Corey

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There is a thread for CB radios, lets see one for you ham radios whether mobile, ham shack, or handheld.

My ham radio setup:
Yaesu 857D
ATAS-120 antenna
Diamond Duplexer MX62M for the antenna
Diamond GLP58 mount for the antenna

Faceplate mounted on dash, looks better than the old photos posted earlier in my build this thread since there is now power.



Did not have to drill for the mic mount, as I just used the left side of my Cobra 29 CB to mount the mic, and I added the mic mount that came with the Yaesu to the right side of the CB to hang the CBs mic from.



Shot of the ATAS-120 antenna.
This antenna is made specifically for the Yaesu 857D, and it raises/lowers the whip automatically when you change frequencies on the radio, pretty trick.
You need to run the duplexer though and takes its two ends and put them in the radio for the VHF and UHF sides, and then the ATAS-120 plugs into the end of the duplexer.
This way one antenna does the job of two antennas.



Rear view of the radio and duplexer.
Both are mounted with heavy duty Velcro to the floor.



Side view of the radio.

Mtn Mike

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Okay I'll play. Here's my 2-Meter set-up. It's simple but very reliable and gets out well.

I use an Icom IC-F5021 commercial radio (part 90 rated) with an Icom HM-152T mic,





A Motorola HSN4018B external speaker normally rests on the floor, but is on the console for the photo:



Right now my Laird 5/8 wave NMO antenna is mounted to the fender. The 5/8 whip is very flexible and it doesn't hurt it when it bangs into garage doors and ceilings within reason. I may eventually mount it to the roof rack but that would mean not being able to park it in my garage.

86yotapower

ive always wanted a CB in my yota...

89pickup-pablo

KK6IRK

Just got my call sign this morning. Got an icom in my 89 pickup. Any advice as far as antennas go? I have a mag mount right now. Prefer to go to smthng more permanent. Also, does placement of antenna matter?