I really can't give any advice on routing the antenna cable other than be careful about kinks and running the coax along-side electrical wires. Good luck and be sure to post pics

James

B_Mac · 10-30-2008, 06:22 PM

I am not familiar withe dash of the 2006 4Runner but this is what I did with my 1991 4Runner. (Visit link below). Maybe that would help give you some ideas.

http://www.yotatech.com/f97/two-mete...l#post50958955

GSGALLANT · 10-31-2008, 03:38 AM

Here is the writeup for the install of my Yaesu FT-7800R. I ran the coax through the firewall in the existing hole on the passenger side just behind the heater blower.

VSU_4runnin · 10-31-2008, 09:48 AM

Im not too certain about the newer 4runners, but ive got a 98, and i mounted my cb on the side of the center console, ill put up a few pics as soon as i can fing my camera, and if i recall you should have a semi simmular in size of center console

VSU_4runnin · 10-31-2008, 09:59 AM

Here it is!

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VSU_4runnin · 10-31-2008, 10:02 AM

VSU_4runnin · 10-31-2008, 10:03 AM

http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...t=100_0415.jpg

Cant get the pics to show up, just follow this link to my photobucket album

VSU_4runnin · 11-10-2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homer666

The 8800 looks like a great radio - let me know how you like the cross-band repeater feature. I have an IC-V8000 VHF and just bought a Yaesu FT-857 for HF use. I have the V8000 mounted in the bottom part of the Dual-DIN opening. The 857 remote face is mounted on a Ram mount that keeps it out of the way of the other electronics I have but still keeps it accessible for easy-use. The head unit is mounted under my driver's seat. Have you considered getting the YSK-8900 Separation Kit? It does open up a lot of different mounting options.

Also, www.eham.net, www.k2bj.com and www.k0bg.com are 3 great resources for mobile ham radio and installation tips. Since I'm not familiar wtih the 2006 4Runner, I really can't give any advice on routing the antenna cable other than be careful about kinks and running the coax along-side electrical wires. Good luck and be sure to post pics

James

I know about avoiding electrical wires b/c of interference, but what about running the coax along the same route as my CB coax, would they interfere with each other at all?

scaesare · 10-26-2009, 03:17 PM

Zombie Thread Alert!

I just completed my HAM install HERE.

-sc

predator_machine · 10-29-2009, 08:27 PM

Should be no issue unless the coax is damaged, and if thats the case you have more issues.
Ever seen how coaxes are attached to a tower. Side by side sometimes in bundles for the smaller lines.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VSU_4runnin

I know about avoiding electrical wires b/c of interference, but what about running the coax along the same route as my CB coax, would they interfere with each other at all?

03-15-2006, 11:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
fourwd1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: central Maryland Posts: 193	In my Trooper I had a storage tray under the stereo. I made a cover for it, mounted the control head of my Icom 706 on that, and the radio under the drivers seat. Various antennas are on the roof and rear door. __________________ - - As seen in FOUR WHEELEER magazine July 2006, OFF-ROAD magazine Feb 2007 - - '84 4Runner SR5 - ARBed 5.29s F&R, 4.7 t-case, drv train lift, Chevys, hi-steer, 30 spl Longs '80 something Toy P/U, Buick 231 V6, Holley 4 bbl, Weiand intake, Downey headers, custom TH350 L/U w/700R4 low gearset, dual tanks, dual batterys

03-15-2006, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
AlexJet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 241	I was thinking of it, and yes, I think that door is the best place for removable face. __________________ 2005 4Runner V6 Limited 5" lift, 35", ARB locker, ARB & CBI bumpers, Snorkel ... 2001 4Runner V6 Limited 3.5" lift, 33" ARB & CBI bumpers, Snorkel - coming

