kvanderploeg
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I've had this set up for some time now, but I thought I'd post a couple of pics for those of you that may be looking for an alternative install location for your Ham or CB radios. I used the "pocket" kit that gives you a worthless 3 CD case pocket and used a Dremel to cut off the back end of it so that the pocket had no back end. I then took a coping saw and ran the blade through the body and cut off the little tabs that seperate the CD's from each other.
After this the Yaesu FT-7800 was a perfect fit. I did put a couple of strips of double sided mounting tape on the bottom just to keep things from shifting on the bumpy roads, but it's a pretty tight fit already. This radio has some heatsink on the top, but it also has a fan on the backside. I don't run on high (50 Watts) very often, but I think it would be fine from time to time. I'm not too concerned about it.
Of course, on top is the Panasonic DXZ-545MP with the SIR-CL1 external Sirius tuner. This combo has been with me for a while, and while outdated by today's standards, it's still dependable.
After this the Yaesu FT-7800 was a perfect fit. I did put a couple of strips of double sided mounting tape on the bottom just to keep things from shifting on the bumpy roads, but it's a pretty tight fit already. This radio has some heatsink on the top, but it also has a fan on the backside. I don't run on high (50 Watts) very often, but I think it would be fine from time to time. I'm not too concerned about it.
Of course, on top is the Panasonic DXZ-545MP with the SIR-CL1 external Sirius tuner. This combo has been with me for a while, and while outdated by today's standards, it's still dependable.
