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 :)

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