Installing the Yaesu FTM 400 XDR in my New Truck - 2023

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  • @kumasu
    @kumasu Рік тому +3

    Yours was the first channel I started watching when I became interested in all things ham. Since then, I've passed my Tech and General and am hoping to soon purchase a DX Commander. I look forward to your next video.

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому +1

      That is awesome! Congratulations!!!!! I love hearing stories like this. You will absolutely love the DX Commander when you get one. Still my favorite antenna to this day. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @mikeramsey9747
    @mikeramsey9747 Рік тому +5

    Nice job, the only change I would had looked at putting the radio body under one of the car seats to just get it out of the way.

    • @BBaldwin
      @BBaldwin Рік тому +1

      The only problem there is it might muffle the audio. That would definitely work with the 500 though, since it has a speaker in the control head.

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      I don't mind the location. I worry with out climate here that being under the seat could introduce some cooling issues and I don't want anything blocking the cooling fan on the rear. Having it in the spot I put it in, it is right under the lower A/C vent to add extra cooling if needed. That is the main reason for that location. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      I have an external speaker attached to combat that issue with the audio. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @KO4AFL
    @KO4AFL Рік тому +2

    great to see you back Scott. Glad the radio still works. Hope recovery is going well for you.

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому +1

      Much appreciated. So far so good! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!

  • @kenluning909
    @kenluning909 Рік тому +2

    Nice video. Yes it's been way to hot for most outdoor activities that require filming. Cameras and phones overheat in the Texas Summers and shut off.
    Like the ride.
    Glad to see ya rolling again.l

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      Exactly! The weather has been miserable, but on the bright side, fall and winter are kinda coming (lol). As it gets cooler, I will venture outdoors a lot more. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @Swamp-Fox
    @Swamp-Fox Рік тому +2

    Nice install! Glad you are back on the road!

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      I appreciate that! More videos are coming. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @garyh8315
    @garyh8315 Рік тому +3

    Glad to see you are on the mend. Good to see you making vids again, 73

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому +1

      I really appreciate that. I have some new stuff coming out soon. I'm BACK!!! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @diegow2drr255
    @diegow2drr255 Рік тому +1

    Glad to see you back in action.

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      It is great to be back in action! That was a miserable few months! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!

  • @ubergeek318
    @ubergeek318 Рік тому +2

    Good install bro

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      Glad you like it! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @cbulkley4117
    @cbulkley4117 Рік тому +2

    Cool solution for the antenna.

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      Yeah it seems to work just fine. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @matthewriley1563
    @matthewriley1563 Рік тому +1

    Glad to see you again!!! Your channel is by far my favorite ham radio channel. You’ve taught me so much. You’re just dang entertaining.

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      If you are learning and laughing (with me or at me...LOL) then I am doin g my job! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!

  • @michaelt.9372
    @michaelt.9372 Рік тому +3

    Glad you’re back at it Brother.

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      Me too! It's been way too long. I have to get back into the habit of shooting more videos again. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

    • @michaelt.9372
      @michaelt.9372 Рік тому +1

      @@HR4NT btw. I was raised on Aug 12. Quite an incredible experience

  • @hamradiobasics
    @hamradiobasics Рік тому +1

    Good to see you back Scott ! Enjoyed the video !

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!

  • @ryank5tar
    @ryank5tar Рік тому +5

    I always lubricate every screw, bolt, nut, and wire with a liberal amount of profanity.

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      You too? LOL It makes them hold better...at least that is what I tell myself...Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @jacksholkoff9859
    @jacksholkoff9859 Рік тому +1

    Great to see you back on line! Really enjoy the videos! Yours remain some of the best out there.

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      Hey I really appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!

  • @marytryon8314
    @marytryon8314 Рік тому +1

    So glad your radio survived-- and you!

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      Thank you very much. As you can imagine, I am glad to still be around as well. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @tdsmart5674
    @tdsmart5674 Рік тому +2

    Great video! Good to see you back in the saddle, again!

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому +2

      Hey, thanks! There are more videos coming out soon! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @Marine-72
    @Marine-72 3 місяці тому +1

    The 4Runner is a very good rig. I am planning on the Yeasu FTM300D 73's from Pennsylvania KC7PYT

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  2 місяці тому

      LOVE my T4R! I hear the 300 is a good radio, I have not had an oipportunity to play with one yet. Best of luck on your install! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @Thordmz
    @Thordmz 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice job and excellent antenna choice.

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  10 місяців тому +1

      I love it! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!

