Where should I mount my HAM?

[Teejeaux]

I just bought a Yeasu FT-8800R with a remote head. The head is really small, but I can't figure out a good place to mount it. It doesn't come with any kind of swivel mount, and Yeasu only makes a flat type mount. I've thought about buying a "bug" mount, but I'm not sure how solid it would be. Does anyone run the 8800R, and if so, where did you mount it?

Thanks!
Teejeaux

[ebhudgens]

I've seen several on the forum who have mounted the remote head just beneath the switches on the center console. Also have seen a few mount the remote head on the vertical surface below the driver's side A/C vent.

When I get a newer radio, I will also go for a remote head. In the mean time, I have my OLD Kenwood TM721A sitting in the center console box facing to the front. Not great, but it works. Forked over the $$$ for the Bandi mount and installed a stacked dual band antenna - works great.

[Fjamming]

I read the title and was going to suggest "between 2 pieces of bread", then I realized you were talking about amateur radio. .

FJ Ollie has a pretty good write up on his. The "BugEater" (FJ-Ollie's Rig)

[Mikey D.]

Instead of a permanent mount try using Velcro. Find a spot that is safe and accessible and mount the head there. You can remove and hide the head easily while leaving only a strip of Velcro exposed as opposed to a permanent mount for thieves to admire. A strip or two of Velcro will look rather innocuous compared to a big mounting device as well!

73 de,

Mike

[Polar_Rescue]

I have a ICOM 706... I was thinking of mounting it on a ram mount in one of far "north" cup holder, just the head.. i have the remote head kit... plan to mount the transciever portion towards the rear hidden some where...

Where did you guys mount your antennas??

I have a Bandi Mount for my Outbacker ... but where to place the VHF antenna??

thanks in advance..

Chris
WZ3Q

[frogeye]

I mounted my head unit under the seat and the detachable face on the left side of the dash.



hth

[Teejeaux]

frogeye previously said:

I mounted my head unit under the seat and the detachable face on the left side of the dash.



hth

I like that! Frogeye, what did you use to mount that there? Just drill through the plastic? How solid is it? Does the mic cable get in the way?

[Teejeaux]

Mikey D. previously said:

Instead of a permanent mount try using Velcro. Find a spot that is safe and accessible and mount the head there. You can remove and hide the head easily while leaving only a strip of Velcro exposed as opposed to a permanent mount for thieves to admire. A strip or two of Velcro will look rather innocuous compared to a big mounting device as well!

73 de,

Mike

I don't know about velcro. I've got my Scangauge mounted on the steering column like Frogeye does, and it looks like it keeps trying to fall off. I don't know how solid velcro would be with the microphone sticking out of the side and being yanked around.

[Mikey D.]

Polar_Rescue previously said:

I have a ICOM 706... I was thinking of mounting it on a ram mount in one of far "north" cup holder, just the head.. i have the remote head kit... plan to mount the transciever portion towards the rear hidden some where...

Where did you guys mount your antennas??

I have a Bandi Mount for my Outbacker ... but where to place the VHF antenna??

thanks in advance..

Chris
WZ3Q

Have any PIX of the antenna on the mount? Sounds interesting.

Mike

[Mikey D.]

Teejeaux previously said:

I don't know about velcro. I've got my Scangauge mounted on the steering column like Frogeye does, and it looks like it keeps trying to fall off. I don't know how solid velcro would be with the microphone sticking out of the side and being yanked around.

You'll have to excuse me, I have a ICOM 207H - the head and mic are separate so mounting with Velcro wasn't a problem for me!

Mike