[Motorola] Installation Tips

[Dennis L. Wade]

Thank you everyone for the excellent information on my question.

I especially like the idea of a storage box across the bed.  

I am curious though about mounting antennas on the lid.  What do you 
suppose the disadvantage (or advantage) compared to the cab roof 
would be?   Anyone have experience with both locations?  Actually, 
between the two-way and two scanners, I will probably need both 
places..hehehe.  

                  Thanks again...Dennis

> Dennis,
> 
> One of the most practical solutions is to install a metal storage box
> across the bed, immediately behind the cab.  Using a hole saw, and
> picking the location very carefully to avoid wiring or fuel lines,
> make 2-inch holes in line through the cab wall, the forward wall of
> the bed, and the metal storage box.  Insert a short length of PVC
> conduit or oil-resistant hose through these holes, making a
> pass-through "tunnel" of at least 1-1/2 inch inside diameter.  Seal
> around the pass-through with non-hardening silicone caulk or sealant
> at each of the three surfaces. Now, you have a path for control head
> cables and power wiring.  Install gain-type antennas on the top of the
> box, keeping them as far apart as possible.  Be sure to bolt the
> storage box solidly to the bed box, and install bonding braids across
> the lid hinges.  Finally, select a box that has  "real" pin-tumbler
> cylinder locks, not one of the cheapie ones with one-key-fits-all
> wafer locks.
> 
> 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY
> 
> "Dennis L. Wade" wrote:
> 
> > Is there a truck bed solution that protects the equipment
> > adequately?
> >
> 
> 
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Dennis Wade
KG6ZI
Carmichael, CA