iKris

I decided to update my mobile installation, which consisted of an ICOM IC-2100h. When I first received my Tech ticket, I started looking for other hams that have installed radios in the likes of a Japanese car like the one I own.
I own a 2009 Scion tC, once i decided to equip this ride with an antenna I realized the entire top of the car is glass! This of course makes mounting a magnetic antenna impossible….

Step 1: Tear apart the console, I recommend removing the lower portion of the console (shifting assembly) first.

Step 2: Cut notch into the “cubby” hole portion of the console to allow for the head unit control cable.

Step 3: Route all cables through console to the midsection of the drivers seat. All should then be routed under the seat, make sure the cables aren’t near the seat track.

Step 4: Put it all back together…

I created a “mounting bracket” using a 19 inch piece of flattened tin……stop laughing its all I had laying around.
The tin was wrapped around cardboard in order to create a light weight frame, the FT-7900r separation kit was mounted to the front of the tin frame.

Once its all snugged in, the mic cable is a little tight against the inside of the console.

Here is the final project:

Note: that location is actually my home QTH

WB5CKO, Don, asked for some help getting the top 10ft section added to his tower. After listening to all the guys on the “Liars Club” net tease and poke at me about being scared in a 15ft tree, I decided to redeem myself by climbing a tower for the first time ever. Three hours and a sun burn later hopefully I’ve gained a little respect……..

This is a map of my contacts since my upgrade to General class.