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Custom Baofeng UV-5R/BF-F8, UV-82, UV-9S, UV-9R ram ball mount

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by supralee, Nov 14, 2020.

  1. Jan 28, 2021 at 10:45 AM
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    supralee

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    @scifidelity Awesome! PM'ed.
     
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  2. Jan 28, 2021 at 10:51 AM
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    Would just like to leave this review here. OP was very communicative quick, ordered it last Friday I believe? and it showed up Yesterday. Feels very solid and well machined (printed? lol). Just waiting for my truck to get back from the shop to mount it.

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  3. Jan 28, 2021 at 10:54 AM
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    @TacoTyusday Thank you for posting a review and pictures!
     
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  4. Jan 28, 2021 at 11:32 AM
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    @gabbo2112 Thanks for posting a review and pictures!
     
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  5. Jan 31, 2021 at 9:46 PM
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    Would like to order 1 with the ram mount option and mic holder, blank.
     
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  6. Jan 31, 2021 at 10:11 PM
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    Definitely! PM sent.
     
  7. Feb 20, 2021 at 5:18 PM
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    Just want to say thank you for a great product! I bought this a while back and I’m finally getting around to posting this. I have the Baofeng BF-F8HP and it has a slightly wider battery than the UV-5R so the belt clip doesn’t securely lock in but the radio still stays in the holder just fine. I’ve yet to have any issues and I don’t believe I ever will. I’m glad I found this available and purchased this instead of one I found elsewhere. Keep up the great work and as I buy more radios I hope you will offer mounts for them as well because I’ll keep buying from you.
     
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  8. Feb 21, 2021 at 5:18 PM
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    Got mine. For uv-82. A7B01D3F-C823-41FA-B6D5-FAB0D049DBA2.jpg54D95BA4-F8AC-49E3-818E-8F258815E75E.jpg 358F046F-857F-4D45-88FA-9DA5B17566BA.jpg
     
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  9. Feb 23, 2021 at 5:25 AM
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    Does this remove pretty easily from the vent? I would only want it up during wheeling trips
     
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  10. Feb 23, 2021 at 6:34 AM
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    I have the DMM mount. Yes everything comes off easily.
     
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  11. Feb 23, 2021 at 7:23 AM
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  12. Feb 23, 2021 at 7:13 PM
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    Definitely seems like it would go on easily just was questioning the removal. Still deciding which baofeng I want to get.
     
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  13. Feb 26, 2021 at 7:58 AM
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  14. Feb 26, 2021 at 8:42 AM
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    Hello Troy, thanks for your interest! I haven't had the chance to test fitment of a Midland 75-822 in the UV-5R ram ball mount, but if I can get some accurate dimensions I can design a mount for the Midland 75-822.
     
  15. Feb 26, 2021 at 8:47 AM
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    How’s it work for the 82? I have one as well. Does it stay in place?
     
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  16. Feb 26, 2021 at 9:39 AM
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    Yes. Mine was made for the 82. I sent him my radio.
     
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  17. Feb 26, 2021 at 10:29 AM
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    Just switching over to the Midland hand held from a larger unit. Unfortunately I don't have my hands on the Midland yet. When It arrives I'll send some measurements.
    Much appreciated.
     
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  18. Feb 27, 2021 at 8:54 PM
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    Many and always modding Wheels Suspension lift Armor Electrical gadgets etc...
    Thanks for an amazing product!! This fit my Yaesu FT-60 perfectly. I appreciate you making the adjustment so I could use a couple additional components with my setup.

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  19. Feb 27, 2021 at 8:58 PM
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    Thanks for posting up pictures of the mount installed and a review. I'm glad we were able to figure out a custom mount to fit your needs!
     
  20. Mar 8, 2021 at 8:37 AM
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    Really loving this mount, thanks for the reference @mday01 :thumbsup:

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    And thank you again @supralee :fistbump:
     
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