  • @tomwardell9113
    @tomwardell9113 8 місяців тому +1

    This is the way. Love the Mandolorian mythosaur emblem on the truck. Good, clean install. Thanks for sharing. 73, de KB5YUE

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  8 місяців тому

      LOL...caught that did ya? Glad you liked the install! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!!!

  • @BigPaws8185
    @BigPaws8185 Рік тому +1

    Brother Scott, great to see you back at it. I don't have a mobile radio yet, but I was inspired by this setup and have at least gone to HRO and order what I need to get my HT a serious upgrade for inside my truck. When the mobile comes along the antenna and the mount will be done.

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      That is awesome! As long as you plan the install for your vehicle and figure out where to run the wiring, it will al fall into place. Best of luck! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!

  • @larrynorris8775
    @larrynorris8775 Рік тому +1

    Good work Scott 🚙

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!

  • @mark12.31
    @mark12.31 Рік тому +2

    Nice job! The only thing I would change is I would have put the body of the radio under the front or back seat - out of sight, much cleaner in appearance, and out of the way. But that's just me. Glad you're back "mobiling" again after the accident!

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому +2

      I considered that, but with the heat we have here, I wanted to maximize the air flow going into the base through the fan and having it right under the dash like that in front of an A/C vent, seemed to make sense. Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

    • @mark12.31
      @mark12.31 Рік тому +1

      @@HR4NT Understood! Makes sense. I think you would still be OK (I am in Arkansas and have no issues) but I follow what you mean. Since heat rises, when operating you would probably have the a/c on helping to cool the air so I think you would be fine. But I do understand your train of thought for sure!

  • @hamradiopenpals
    @hamradiopenpals Рік тому +1

    Nice install bro!!

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @hamradiotube
    @hamradiotube Рік тому +1

    Good think you had APRS!

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      ROFL...I know how much you love and depend on APRS for your daily life activities...LOL Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @athomeinthewoods8057
    @athomeinthewoods8057 9 місяців тому +1

    g
    You had me at "Glock on Wheels"!

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  9 місяців тому

      LOL! Love it! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!

  • @jamesmichaelwoods2930
    @jamesmichaelwoods2930 Рік тому +1

    Fraternal Greeting - new to channel SMIB

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      Glad to have you on the channel! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!

  • @kyoshivp
    @kyoshivp Рік тому +1

    Glad to see you back, Scott! Hope you're healing well!
    I'm ridiculously impressed that the radio survived the roll-over! Granted this is probably vehicle specific, but in general, how hard is it to pop up/off the interior panels to run the antenna wire? I bought a '22 Bronco Sport earlier in the year where I've been wanting to install a radio.

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      I need to research popping panels on my truck before I try it. I just don't want to damage my new truck before I get a chance to enjoy it a bit...LOL. The one thing I will say is get one of those panel popping kits that has the assortment of tools to various panels for cars. That make s a big difference when trying to install or hide wires in your vehicle. As for the survival of my radio, I think it was based on how the accident finished out an how and where I had it all installed in my old truck. When I did this install, I probably should have cleaned off all the glass dust and so on. I have since wiped the entire unit down. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @jpb5385
    @jpb5385 Рік тому +2

    Nice!

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @3henry214
    @3henry214 Рік тому +2

    Great to see you back Scott! Question, if the edges of the hole that you ran your power wires through was so sharp that it cut you that bad, aren't you concerned about it cutting thought the insulation on the wires due to the movement/road vibration of the vehicle? 73 KN6VMK

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      It wasn't the hole in the firewall that was sharp. There is another thing under there that I brushed up against when pulling the wire through that shredded my finger. I am glad to be back! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!

  • @CrazyBossDK
    @CrazyBossDK Рік тому +1

    great work. I think its trouble to install radios in modern cars. I am not a HAM, going to be hopefully :) but got back to CB after 25 years break. I was wondering does you Radio there have automatic antenna tuner, cause did not see you checking SWR ? I installed my CB with a magnetic mount and the SWR was actually good. I recall 30 years ago when installing CB in my old car I had to adjust antenna and cable length to get SWR right. I also had the problem to get the RG58 cable in to the car, cause I feel the cable will get worn by the doors, so i did the same as you get it in from the back. But might go an try to find the same mount as you have there. The problem is my small Plugin Hybrid car, also generate a lot of QRM at 27Mhz. So dont know how much time and money i will invist in my project.

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      Hey thanks for commenting. The antenna I use is plug and play, so no tuning required. Most mobile VHF/UHF radios do not have a tuner. If you are building your own antenna then you would use an antenna analyzer to tune it to the frequency you want to operate on. But the majority if not all mobile antennas are pre tuned for you. I think the coax on that mount is RG-316 and much easier to navigate into your car. You might have to put a few chokes on the coax to block that RFI from your car. I hope this helps. Again, thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!