03-17-2006, 09:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Homer666 Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 104	The 8800 looks like a great radio - let me know how you like the cross-band repeater feature. I have an IC-V8000 VHF and just bought a Yaesu FT-857 for HF use. I have the V8000 mounted in the bottom part of the Dual-DIN opening. The 857 remote face is mounted on a Ram mount that keeps it out of the way of the other electronics I have but still keeps it accessible for easy-use. The head unit is mounted under my driver's seat. Have you considered getting the YSK-8900 Separation Kit? It does open up a lot of different mounting options. Also, www.eham.net, www.k2bj.com and www.k0bg.com are 3 great resources for mobile ham radio and installation tips. Since I'm not familiar wtih the 2006 4Runner, I really can't give any advice on routing the antenna cable other than be careful about kinks and running the coax along-side electrical wires. Good luck and be sure to post pics James __________________ 2000 SR5 4Runner: TRD supercharger; full URD kit; rear ARB Air locker; Yakima rack and accessories; ARB Sahara bumper with IPF fogs; Warn 9000 lb winch w/ synthetic line; full T/C skid plates; Stubbs Rock Sliders; OME springs/shocks; K/C Daylighters; front and rear flood-lights; IC-V8000 VHF; FT-857 HF radio; cb and scanner radios; Alpine IVA-D300; RAM Computer/CamCorder mounts; StreetPilot 2820 GPS; A/R Outlaw II's with 285/75/16 BFG M/T's; Optima yellow-top; custom cargo-box; Billet Grill.

10-30-2008, 06:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
B_Mac Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 19	I am not familiar withe dash of the 2006 4Runner but this is what I did with my 1991 4Runner. (Visit link below). Maybe that would help give you some ideas. http://www.yotatech.com/f97/two-mete...l#post50958955 __________________ _______________________________________________ Brandon KE7FQA, Firefighter/Paramedic Walla Walla, WA 1991 4Runner V6 3VZE AT, 3x4, PW, PL

10-31-2008, 03:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
GSGALLANT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,760	Here is the writeup for the install of my Yaesu FT-7800R. I ran the coax through the firewall in the existing hole on the passenger side just behind the heater blower. __________________ 2002 4Runner, Auto-A340F, 3.4L, 4.30 Gears TJM T15 Front Bumper & Warn M8000, 4xInnovation sliders, Sonoran Steel 1.2 Lift, Toytec LCA Skids, Tundra Brake Upgrade (231mm), Extended rear diff breather, Deckplate Mod, Andymod, Dual batt setup with Optima blue top aux battery, Hardwired 1000W inverter, Aux fuse box, Full time power to 12V plugs, Yaesu FT7800R Radio, "4-air" system for airing up/down tires. 2004 Camry LE - stock (and will stay that way) 1993 4Runner has been sold Last edited by GSGALLANT; 10-31-2008 at 03:40 AM.

10-31-2008, 09:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
VSU_4runnin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Georgia Posts: 657	Im not too certain about the newer 4runners, but ive got a 98, and i mounted my cb on the side of the center console, ill put up a few pics as soon as i can fing my camera, and if i recall you should have a semi simmular in size of center console __________________ 1998 Toyota 4Runner: 33" BFG A/T T/A: KO 2.5" Lift CB Radio Brush Guard Yakima roof rack manikin head (Viola), and more to come! Clicky For Picky Buildup GATTORA KJ4HVQ Skywarn Ga 208 ΦΣK DAMN PROUD!

10-31-2008, 09:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
VSU_4runnin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Georgia Posts: 657	Here it is! <a href="http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/vthokie217/?action=view&current=100_0412.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/vthokie217/100_0412.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/vthokie217/?action=view&current=100_0413.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/vthokie217/100_0413.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/vthokie217/?action=view&current=100_0415.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/vthokie217/100_0415.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> __________________ 1998 Toyota 4Runner: 33" BFG A/T T/A: KO 2.5" Lift CB Radio Brush Guard Yakima roof rack manikin head (Viola), and more to come! Clicky For Picky Buildup GATTORA KJ4HVQ Skywarn Ga 208 ΦΣK DAMN PROUD!

10-31-2008, 10:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
VSU_4runnin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Georgia Posts: 657	__________________ 1998 Toyota 4Runner: 33" BFG A/T T/A: KO 2.5" Lift CB Radio Brush Guard Yakima roof rack manikin head (Viola), and more to come! Clicky For Picky Buildup GATTORA KJ4HVQ Skywarn Ga 208 ΦΣK DAMN PROUD!

10-31-2008, 10:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
VSU_4runnin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Georgia Posts: 657	http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...t=100_0415.jpg Cant get the pics to show up, just follow this link to my photobucket album __________________ 1998 Toyota 4Runner: 33" BFG A/T T/A: KO 2.5" Lift CB Radio Brush Guard Yakima roof rack manikin head (Viola), and more to come! Clicky For Picky Buildup GATTORA KJ4HVQ Skywarn Ga 208 ΦΣK DAMN PROUD!

10-26-2009, 03:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
scaesare Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 36	Zombie Thread Alert! I just completed my HAM install HERE. -sc

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