[doofoo]

Saw a few people asking about install options for ham radio on here a while back.

I just finished a install in my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee tonight (almost done) but wanted to post some pics and info.


Icom 880H D-Star 2m/70cm radio (Trunk mounted)
Icom SP-35 Speaker (Mounted in passenger side floorboard)
Larsen 2m/70cm thru-glass antenna (Drivers side rear window)
Rigrunner 4008 (Temporary, 4005 will be here tomorrow - 4008 is for home - Trunk mounted)

DC Power in is run from the battery under the passenger seat. Fused at 40AMP, then fused again in the rigrunner. From the Rigrunner it is fused at 25AMP running to the IC-880H located in the rear tire-well.

The radio is activated on key via a relay fed from the key activated trunk cig-lighter outlet.

Remote cable run from the trunk to the front for remote speaker (front passenger foot area), head unit is located in the "ashtray". Nice hidden install. My wife drives the Jeep on a day to day basis so this will keep here happy.

I apologize for some of the pics, they are grainy from being taken on my phone. I'll get better pics in the next few days.

 

[doofoo]

How is the Larsen 2m/70cm thru-glass antenna (Drivers side rear window) working for you ?

Any problems, performance or recommendations ?

Working out great for me.. Nice clean install, pull the antenna off when I don't need it (just unscrew it and throw it in the back).

Going to install one on my Golf TDI in the next couple of weeks. No complaints here.