1999 Ford Explorer install

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kc0cap
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1999 Ford Explorer install

Post by kc0cap »

Here's a 1999 Explorer.

Top is the remote head of a Yaesu FT-8800 dualband Ham radio
On the rack is Uniden BC296D
Kenwood TK 940
Drawer unit of the FT-8800
Kenwood TK 762G
LGVX4400 HandsFree Car kit
Stinger Flashlight Charger
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Antennas:
Maxrad 800mHz Low Profile
Maxrad 800mHz 3db whip
Maxrad VHF 1/4wave
Maxrad 900mHz 5db whip
Comet Dual band
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kb3jkp
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Post by kb3jkp »

HEY! where's the /\/\ ????

looks a little ........busy.....but good...

antenna spacing is good.. function over form I always say....


I would look towards getting a more "professional" mounting solution.. but if it works for you..go with it!
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kc0cap
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What radios do you own?: HT1250,1550,7550,5550,MTR2K

Post by kc0cap »

Ya sorry, no Mot mobiles, portables are though. Ya hopefully the next one will be a Tahoe all tricked out.
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mmtstc
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What radios do you own?: HT1250, MCS2000, Spectra A4

Post by mmtstc »

god is that an ugly ambulance in the back of that garage. ill bet that is one horrible ambulance service you work for.

see you at work on monday.
Paramedic / Dispatcher
Minneapolis / Rochester
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