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  1. Where to draw power for ham radio install

    I have a Yaesu FTM-400XDR. I installed the bracket below the steering wheel, drilling holes in removable plastic section and securing with the included bolts and nuts. I used a wire hanger with lubricant to pass the cables through the grommet that is by the steering column on the firewall...
  2. Where to draw power for ham radio install

    If there is a direct connection from negative post to the chassis, voltage will be no different, since normally the connection to the chassis is done by a very heavy gauge cable and the resistance will be negligible. If Ford decided to have a floating or disconnected negative post from chassis...
  3. Where to draw power for ham radio install

    Very creative manual from Ford. I am sure I saw that it had from factory a cable from the negative battery post to the chasis... So the only way they can measure current using a direct connection between the chasis and the negative post, is if they are using a sensor around the wire. If thats...
  4. Where to draw power for ham radio install

    I rather stress the battery than the Truck electronics. Unless I am unsure on whether or not the truck electronics can supply the amps that my transceiver will pull....I will always connect directly to the battery. Just my opinion.
  5. Where to draw power for ham radio install

    Mine is connected directly to the battery. Voltage shows OK. Perhaps your battery is not healthy at this point. Other owners have already replaced the battery. Measure the voltage at the battery directly while the transceiver is transmitting (you may need another ham or person to do the...
  6. Kicker Key180.4 installation

    Stan, Did you finish this? I just received the amp as a gift, together with an LC7. I wonder if you found good pointer on how to tap the output of the stock unit. Bryan
  7. Need Ideas to pass a 2-way coaxial cable to the inside of Cab

    Thanks !! I am planning of using wire hangers or ropes to fish and route the coax. Probably tie the coax to a rope below the are between the cab and bed and then pull it.
  8. Need Ideas to pass a 2-way coaxial cable to the inside of Cab

    Thanks !! I just found the expensive mounts you mentioned. I may not want to use them because they will make the antenna even higher. My antenna is aprox 39 inches. I was thinking of using the T-slot of my Retrax Pro Cover to install a flat bracket NMO mount and just route the cable through a...
  9. Need Ideas to pass a 2-way coaxial cable to the inside of Cab

    HI there people. I need to pass an RG58 coaxial cable (about 5 mm outside diameter) from the outside of bed to the inside of the cab. The coaxial cable will be for the antenna of a 2 way radio. Any ideas on how to do this? Are there existing grommets I can use on the back of the cab? Should...
  10. Headlight upgrades?

    How were you able to fit them? I just had a failure this morning trying to install those very same. The leds hit against the inner tip reflector. They even left some debris inside the reflector when I was trying to make then fit. Also, How did you fit everything inside the dust cover? Or did you...
  11. Active Braking on Collision Prevention System

    Thanks!! I hope it never gets to the point of braking for me by a glitch..
  12. Active Braking on Collision Prevention System

    I've had the warning several times pop up on me. The active braking has never activated. Perhaps my truck active braking for collision prevention is not working? Anybody with the same experience? ..Yes, I have Active Braking enabled on settings..
  13. KNOCKOFF Ford Ranger Raptor Grille

    I was finally able to install the lights. Something different to the single raptor leds. Very powerful if I set them at 70% . Right now I am using them at 10% mode.
  14. KNOCKOFF Ford Ranger Raptor Grille

    Just to say thanks to all those who posted all the info and links for the grilles, instructions, and even videos. Here's mine ! I am thinking of getting three(3) of these (with the L brackets): I have to find out the size to verify if they will fit or look nice through the KO grille...


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