Icom ID 5100 Installation into 2015 Jeep Wrangler - Ham Radio - UHF/VHF - Comms
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2018
- In this video, I show my installation of an Icom ID-5100A into my 2015 Jeep Wrangler.
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Here are the links to the components used for the install:
Radio: amzn.to/2lKGEjK
Antenna: amzn.to/2MDa2Ur
Coax: amzn.to/2Kld2Il
NOTE: This came with an SMA connector which I had to change, but I needed to cut it off anyway to run the cable. This won't fit directly without an adapter or connector change.
Fishing magnets: amzn.to/2IHnC74
Cat 6 Extension cable: amzn.to/2IL9728
8 Gauge Wire: amzn.to/2MFRXVZ
Rubber sheet for ant mount: amzn.to/2tSP0JK
Wire harness tape: amzn.to/2tJLr9m
30 Amp Circuit Breaker: amzn.to/2NdmR97
Here's the antenna mount:
www.ruggedradios.com/index.ph...
Here's my video on the test fit of the antenna mount and rubber backing: • Rugged Radios Jeep JK ... - Авто та транспорт
I've been running an ID-5100 in a JKU for almost 2 years. Larsen NMO 2/70 antenna, Accessories Unlimited AUJ1 fender mount, and LMR-240 Coax (yeah the .1dB difference in loss vs RG-8 was that important to me lol). It's an absolutely awesome mobile rig.
One thing, though: the "don't run your *DC* power parallel to your coax" statement is incorrect information that is passed down from generation to generation. Just like the truck stop wisdom of "your CB coax needs to be exactly 18 feet long." It is perfectly acceptable run *DC* power parallel to coax.
Nice installation! I would have never thought of mounting with magnets, but that's a neat idea.
I have the same one in my Wrangler. Love it.
Great video, Chris. I want to see more Comms vids!
Very nicely done on this install, looks very clean, Love it. Plan on doing the same to my Jeep my friend. thanks for the detailed video and I look forward to seeing more from your channel, subbed you and clicked the bell. thanks again and keep up the great work .
Dale
Thank you for the awesome video! Very detailed and informative. #IcomEverywhere
Ray? Is that you?
Great video! I didn’t see in here but where do we ground our mobile radios on a Jeep? I have my Kenwood grounded to the negative battery post with the inline fuse in place. I was doing some reading and there are different opinions out there about whether we should ground to the battery or to the chassis. What do you think?
I really like the fishing magenets idea, is that still working out for you?
Yes sir, if you have time, would love to see some more videos with this radio and set up, I plan on putting the same one in my Jeep, I passed my tech class a week ago last monday, studying for the general exam while I wait on my FCC Call sign. :)
It's great in the Jeep. Only downside is the speaker. If you mount the body remotely or under the seat, you won't be able to hear it above 45MPH.
Very nice!
I just installed this same radio in my Rubicon too. What model 67D mount are you using? That's the only part I haven't got yet.
Nice install. Still happy with the radio?
You could loosen those set screws and adjust the length a bit. I have the same antenna in a Comet, and it's tunable to a certain degree.
Nice!
Did I miss your link for the magnets? Thanks.
good job nice video 73 good luck
What is the orange padding on the roll cage? Thanks
Nice radio and install. 73
you are going to do the mars mod to speak to the people on RR radios frs 73s
Amazing at how well you explain everything! You should be a teacher! Haha!
Ha. I love teaching...I used to do technical instruction. Maybe that's why I like making UA-cam video. 😄
o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ] That explains a lot! Love your work! Thank You!
Thank you!
Nice!!!....Getting ready to put radio in my JK.................73's KD9JHK
I love your "Jeep Jeep" decal. Where could I get one? Thanks for your great videos !
Jim stickylee.com/ is where I got mine. Their website appears broken....so you can probably contact them and share the video or a screenshot to tell them what you want.
Excuse me, where did you buy the plastic cover on the engine room of your car?
Very helpful video. Where did you get the head unit plate and magnets to attach to the 67 Designs?
Looks like that's the MBA-2 Remote Head Mounting Bracket, by Icom.
Great vid. Very helpful. When you ran the antenna wire from the engine area thru the firewall, where did the wire come out in the driver side? Did you have to pull carpet up? Or take some plastic panels off to see the wire come thru the firewall?
There is a rubber grommet in the firewall above and to the outside of the brake pedal area. If you shove your head under there you can find it. I did pull off the side kick panel. I already have no carpet.
Awesome setup, my only concern is the future of exposed water to rust from the bare metal on your antennae mount bracket do you foresee that being as issue?. Once again awesome setup. Thanks
B McD that's why I was careful to only sand the parts that were covered. There are no exposed bare metal sections. I was considering putting some sealant around the edges of the bolts and the bottom of the bracket....but I wanted to make sure everything was good first.