  • @brentjohnson6654
    @brentjohnson6654 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice job! I am about to order radios for the truck. All the best from north Texas. 73 de KI5HXM

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  10 місяців тому +1

      Good luck! Not sure you can find a 400XDR anymore since the came out with the newer model, but I love mine! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!

    • @brentjohnson6654
      @brentjohnson6654 10 місяців тому

      @@HR4NT thanks. I am interested in mobile VHF but seems to be highly costly. (The juice isn’t worth the squeeze) One radio or 2 in the VHF world that intrigue me is this one and the one that ties to the repeaters database - now that is interesting where I don’t have to get on the computer and program all the repeaters in. I am more drawn to mobile HF. Currently I have a Kenwood home radio I lug into the truck which works okay for portable but not mobile. This hobby is enjoyable but takes a while to pile up money for another thing I may or may not use. All the best!

  • @edwymer2226
    @edwymer2226 Рік тому +1

    I would have moved that sear back all the way for more room to work,

  • @ReedAB8AS
    @ReedAB8AS Рік тому +1

    Hey Scott great video.
    I have a 2022 4Runner and used same mount in that exact location for my antenna. Works great.
    Glad to see you are feeling good enough after the accident to be out installing the rig.
    I’m going to send you an email sometime this weekend.
    73
    Reed/AB8AS

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      That's awesome! I look forward to your email! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!

  • @kerryclark1926
    @kerryclark1926 2 місяці тому +1

    What kind of floor mats do you have?

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  2 місяці тому

      I have WeatherTech's and they are fantastic! Thanks for the coment and for watching. 73!

  • @chuckmartin6049
    @chuckmartin6049 Рік тому +1

    Scott what gauge wire did you use from your battery? Thanks

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому +1

      I believe it was 14 gauge to match what came with the radio wire attachment. Hope this helps. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @chrisp3193
    @chrisp3193 10 місяців тому +1

    What auxiliary did you put coming off the battery?

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  10 місяців тому

      It was from Amazon. Here is the link: amzn.to/3uOoF2W It works well and easy to install with your radio. I hope this helps. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @Pops_607
    @Pops_607 7 місяців тому +1

    Do you use fusion ? If so how do you like it?

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  7 місяців тому

      I was hoping to but no. There are no fusion repeaters near me, so I gave up on that for now. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!

  • @jameshardinki5wlt539
    @jameshardinki5wlt539 Рік тому +1

    Nice clean job my friend. I would like to show you my install in my f150 for your opinion.
    73s, KI5WLT

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      Please do! Email me through the website and you can attach some pics or just shoot a quick video and upload it to your UA-cam. I am always interested to see other variations of radio installs. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!

  • @michaelcallahan7592
    @michaelcallahan7592 Рік тому +1

    I have a funny story. I've been watching your videos for about a year or so know. I'm a general class operator. On of my coworkers said she had a video conference of someone she thought I'd enjoy. When she showed me the video I instantly recognized your voice and face and pulled up your UA-cam channel. It's a small world. Hopefully I'll get a radio around Christmas and can make contact
    With you. N5MJC. 73

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      That is interesting...what video conference was it? I am curious now...LOL I am glad to have you on the channel and glad you enjoy the videos! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

    • @michaelcallahan7592
      @michaelcallahan7592 Рік тому +1

      I think it was a one on one with my friend Melissa

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      @@michaelcallahan7592 yup...she just messaged me...lol. small world for sure!! 73!!

    • @michaelcallahan7592
      @michaelcallahan7592 Рік тому +1

      Indeed. I'll keep in touch love watching your videos. Stay safe out there on the roads

  • @richardwatsonjr.5067
    @richardwatsonjr.5067 Рік тому +1

    Hi Scott, good to see you're back. If you get bored, can you do an install in my 2014 Titan? 😂 Nice 4Runner! 73. WA3WAT

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому +1

      LOL...Take your time, plan it out and it should go in easily. Best of luck! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

    • @richardwatsonjr.5067
      @richardwatsonjr.5067 Рік тому +1

      @@HR4NT It's a future project. I do want to install the FTM??? with Fusion capability.

  • @Screamingtut
    @Screamingtut Рік тому +2

    nice job Scott how you guys doing with all those fires down there? de N6KV

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      Thank you very much! Th only fires I know of locally are a few grass fires and they were kept under control. I haven't experienced anything local to me that affected my day. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

  • @edwymer2226
    @edwymer2226 Рік тому +1

    I would have moved that sear back all the way for more room to work,

    • @HR4NT
      @HR4NT  Рік тому

      Probably should have...LOL Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!