Is that the body for the remote face mounted on the headliner, or is that something else?In my other 4WD truck, I mounted the same 2m/dual-band radios to the roof and ran all the wires and coax above the headliner and inside the A-pillar (but not the GPS to radio wire yet):
Clean and Unclean radio install pics- post 'em!
- Thread starter kjp1969
- Start date
Rallyroo
Expedition Leader
Depends on the brand and model. Some models have the mic running from the radio body while some models have the mic running from the remote faceplate.
Chazz Layne
Administrator
I can't imagine not having the remote faceplate, it opens up so many more options. As for dual-band, I regret not spending the extra $100 for a dual tranceiver every time we drive the Ranger in a group. Being able to use simplex and monitor a repeater simultaneously is well worth it IMO.
I can't speak to the other manufacturers out there, but both of my Yaesu's will let you plug the mic in wherever you like, faceplate or radio body.
1911
Expedition Leader
You are correct, it's the "body" (base unit) of the Kenwood TM-D710A, the face plate of which is mounted on top of the dash.
Lichen
Explorer
As my dad used to say, "A place for everything and everything in its place".
That's totally nasty. I mean, who lets wax residue build up on their door jam like that?:coffeedrink:
nwoods
Expedition Leader
My Icom 208 allows you to plug the mic into either the base or the faceplate. Kevin, don't forget the old axiom, "Form Follows Function". The quality of radio must include capability and USABILITY. I find the Icom frustratingly complex and the buttons obtusely labeled. Most of that is because months go by between each use, and I tend to forget how to use it. Still, I'm generally good at buttonology, usually, but not so with this unit. Dont obsess over the install and settle for a unit that won't make you happy.
rocknrun
New member
Here's some old pics of my installation in my XJ. Just recently bought a KJ and haven't installed radios in it yet. The overhead organizer is called a Shelf It. Don't think they make them anymore. Plan on putting a dual-band rig in the KJ with a remote head.
From the left, 2 mtr Yaesu, scanner and a remote speaker.
From the left, 2 mtr Yaesu, scanner and a remote speaker.
Youngunner
Adventurer
I strongly discourage the mounting of anything in the roof/headliner. There are multiple incidents of people getting killed from nasty head injuries inflicted in a rollover.
Here's some old pics of my installation in my XJ. Just recently bought a KJ and haven't installed radios in it yet. The overhead organizer is called a Shelf It. Don't think they make them anymore. Plan on putting a dual-band rig in the KJ with a remote head.
From the left, 2 mtr Yaesu, scanner and a remote speaker.
Yes, they still sell them, at least for Broncos. I don't know if I like the whole attic-storage thing though.
Nathan,
I hear you on the too-many-buttons syndrome. My Yaesu HT has the same fault (feature?), but I'm learning. I talk to my Dad (who has the same model) a couple of times a week on it, so I'm learning the functions a little better.