You're good. Under 2 swr with your setup is good. Not worth trimming the antenna. And you may want to use caution about blocking the fan. That base module for the 5100 gets hot when you start transmitting. Your tool roll covered some of the exhaust fan when you put it up in there... be careful as it will shutdown due to heat.
Put a downward facing cable tie around the antenna cable at the antenna port of the trx and and any water running along the antenna cable will drip down.
After 2 years have you noticed any touchscreen degradation after storing the head unit in a hot vehicle during the summertime?
at that distance you could use a dummy load and he would hear you. LOL.
Kirk Armstrong He could hear me without the radio. Were you hoping for a range test? Hahaha. I just enjoy the "first transmission" on a new radio
... so thought I'd share with you!
o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ] I know you were just letting us know how the audio was. was just joking with you.
Kirk Armstrong you weren't wrong hahaha
Where do you put your antenna?
Always nice to see a proper wiring/ham radio install! Good Job! KK6JYX
Great video. I did a very similar install using the same mount on the passenger side, with a Diamond NR73B antenna, and a yaesu FT-7900. But my SWR isn't as low. 444.000 @ 1.2 and 144.000 @ just under 2.
Flonisha Merritt CHRIS????? LOL
It could be a couple things, could be a coaxial issue (not exactly 50 ohms) could be an interference issue with the center load and “A” pillar creating an inductive or capacitive load...and a few other unlikely things... while ~1.9:1 SWR isn’t ideal....the losses are still only a couple of percent and in real life situations, you would probably never see an appreciable difference in performance between 1.9:1 and 1:5:1 SWR....hooking it up to an antenna analyzer would tell a bit more information also...as long as there isn’t excess heat that the unit and fan (if equipped) cannot handle, you should be OK also to be considered is that antenna is 2 5/8L on 440 which makes for a lot of gain but requires loading to bring down to 50ohms...could be the antenna needs a little tuning which Diamond doesn’t seem to provide much information on...
Chris Hale ...well as long as my radio dosen't blow up on me...lol. thanks for the feedback.
thanks very much terrific video the awesome thanks for you and your friend 73 from kb2uew
One more thing: it is a common mistake to look only at SWR and think you have a great install. If you only check the SWR for the antenna in that location, you are missing half of the equation. You also need to look at the *reactance* ("X" on a proper antenna analyzer) as well. Your antenna placement is very close to the A-pillar and will experience reactance. The net result is that your antenna will not be ideally resonant within the 2m/40cm bands despite showing decent SWR; it will be ideally resonant below the bands, and impact your performance.
I know this because I went through the same exercise when installing my UHF/VHF antenna in a similar location (actually further from the a-pillar).
God bless you for owning a Jeep, i bought one brand new in 2016 poured 30k into it in lift and tires bumpers body panels lights etc. Loved the way it looked, hated the way it drove. Great utility vehicle bad daily driver. The most under powered 4x4 on the planet. Bought a diesel pickup and chouldn't be happier. Anyway, to each his own, love the radio, I own the same one and I love how easy it helps you navigate digital. awesome video.
Do you have a separate external speaker for your CB?
MancelonaMan same speaker. I'll be using a y connection to have them both share the speaker
Beautiful install except the antenna is not above the roof.. but otherwise great job! 73
Just got mine installed in my Jeep. Question is, which mount did you use to attach the head to the 67 designs arm? I'm using their universal device holder for the moment, but I want that for my phone and I'd prefer to use the magnetic mount that comes with the radio like you did. 73 de W0EUC
CPO, I would also like to know what 67 design mount you used for the magnetic plate. Thanks
It's the JK mount.
@@o3djeeps You should link to it in your notes.
@@o3djeeps Do you have a link for the mount? I understand the arm and the clamp. But what mount do magnets attract to? If you have some links for these items I would appreciate it.
@@miketynion The metal plate is the ICOM MBA5 (www.gigaparts.com/icom-mba-5.html). I have no idea what size magnets those are or how the metal plat attaches to the 67D arm (but would love to know!).
Did you say you call sign is N7CPO? I happen to look you up in the FCC uls it show that call sign expired in 2011 maybe I got the call sign wrong? 73 AC5XJ
You looked up the original not the vanity, he's had it since '14.
What's the reason for using a vhf/uhf instead of a CB radio?
I'll explain in an upcoming video
Ok
Helpful,thanks. KC1HHG
I'm sure you know by now, but the ICOM's don't transmit on FRS/GMRS without opening it up and modifying the board. That's the #1 reason Jeep owners want them. Correct me if I'm wrong here. So you might want to mention that.
EDIT: Looks like you explained it in the next video. Probably should have mentioned it here that it's ILLEGAL and will not transmit on GMRS/FRS legally, for other Jeep owners.
WRFP871
you are going to have hell of a time removing that stuff if you ever want to bed line your Jeep!
Thanks for the vid. You may want to clean up your rig. All the trail dirt, empty bottles and junk distracts from the content. KJ7FIQ
Excuse me, where did you buy the plastic cover on the engine room of your car?