brentbba
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My other FT-8800 stayed with the Landcruiser when I sold it. I don't want to do anything permanent until I'm more comfortable with the truck and where I want everything.
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We haven't installed a radio in the 4g Taco, but we do make a mount that works with both ditch lights and antennas (1/2" hole.) I actually switched to this mount setup in my 3G Taco as well.
https://www.victory4x4.com/product/VTDLM-4G.html
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That's a nice looking installI called them and they measured the bracket and it is big enough I can drill to enlarge the hole to 5/8" for thee antenna base. So I ordered a set. Likely only need the drivers side
I installed the faceplate and also the microphone using zip ties for the microphone holder
Thinking of running the main unit under the rear seat. Still pondering.
I ran the wires from the engine bay back to the rear cab, but haven't hooked them up yet. Left the fuse out of the fuse holder for safety
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That was what the HAM guru at HRO recommended. Not sure if HAM antennas come in 1/2"Looks great! Just curious why you choose 5/8 over a 1/2 hole antenna mount? Just more mount/cable options?
Good call on holding the hood. Sometimes I mark it with a sharpie just in case.
No problem, appreciate you showing the research on that, just curious so we can let any other customers that ask know.That's a different kind of mount, an NMO which is what I have on my other vehicle. When I described my setup and the bracket I was recommended this mount instead. I don't recall the reason. This antenna setup is lighter weight with the mount and the antenna, likely not by much though.
In any case I showed your bracket works with the 5/8" mount