natas Well-Known Member Jul 10, 2012 #1 I am installing a VHF radio. I am using the same mounting spot as the old radio antenna. There was no cable running. how and where do I run the cable?
I am installing a VHF radio. I am using the same mounting spot as the old radio antenna. There was no cable running. how and where do I run the cable?
natas Well-Known Member Jul 10, 2012 #2 Ive got people here right now. Surely I dont have to pull the dash out?
D dellboy1959 Well-Known Member Jul 10, 2012 #3 You don't say whether it's petrol or diesel but as long as the rig and setup are screened properly it shouldn't make much difference tbh. If it's petrol just try and keep the mast and runs as far away from the engine bay as poss hth.
You don't say whether it's petrol or diesel but as long as the rig and setup are screened properly it shouldn't make much difference tbh. If it's petrol just try and keep the mast and runs as far away from the engine bay as poss hth.
natas Well-Known Member Jul 10, 2012 #4 My problem is, I cant seem to find a way to get the antenna cable from the antenna back to the radio in the dash!!!! Thanks
My problem is, I cant seem to find a way to get the antenna cable from the antenna back to the radio in the dash!!!! Thanks
D dellboy1959 Well-Known Member Jul 10, 2012 #5 natas said: My problem is, I cant seem to find a way to get the antenna cable from the antenna back to the radio in the dash!!!! Thanks Click to expand... It's a bit fiddly but you could try threading a welding rod through and taping the coax to that and pulling it through.
natas said: My problem is, I cant seem to find a way to get the antenna cable from the antenna back to the radio in the dash!!!! Thanks Click to expand... It's a bit fiddly but you could try threading a welding rod through and taping the coax to that and pulling it through.
natas Well-Known Member Jul 10, 2012 #6 dellboy1959 said: It's a bit fiddly but you could try threading a welding rod through and taping the coax to that and pulling it through. Click to expand... Ha! Thats what they did and it worked!!!! Thanks and have a great day!
dellboy1959 said: It's a bit fiddly but you could try threading a welding rod through and taping the coax to that and pulling it through. Click to expand... Ha! Thats what they did and it worked!!!! Thanks and have a great day!