Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

That is a nice mount, mind you I had a hell of a time trying to figure what
the mounts actually look like in the pics but after I figured it, it looks
like a great idea, especially using the door surround holes to mount it...I
may try to make one of these myself...

Jeff
VE1WWH (worlds worst ham)



"Chris" <chris@chrismaness.com> wrote in message
news:1163048455.076581.167800@h54g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
> Hootowl wrote:
>> On 8 Nov 2006 07:06:26 -0800, "Chris" <chris@chrismaness.com> wrote:
>>
>> >I take one look inside my jeep and say to myself, "hmm, not to many
>> >options here for mounting radios -- especially two"
>> >
>> >Any ideas guys/girls, maybe send some link to photos. For now I just
>> >plan on laying it on the passenger floor.
>>
>> If you have space on the transmission hump, CB shops sell "hump
>> mounts." They put the front of the radio at a viewable angle, and use
>> serrated edges to hold them in place on the carpet-no holes to drill.
>>
>> Dan
>>
>> >
>> >Chris Maness
>> >KQ6UP
>
> I don't think theres room for one of them there contraptions. The same
> folks that make the nifty antenna mount also make a radio mount that
> goes on top of the supports that go from the roll bar to the front
> window. That looks pretty cool, what do you guys think?
>
> http://www.arizonarockyroad.com/radiomounts.html
>

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

That is a nice mount, mind you I had a hell of a time trying to figure what
the mounts actually look like in the pics but after I figured it, it looks
like a great idea, especially using the door surround holes to mount it...I
may try to make one of these myself...

Jeff
VE1WWH (worlds worst ham)



"Chris" <chris@chrismaness.com> wrote in message
news:1163048455.076581.167800@h54g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
> Hootowl wrote:
>> On 8 Nov 2006 07:06:26 -0800, "Chris" <chris@chrismaness.com> wrote:
>>
>> >I take one look inside my jeep and say to myself, "hmm, not to many
>> >options here for mounting radios -- especially two"
>> >
>> >Any ideas guys/girls, maybe send some link to photos. For now I just
>> >plan on laying it on the passenger floor.
>>
>> If you have space on the transmission hump, CB shops sell "hump
>> mounts." They put the front of the radio at a viewable angle, and use
>> serrated edges to hold them in place on the carpet-no holes to drill.
>>
>> Dan
>>
>> >
>> >Chris Maness
>> >KQ6UP
>
> I don't think theres room for one of them there contraptions. The same
> folks that make the nifty antenna mount also make a radio mount that
> goes on top of the supports that go from the roll bar to the front
> window. That looks pretty cool, what do you guys think?
>
> http://www.arizonarockyroad.com/radiomounts.html
>

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

Chris wrote:
> Hootowl wrote:
>> On 8 Nov 2006 07:06:26 -0800, "Chris" <chris@chrismaness.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I take one look inside my jeep and say to myself, "hmm, not to many
>>> options here for mounting radios -- especially two"
>>>
>>> Any ideas guys/girls, maybe send some link to photos. For now I just
>>> plan on laying it on the passenger floor.
>> If you have space on the transmission hump, CB shops sell "hump
>> mounts." They put the front of the radio at a viewable angle, and use
>> serrated edges to hold them in place on the carpet-no holes to drill.
>>
>> Dan
>>
>>> Chris Maness
>>> KQ6UP
>
> I don't think theres room for one of them there contraptions. The same
> folks that make the nifty antenna mount also make a radio mount that
> goes on top of the supports that go from the roll bar to the front
> window. That looks pretty cool, what do you guys think?
>
> http://www.arizonarockyroad.com/radiomounts.html
>

And then there's this http://www.omninerd.com/2006/03/07/articles/49

Steve

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

Chris wrote:
> Hootowl wrote:
>> On 8 Nov 2006 07:06:26 -0800, "Chris" <chris@chrismaness.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I take one look inside my jeep and say to myself, "hmm, not to many
>>> options here for mounting radios -- especially two"
>>>
>>> Any ideas guys/girls, maybe send some link to photos. For now I just
>>> plan on laying it on the passenger floor.
>> If you have space on the transmission hump, CB shops sell "hump
>> mounts." They put the front of the radio at a viewable angle, and use
>> serrated edges to hold them in place on the carpet-no holes to drill.
>>
>> Dan
>>
>>> Chris Maness
>>> KQ6UP
>
> I don't think theres room for one of them there contraptions. The same
> folks that make the nifty antenna mount also make a radio mount that
> goes on top of the supports that go from the roll bar to the front
> window. That looks pretty cool, what do you guys think?
>
> http://www.arizonarockyroad.com/radiomounts.html
>

