That's the same hole you'd also use to install a hand throttle.
"Pacing myself" build
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I believe mine was rubber, but if it's plastic I'd just drill a hole. If you felt the need you could put some silicone or RTV around any remaining gap.
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I drilled mine too, but may look for that "Daystar firewall" thing.
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Icom 2730A with the Mars mod (let's you transmit on GMRS and a few others). The faceplate is detached so the unit is below my seat and the head + mic is above my rearview mirror.
Icom ID 4100. I installed the unit under the steering wheel behind the kick panel and the detachable screen in the storage area of the arm rest. My goal was to have it completely out of sight. The only thing you can see is the mic on the kick panel.
i also did the mars mod and added a blue tooth chip so i can us aprs with my android phone.
i also did the mars mod and added a blue tooth chip so i can us aprs with my android phone.
I have Yaesu FTM-400XDR with mars mod. The nice thing about this radio is how easy it is to use the APRS messaging.
https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-014544
Welded up a quick mount for it. Controller is above the rear view mirror and the main unit is next to my head. Works very well since the speaker is right next to me. No need for external speaker.
https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-014544
Welded up a quick mount for it. Controller is above the rear view mirror and the main unit is next to my head. Works very well since the speaker is right next to me. No need for external speaker.
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Do you have any issues communicating on GMRS with your antennas? Assuming your antennas are tuned to 2M/70cm bands?
I run the Midland MXT275 GMRS, and have had good luck with it. All the controls are in the handset, and you can mount the box just about anywhere.
I mounted the box up under the dash in the driver's side footwell. I also have a similar type CB, the Cobra 75, mounted up there as well.
The mic hangs on the dash, and has a remote plug (RJ45, iirc) which is easy to disconnect when necessary.
I ditched the small antenna which comes with the unit, and installed a Laird antenna. A good antenna makes all the difference.
I also run a remote speaker, which I mounted above the rearview mirror, which makes a big difference in sound.
I mounted the box up under the dash in the driver's side footwell. I also have a similar type CB, the Cobra 75, mounted up there as well.
The mic hangs on the dash, and has a remote plug (RJ45, iirc) which is easy to disconnect when necessary.
I ditched the small antenna which comes with the unit, and installed a Laird antenna. A good antenna makes all the difference.
I also run a remote speaker, which I mounted above the rearview mirror, which makes a big difference in sound.
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Let's talk more about that fancy throttle cable you gots there. We use those on our Durapatcher machines at work. They are not cheap!
He has that for his onboard Premier Power welder that is in his glove box location. I've got the same cable waiting to get installed in mine. It comes with the welder kit.
Dang I just have gloves in mine.
Yep great minds think a like. And I'd never seen his build when I did mine or visa versa
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