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I performed a bit of surgery on a RJ45 double adapter ( RJ45 CAT 5 6 LAN Ethernet Splitter Connector Double Adapter Dual 2 Port | eBay ) and fixed it to the bracket with same double sided tape. Has work without issue for 3.5 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by l00kin4
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.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment...1&d=1444687877
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment...1&d=1444687877
This will give me a good base to attach the socket which is easily removable later...
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment...1&d=1444688169
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...
And yet my Mic clip has been 3M taped to my console for 4 years :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by l00kin4
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.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment...1&d=1445466379
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment...1&d=1445466379
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.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...016/01/160.jpg
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.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...2016/09/14.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...2016/02/27.jpg
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.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...016/01/161.jpg
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.
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)Quote:
Originally Posted by VK3GJM
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Originally Posted by LRD414
Nice Scott. Liking your idea here of using the cup holder I installed the RJ45 microphone socket as per below. I must confess the drilling, cutting and filing is not my finest work but happy with the position of the socket and the drip tray underneath stays in place. If I was doing it again (and I might just to make it a bit tidier - depends how much another cup holder will cost!) I'd probably try to mount the socket so it is positioned at a ~45 degree angle through the side of the cup holder - this would take more careful cutting and gluing probably.
The connector I used:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
The end result:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment...1&d=1456696955
Haven't shown the slot cut in the cup holder below the socket to accommodate the RJ45 plug because it is a bit untidy but because of the position of it, you really don't see it from anywhere you'd normally be in the car.
David