Thread: ICom IC-450N installation plan

A quick update - I pulled the lower console off yesterday to look for a position for my clip to mount the mic socket.


Hoping to slide this money clip in to a spot where I can then use it to attach the RJ45 socket. Very few places to slide it in due to the shape of the mouldings but did eventually find that it fitted nicely in this position. No lateral movement and once the console is repositioned over the top of it, it is very snug. Out of the way of the seat and my leg and puts the mic cable in a good position in relation to the hanger clip above. I'll post a photo once I've fixed it.








This will give me a good base to attach the socket which is easily removable later...





Was thinking to use this press stud for a bit of strain relief (as it will rotate) by epoxying each half - one to the clip, one to the connector. I could just glue the connector to the clip of course. Still pondering the fixing of this - open to suggestions...


I also cut the right half of the 'face plate' of the ProClip off to keep it away from my leg - it is still wide enough to mount the mic clip. I'll post a photo of this later.


David

Why not just use double sided tape to mount the mic connector to the trim and be done with it?

Numerous reports here that it doesn't stay stuck...

Originally Posted by l00kin4

Numerous reports here that it doesn't stay stuck...

And yet my Mic clip has been 3M taped to my console for 4 years

I cut the 'face' of the clip in half for the mic clip and tried the press stud but it just doesn't have a strong enough hold to stay on when the cable twists.


Just going to glue (or tape or maybe Velcro) an RJ45 connector to it, put a bit of braided sleeve over the last part of the cable running beside the seat and call it done.

I've recently upgraded my UHF to one with all controls on the mic and have posted more details here (post #76): Upgraded UHF

I mounted the unit under the front passenger seat like many others. I made a bracket to mount to the empty bracket already under there.

Looking backwards from passenger footwell

The GME TX3350 comes with a double-sided Cat6 connector for the connection of the handpiece to the main unit similar to the other units mentioned.
After a lot of thought about options, I decided to locate it in the cupholder between the two cup positions.




This required a hole to be cut into the cupholder, which may not be for everyone. My reasoning is:
- it gives a very neat and hidden finish.
- the mic cable is perfectly located for use by both navigator and driver with minimum cable stretch.
- the cupholder is an easily replacable item if required later.

For the handpiece I'm using the supplied bracket and have mounted it using 3M Command Strip, which is similar to Velcro but stronger.
It has a strong self-adhesive tape backing but is removable without leaving residue by pulling the tabs.


The handpiece will live in a small bag in the centre console storage box when not in use. Very happy with the result.

Regards,
Scott

Looking the goods Scott, I think a great upgrade from your previous setup and you've given me some good ideas for my handset location.

I've just started my install. I also used the passenger side empty bracket though went for a more low-tech setup. Basically I've bent down one of the tabs and using one of the bolts have attached the provided icom bracket (with a small piece of double-sided tape). Aside from cutting off a few threads of the bolt to stop it fouling it was about as easy an install as you can get and very easy to add/remove.

I'm going for the roof gutter mount antenna (drivers side), but don't have any pics of that yet, also very straightforward using the antenna recommended to me by Prestige Comms which has a right angle fitting

ZCG UHF CB GRN480 Flexi 4dbi Mobile Antenna with cable

Will add some photos of that soon.

Originally Posted by VK3GJM

Hi All,


For those who may be interested. I like making brackets and solutions that retains all the original set-up ( 2 small 2mm holes in ash tray base mount that is hiding once the ash tray is re-installed.


I wanted to mount my CB head where I could see the display and use the controls, and find a safe place to store the mic and cord. My set-up allows access to all controls as is.

I like the set up you have there mate! Very good use of space including the HF, and very functional. Will be installing a Barrett over the next week or 2 so looking at some ideas (in a 110 though)