[2m] Installing 2M Rig in a 99 Chevy Cavalier

[Greg Glynn]

You could purchase a radio that has a faceplate separation kit.  A lot of
the newer 2 meter or dual band radios have that now.  Place the radio in the
trunk, run power wires from the battery to the trunk to power the radio.  I
use a magnetic mount dual band antenna with the coax routed through the car
and out a window or out the trunk lid.  There are also trunk lid lip mounts
for antennas.  After setting the radio up take the separated faceplate and
place it somewhere that you can see it.  If you use Velcro tabs you could
even mount it to the dashboard. I use mine in a truck, and used a piece of
1/4 in plastic bent to hold the faceplate and placed it at my fingertips
down in the console. The separation kit usually comes with enough cable to
run from the trunk to the faceplate.  Sometimes the mike cord needs an
extension.  In my case, I have an Icom 208H Dual band radio and I was able
to use a category 5 cable with a coupler as all the ends on the cables were
male plugs.  Search the internet for the cables and parts that you need as
there are many prices. Pick the best price from the best place.
This my experience and I hope this might help you.

Greg W1VFB> gglyn at comcast.net 

-----Original Message-----
From: 2m-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:2m-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of J. F. Muggs
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:53 PM
To: 2m at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [2m] Installing 2M Rig in a 99 Chevy Cavalier

I am a new ham (the ink is still wet on my ticket) looking to install a 
2M rig (not yet selected) in a 99 Chevy Cavalier with automatic 
transmission. The problem I have is that cannot find a place to mount 
one. There is an installed AM/FM radio that I would rather not give up.

An under the dash mount is out because because my wife or would bump our 
knees on it. I did notice a rectangular plastic plate under the dash 
that might be an option but I do not know what is behind it or how to 
remove it.

Our children ride in the back seat and a rig mounted on the back of the 
console or behind the front seats would probably get bumped into by them.

Has anybody out there figured this one out?

Steven Read
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