I mounted my 2m Yaesu FT2400H in a sort of unconventional way. I tore apart a regular Vanagon (not the short Westy) seatbelt receiver, discarding the old plastic assembly until I had just the metal bar. Drilled out the receiver hole to 7/8" and painted it black. I then mounted a unit similar to this ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48694&item=5728199195&rd=1 ) with a short extension section. It took a few mods, removed the base, but came out rather well. This assembly then bolts in sandwiched to the passenger side seatbelt receiver in the seat pedestal, and does not interfere with the receiver for regular seatbelt use. Admittedly, having two receiver "bars" in one bolt hole may somewhat compromise the seatbelt safety efficacy, but it seems as solid as stock. The additional thickness doesn't appear to be an issue. This places the radio just behind the passenger seat but angled toward the driver for easy access. Also makes a short journey to the battery and antenna lead. I don't use the seat swivel, so that's not a problem for me. The only complaint I have is some vibration that is amplified because of the length of the mounting. I'd suppose I could cut that by 50% by using some rubber bushings. Sorry, no pics ... Scott Central Cal Coast KG6*** ----- Original Message ----- From: "David J. Bohannan" <david.bohannan@VERIZON.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 9:26 AM Subject: Vanagon Hams
> Hi all, > > > > Just wondering where any Ham radio enthusiasts have mounted their mobile > rigs? I was thinking about on the passenger mount, with the bracket on > the topside of the radio. > > > > Its nice having the battery in the cabin already.less distance and > figuring for that.I already have it wired, just don't want it floating > around in between the seats anymore. > > > > Dave > > 85 GL "Baby Bus" > > KC9FYM > |
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