Amateur (Ham) Radio BS and Callsign Thread!

Hi all hams/drivers: I’m looking for clean install ideas for your mic. So far I like to the right of the therm controls with the jack cut in below. Just not married to the looks.

Would love to see 3rd Gen mic mounts!
73

 

I've got that with my KCs



Btw TM-V71A just plug and play with the Mobilelinkd

 

@GPLarge

 

I love that spot. It’s getting full as I have one more switch going in there too. Thanks for the quick reply.

 

I prefer mine on the right anyways

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...callsign-thread.260643/page-217#post-19411206

 

One of my PT jobs asked me to start carrying a radio to monitor when we are working an event with one of the ham event groups. So, I get to write off a new radio on my taxes... woot! So decided to get a Kenwood v71a from HRO. It is going in my truck and I am pulling my Yaesu 8800 out and building a Ham-in-a-can. All the stuff just came in the mail today. Need a do to do the swap in my truck and then I can start assembling my go can.

I am going to be happier with the 71 in my truck with the lit buttons. Only downside to the 8800.

I also picked up a Alinco power supply so I can hook up an old ICOM 3200 I got from my elmer. Then I can have my base station at home, first step to convincing the wife to let me get my HF rig.

I may also be buying a new Powerwerx DB-750x also for work. Seeing it is for work, tax right off. Just have to let the dust settle on this new radio.

I'll post pics As I get it put together.

 

I've got mine on one of these. I really need to take pictures of my setup...

https://expeditionessentials.com/products/toyota-tacoma-3rd-gen-usb-powered-accessory-mount

 

That's a expensive mic clip.

 

FTFY

 

https://magneticmic.com/

 

I was able to send some packets while in the middle of Death Valley yesterday..

 

What I did for the mic in my truck was to wire in a remote PTT switch in a CAT 5 extension cable between the radio and mic. I have the mic attached to a phone mount that clips in the CD slot on the radio. With the mic gain on hi, I never pick up the mic on my V71A. The remote PTT switch is wrapped attached to Velcro that wraps around the 6sp shifter.

 

Interesting. Any pics?

 

Here's a few. The PTT button is on the front of the shifter. The mic is clipped to the phone mount via the mic hanger being black zip tied to the mount. For a cleaner install, the mic could be routed to the ceiling mounted on one of the sunglass holders. The faceplate is above the rear view mirror.

 

Ordered my new HAM setup..............some items are for my other Icom 5100 that I am putting in our F250.

Items Purchased on This Order:

Item Status* Price Qty. Total

ICO-OPC-1156
Controller Extension Cable, 11.5 ft. Length, Each
(Mfr. #: OPC-1156)
Ready to Ship
Ground

$18.99 1 $18.99


ICO-OPC-347
Power Cable, DC, T-style, 2 pin, 23.0 ft. Length, ATO/ATC Inline Fuse Holder, 20 amp Fuse, Each
(Mfr. #: OPC-347)
Ready to Ship
Ground

$54.99 1 $54.99


ICO-OPC-440
Microphone Extension Cable, ICOM, 8-pin Modular Ends, 16.4 ft. Length, Each
(Mfr. #: OPC-440)
Ready to Ship
Ground

$89.99 1 $89.99


DMN-K9000LRMO
Antenna Mount, Mobile, Motorized Large Luggage Rack Mount, for C-series mt/cables, Ant. less than 45 in., Each
(Mfr. #: K9000LRMO)
Ready to Ship
Ground

$119.99 1 $119.99


ICO-OPC-478UC
PC Control Programming Cable, USB Standard Type A Plug, Stereo 3.5mm Male Plug, USB Driver Software, Kit
(Mfr. #: OPC-478UC)
Ready to Ship
Ground

$60.99 1 $60.99


ICO-UT-137
Plug-In Module, Bluetooth® Unit, Option for Model ID-4100A, Each
(Mfr. #: UT-137)
Ready to Ship
Ground

$98.99 1 $98.99


ICO-MBF-4
Mount Bracket, Mobile, For ICOM Transceiver Models IC-2730A, ID-4100/D and ID-5100A, Main Body Bracket, Each
(Mfr. #: MBF-4)
Ready to Ship
Ground

$34.99 1 $34.99


DMN-C213SMA
Cable Assembly for K-Series Mount, UHF mount/13.5 ft RG-316 w/SMA male, with SMA female to PL-259 adapter, Kit
(Mfr. #: C213SMA)
Ready to Ship
Ground

$44.99 1 $44.99


DMN-NR73BNMO
Antenna, Mobile, Black, NMO, Dual-Band, 2m, 70cm, 100 W, 33.5 in., Each
(Mfr. #: NR73BNMO)
Ready to Ship
Ground

$54.99 1 $54.99


ICO-ID-4100A-D
Transceiver, Mobile, 2m/70cm, Dual-Band, D-STAR/GPS, Detached Touch Screen, with Controller Bracket, ID-4100, Each
(Mfr. #: ID-4100A-D)
Ready to Ship
Ground

$345.95 1 $345.95


LDO-LM-300
Mobile Mount, Gooseneck, Fastens to Seat Bolt, 22 in. Tall, Each
(Mfr. #: LM-300)
Ready to Ship
Ground

$29.99 1 $29.99

 

Somebody dropped some coin on some great gear!

 

Just got my Tech License and here's my callsign: KN6AEF

 

I didn't like where i had it mounted before so I re-located my Yaesu to here...


Details on the new mount here...

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...os-in-2016-tacoma.535275/page-4#post-20011331

 

I know just enough about the radios to know that I know nothing. Is there a good forum I can also read to help me understand more so I can ask the questions I need to ask? I've taken a couple practice tests and I've passed both of them but still not ready for the test or actually looking for what I want in a rig.