Kenwood D700 in a Jeep Wrangler TJ

[KC0NNT]

I just thought I would post up how I installed my radio and GPS for use with APRS. Automatic Postition Reporting System. Its a Ham radio geek thing that sends out your location to a series of radio towers and displays it on a map on a web site in real time. </Non-geek speak> If I don't make it back from a wheelin trip, the rescue team will be able to see my last location.

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[AD7AS]

Nice install, but how you going to keep the base unit form getting on your next river crossing. ;)

[KA5IVR]

I've got my D700 mounted in the same spot. I believe I saw your post somewhere before, which gave me the idea. A lot easier to mount it there than behind the am/fm radio. I think it get more Air Circulation too under the steering wheel.
Thanks KC0NNT!

I thought about high water, but if that much water gets in my Jeep, I will have a lot more problems than a wet radio.

[KC0NNT]

I thought about high water, but if that much water gets in my Jeep, I will have a lot more problems than a wet radio.

LOL, very true.

Leonard, ha ha, you are very funny. I would've been fine if I had the sense to put my doors on. :mad:

[K7VZ]

I have my radios installed under the driver's seat. Much worse location for deep water crossings than where you have it.

[AD7AS]

Doors are kind of like a rain jacket. You never realize you need them until after you are wet. ;)

[N1HX]

Gonna have to try my 700 in that spot. I currently have it wedged between the passenger seat and middle consol. Great idea for a mount! Paul

[K7VZ]

Promoted to Article on home page.

[W7JLH]

What kind of antenna are you using?

[KC0NNT]

What kind of antenna are you using?

I use a Diamond dual-bander. Works good and stands up to tree branches well.