ham radio installaton?
 

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? :help:

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.

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

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 :great:

James

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.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f97/...l#post50958955

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.

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

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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?

Zombie Thread Alert! ;)

I just completed my HAM install HERE.

-sc

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.