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hinchy Member Since: 08 Jan 2009 Location: Stockport Posts: 779 |
This may help
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3rd Jan 2014 10:41 am |
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Blitzer Member Since: 12 Feb 2012 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 122 |
Thanks Hinchy, useful read, might dig out the rear fuse box and see what I can do as I plan to mount the radio in the boot area, easier to route antenna cables. The remote head just needs a flat multi core IIRC, like an old telephone extension cable.
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3rd Jan 2014 11:16 pm |
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JST Member Since: 01 Nov 2011 Location: Lizant Posts: 1098 |
I installed my FT8900 in the boot with no problems. I fitted it next to the spare wheel under the boot floor. I ran the remote head extension lead under the trim panels, under the passenger seat and put the head panel in the cup holder area. When not in use I simply unplugged the head unit and put it in the glove compartment. As I also used a mag mount for the antenna, I could set the whole lot up or take it down in about a minute. The advantage of this was that when not in use, nothing was in sight.
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4th Jan 2014 4:43 pm |
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Blitzer Member Since: 12 Feb 2012 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 122 |
Thanks John, not sure about the cup holder area as I use that for my phone and charging etc, but once I get the bluetooth and handsfree sorted the phone could be placed anywhere.
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4th Jan 2014 10:01 pm |
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JST Member Since: 01 Nov 2011 Location: Lizant Posts: 1098 |
I took the power from a spare fuse in the boot fusebox. I can't remember which one now but I had it on a permanent power one and not ignition controlled - a bit of poking around with a volt meter will find one. I earthed it to the chassis via one of the screws already doing that in the boot area - over by the sub woofer I think. I know the transceiver installation instructions say to take the power direct from the battery but my set up worked fine. John
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5th Jan 2014 11:17 am |
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Blitzer Member Since: 12 Feb 2012 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 122 |
Thanks JSt, i'll have a wee hoke about when it's a dry day |
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5th Jan 2014 3:49 pm |
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