[Yaesu] FT-900 Mobil?

Sun, 31 Aug 2003 16:47:39 -0400

I Had a FT-900/CAT in my Ford Crown Victoria mounted on a telescoping Cell
Phone mount which was screwed into the transmission hump.  The FT-900's
small plastic bracket was directly screwed into the 4-hole telescoping
mounts top plate, then placed at about 90 degrees, for readability.  I
mounted the RF unit in the trunk, on a piece of plywood along with my
remotely mounted Kenwood VHF transmitter.  I used the Yaesu separation kit,
and a speaker mounted near the control head.

The radio's head was in a good position for tuning across the dial as it was
at seat top level, so you could keep your hand on the seat and just twist
the dial.  I really liked this radio, along with a screwdriver antenna.
Sorry I do not have any pictures to send you.  By the way, the Yaesu
FT-900/CAT is a very quiet radio.  Really good for mobile DX'ing.

My only problem now is where am I going to put a HF & VHF setup in my Toyota
Avalon?  The Avalon is one with the fancy console, having almost no room for
add-ons.  Perhaps a modification to the ash tray to hold a Kenwood remote
head on a 2000 would do.

Wilson Caselli, K1MIJ

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On
Behalf Of John O. Newell
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 9:42 PM
To: Yaesu Reflector
Subject: [Yaesu] FT-900 Mobil?

Anyone using a -900 in their vehicle?

How did you mount it?

How well do you find its egonoomics for mobil use?

Did you use the separation kit?

Tks es 73
John Newell
KB1FPM

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