Yaesu 857D install
- Thread starter NoToyz
- Start date
1911
Expedition Leader
That's a lot of radio for a new ham; you will need at least two different antennas , not to mention a General Class license to use all of its features. Have you thought about starting out with just a 2M radio? Much easier install, much easier to learn to use, and much easier to get your Technician Class license to start with.
rambrush, I'm assuming this is an external speaker? Any advantage in using the vehicles built in speaker system or to complicated to mess with? Antennas are MFJ stick antennas in 6, 10 and 20 meter. These where recommended by a local ham guy who had the 857 setup in his 4runner. Said it required changing out the antennas but for him was an acceptable cost trade out and he had very good reception with these antennas. Nothing determined for the 2M band atm, but I may also look at the MFJ stick in 2m.
1911 as for the 857d, I liked what I saw at a local ham fest / field day(?) last year on the varied setups in both mobile and in box mode (whatever the correct term is for a vehicle radio installed in a hand portable box) that folks had in use. Saw a nice setup that even had a solar panel power source. I'm sure the radio is more than I need atm, especially as I only plan to use it as a receiver. My thoughts are that it would be nice to listen to transmissions (while commuting) and become more familiar with the practical in use protocols (in conjunction with the bookwork so to speak) while I studied test / questions for the license. No time frame for this at all, I'm doing the homework and looking at what ever threads I can find on vehicle installs.
Are there any safety features I need other than an in line fuse? If either of you have some good show and tell threads here or elsewhere of vehicle installs which you think are informative and clean I would appreciate a link. Thanks NT
1911 as for the 857d, I liked what I saw at a local ham fest / field day(?) last year on the varied setups in both mobile and in box mode (whatever the correct term is for a vehicle radio installed in a hand portable box) that folks had in use. Saw a nice setup that even had a solar panel power source. I'm sure the radio is more than I need atm, especially as I only plan to use it as a receiver. My thoughts are that it would be nice to listen to transmissions (while commuting) and become more familiar with the practical in use protocols (in conjunction with the bookwork so to speak) while I studied test / questions for the license. No time frame for this at all, I'm doing the homework and looking at what ever threads I can find on vehicle installs.
Are there any safety features I need other than an in line fuse? If either of you have some good show and tell threads here or elsewhere of vehicle installs which you think are informative and clean I would appreciate a link. Thanks NT
C5dad
Observer
Heck - talk with some local Elmer's.
I just had to splice some extra 10 ga wire into my power feed to give me some wiggle room for my FT-7800. Getting a 857d would be great - just need the proper antennae to cover the spectra!
I plugged my system into my stereo for my F250. Works wonders and does great vs an anemic speaker. You just need to be sure you have the inputs.
Chris
I just had to splice some extra 10 ga wire into my power feed to give me some wiggle room for my FT-7800. Getting a 857d would be great - just need the proper antennae to cover the spectra!
I plugged my system into my stereo for my F250. Works wonders and does great vs an anemic speaker. You just need to be sure you have the inputs.
Chris
gary in ohio
Explorer
a license?
CaliMobber
Adventurer
If your not planning on transmitting just get a scanner, It scans much faster over every freq and if dirt cheap. The 857 is crazy expensive and only really used by Ham's that are really into it. Not to mention its a very bulky unit.
C5dad happen to have any photos of the install setup? Good to know that you can use the vehicle speaker system
Gary As I don't have anything purchased atm, a license is unnecessary, in any case nothing nefarious planned, as I said I will only be using the unit for reception until I pass the test (yes a license is planned) even then thou knowing me I'll listen more than talk.
CaliMobber Thanks for the input on a scanner, I really only want one unit. The 857 will allow me transmission capability once I pass the tech/general tests. Yeah probably a tad overkill but it seems to cover the bases with what I've read so far.
If there are other suggestions, I'm listening
Gary As I don't have anything purchased atm, a license is unnecessary, in any case nothing nefarious planned, as I said I will only be using the unit for reception until I pass the test (yes a license is planned) even then thou knowing me I'll listen more than talk.
CaliMobber Thanks for the input on a scanner, I really only want one unit. The 857 will allow me transmission capability once I pass the tech/general tests. Yeah probably a tad overkill but it seems to cover the bases with what I've read so far.
If there are other suggestions, I'm listening
Get whatever radio you want!
I mounted my Yaesu 7900 in my 2007 Tacoma with no issues. The body got mounted behind the rear seats on the cab wall and the face plate got mounted under my aftermarket radio. I hooked the power to my extra deep cycle battery in the bed of the truck. Only issue I had was from noise interference from my fridge back there. Per advice from these guys I added some ferrite power chokes and all is good now.
I mounted my Yaesu 7900 in my 2007 Tacoma with no issues. The body got mounted behind the rear seats on the cab wall and the face plate got mounted under my aftermarket radio. I hooked the power to my extra deep cycle battery in the bed of the truck. Only issue I had was from noise interference from my fridge back there. Per advice from these guys I added some ferrite power chokes and all is good now.