And then there's this http://www.omninerd.com/2006/03/07/articles/49

Steve

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

Chris wrote:
> Hootowl wrote:
>> On 8 Nov 2006 07:06:26 -0800, "Chris" <chris@chrismaness.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I take one look inside my jeep and say to myself, "hmm, not to many
>>> options here for mounting radios -- especially two"
>>>
>>> Any ideas guys/girls, maybe send some link to photos. For now I just
>>> plan on laying it on the passenger floor.
>> If you have space on the transmission hump, CB shops sell "hump
>> mounts." They put the front of the radio at a viewable angle, and use
>> serrated edges to hold them in place on the carpet-no holes to drill.
>>
>> Dan
>>
>>> Chris Maness
>>> KQ6UP
>
> I don't think theres room for one of them there contraptions. The same
> folks that make the nifty antenna mount also make a radio mount that
> goes on top of the supports that go from the roll bar to the front
> window. That looks pretty cool, what do you guys think?
>
> http://www.arizonarockyroad.com/radiomounts.html
>

And then there's this http://www.omninerd.com/2006/03/07/articles/49

Steve

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

I got a Tuffy center console. My MkIIG and tuner go in the console and is
very securely locked up. I can run the control head to the dash or run the
mic through a hole with a grommet. Inconspicuous, neat, professional
installation and Secure. My only concern would be enclosed heat for long
ragchews in the summer but have never had a problem and a milstd xcvr should
be easy.
Tuffy's console for Jeeps also has a forward, locking slot for a stereo.
I think the overhead compartment that mounts between the roll bar and the
windshield would work well and have some cool points as a bonus. I'd be
more concerned about summer heat since it's a smaller enclosure and puts the
xcvr right under the roof, though there's an airgap 'tween the enclosure and
the roofline.
This kind of install should keep everything (I can think of) well away
from any significant computer or electronics.
Drink
WP3JQ

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

I got a Tuffy center console. My MkIIG and tuner go in the console and is
very securely locked up. I can run the control head to the dash or run the
mic through a hole with a grommet. Inconspicuous, neat, professional
installation and Secure. My only concern would be enclosed heat for long
ragchews in the summer but have never had a problem and a milstd xcvr should
be easy.
Tuffy's console for Jeeps also has a forward, locking slot for a stereo.
I think the overhead compartment that mounts between the roll bar and the
windshield would work well and have some cool points as a bonus. I'd be
more concerned about summer heat since it's a smaller enclosure and puts the
xcvr right under the roof, though there's an airgap 'tween the enclosure and
the roofline.
This kind of install should keep everything (I can think of) well away
from any significant computer or electronics.
Drink
WP3JQ

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

I got a Tuffy center console. My MkIIG and tuner go in the console and is
very securely locked up. I can run the control head to the dash or run the
mic through a hole with a grommet. Inconspicuous, neat, professional
installation and Secure. My only concern would be enclosed heat for long
ragchews in the summer but have never had a problem and a milstd xcvr should
be easy.
Tuffy's console for Jeeps also has a forward, locking slot for a stereo.
I think the overhead compartment that mounts between the roll bar and the
windshield would work well and have some cool points as a bonus. I'd be
more concerned about summer heat since it's a smaller enclosure and puts the
xcvr right under the roof, though there's an airgap 'tween the enclosure and
the roofline.
This kind of install should keep everything (I can think of) well away
from any significant computer or electronics.
Drink
WP3JQ

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

> Personally, I use Yeasus handhelds and just clip them onto the ------er for the
> softtop.

I find HTs to be underpowered and have a useless antenna.

Once you've plugged in an antenna, microphone and power cord, where do you
put it so it doesn't hit the floor. Plus, all the connectors will wear out
quickly or develop bad solder joints. Just get a good 2 meter radio, like
an Icom IC-2100H. You can remove one "jumper" and do MURS on it, also!

Re: Mounting a Ham and CB radio.
 

> Personally, I use Yeasus handhelds and just clip them onto the ------er for the
> softtop.

I find HTs to be underpowered and have a useless antenna.

Once you've plugged in an antenna, microphone and power cord, where do you
put it so it doesn't hit the floor. Plus, all the connectors will wear out
quickly or develop bad solder joints. Just get a good 2 meter radio, like
an Icom IC-2100H. You can remove one "jumper" and do MURS on it, also!