Mash5
Adventurer
I just picked one up a month or so ago and the plan is to put it in the new Jeep. I have a 7900 in already and I plan to run both. I am loving the radio in my shack for the time being and kind of dreading installing it in the Jeep because it is going to be a lot of pulling trim and whatnot. It sounds like you have everything you need. Make sure you read the manual on wiring it directly to the battery. Also make sure you have a solid DC ground at your antenna base.
Great radio. I think it's a great idea to listen as you study. Good luck testing.
Great radio. I think it's a great idea to listen as you study. Good luck testing.
Mashurst I've been reading the manual!!
C5dad hey thanks look forward to seeing what you've done, the more info the better. No more teenagers here, I sended em off LOL
Crazy any particular reason why the 10ga? Less resistance, better reception or less interference?
Thanks all appreciate the replies
C5dad hey thanks look forward to seeing what you've done, the more info the better. No more teenagers here, I sended em off LOL
Crazy any particular reason why the 10ga? Less resistance, better reception or less interference?
Thanks all appreciate the replies
C5dad
Observer
FT-7800 install
On my dash with the JVC and XM (home made Al Custom Mount painted black. Looking for a buck transformer to hide the XM power line coming from power point. Mike is on a Radio Shack holder using 2 sided foam sticky tape - no screws where possible in the original interior!
Originally, the stereo head was on top and the pocket was on the bottom. I flipped it to have the separation on the top.
Since the 2003 era F250's have a Din and 1/2 opening, an aftermarket stereo mount was needed for a single Din. The other portion was a 1/2 din pocket. I drilled holes in back to route cords through for the head separation unit and XM antenna. Yes, oil rubbed bronze screws were used in the install. The separation unit holder is attached with pan head screws to the backing plate (made of a painted-paint stir stick, for now.) Yes - that is glue which failed on the edges by the screws. I am planning on trimming off when I get another backing plate (which will have the edges rounded.)
Cords were routed under the carpet along the trans tube and pulled under the dash to avoid entanglement. Not a good picture, but you get the point. Here are the head separation cord and a 12 foot long double male 3.5 mm plug with 3 sections on each end - Ham in Stereo! :Wow1:Just kidding. Mono on all channels though.
The unit is currently mounted to the floor using velcro until my custom mount is completed. It will be mounted to the center seat bracket on the drivers side and tied into the floor on one side of the Ft and the other side will have separate mount to hold it up and level for air flow. What you don't see is the 3.5 mm plug which is routed from the back of the FT-7800 up to the back of the JVC. Also, the antenna and power lines are under the carpet as well. I used the hole that was factory installed for the seat motor! Need beads though to quiet the noise down.
Hope this helps - If need be, I can pull the head unit out to show the spaghetti behind it.
Also - since I have fat fingers - the JVC volume knob is a tad difficult to turn. I am thinking of getting some paint on rubber for the knob so I can get some friction on that slippery thing. The daughter (with tiny fingers) laughs at me fumbling with the knob.
On my dash with the JVC and XM (home made Al Custom Mount painted black. Looking for a buck transformer to hide the XM power line coming from power point. Mike is on a Radio Shack holder using 2 sided foam sticky tape - no screws where possible in the original interior!
Originally, the stereo head was on top and the pocket was on the bottom. I flipped it to have the separation on the top.
Since the 2003 era F250's have a Din and 1/2 opening, an aftermarket stereo mount was needed for a single Din. The other portion was a 1/2 din pocket. I drilled holes in back to route cords through for the head separation unit and XM antenna. Yes, oil rubbed bronze screws were used in the install. The separation unit holder is attached with pan head screws to the backing plate (made of a painted-paint stir stick, for now.) Yes - that is glue which failed on the edges by the screws. I am planning on trimming off when I get another backing plate (which will have the edges rounded.)
Cords were routed under the carpet along the trans tube and pulled under the dash to avoid entanglement. Not a good picture, but you get the point. Here are the head separation cord and a 12 foot long double male 3.5 mm plug with 3 sections on each end - Ham in Stereo! :Wow1:Just kidding. Mono on all channels though.
The unit is currently mounted to the floor using velcro until my custom mount is completed. It will be mounted to the center seat bracket on the drivers side and tied into the floor on one side of the Ft and the other side will have separate mount to hold it up and level for air flow. What you don't see is the 3.5 mm plug which is routed from the back of the FT-7800 up to the back of the JVC. Also, the antenna and power lines are under the carpet as well. I used the hole that was factory installed for the seat motor! Need beads though to quiet the noise down.
Hope this helps - If need be, I can pull the head unit out to show the spaghetti behind it.
Also - since I have fat fingers - the JVC volume knob is a tad difficult to turn. I am thinking of getting some paint on rubber for the knob so I can get some friction on that slippery thing. The daughter (with tiny fingers) laughs at me fumbling with the knob.
