Thread: ICom IC-450N installation plan

I threaded my cable the same way as Scott described using an extra large cable tie.
The connector I used is actually a Female-Female - this one: RJ45 Panel Mount Cat 5 Or Cat 6 Ethernet Cable Sockets Adapter [007591] | eBay

That allows you to use a standard Male-Male cable
David

Originally Posted by Russrobe

Not sure where you found those RJ45 mounts Scott but the only one I can find is this

Russ, this is one advantage of the GME UHFs. The unit comes supplied with an RJ45 extension cable and female/female connector in the box.

The one David used is better for a vertical alignment of the connector and mine is better for a horizontal alignment.

The vertical one is a bit easier for mic cord connection into the connector.
The horizontal one is more hidden and less likely to get anything in the connector itself (food/drink/sand/etc).
The horizontal one needs some jiggling during reinstallation of cupholder.

Cheers,
Scott

Originally Posted by LRD414

Russ, this is one advantage of the GME UHFs. The unit comes supplied with an RJ45 extension cable and female/female connector in the box.

The one David used is better for a vertical alignment of the connector and mine is better for a horizontal alignment.

The vertical one is a bit easier for mic cord connection into the connector.
The horizontal one is more hidden and less likely to get anything in the connector itself (food/drink/sand/etc).
The horizontal one needs some jiggling during reinstallation of cupholder.

Cheers,
Scott

Spot on. One note though. The ICom comes with a 2.5m Male-Female microphone extension cable.
Regarding the potential ingress of foreign matter, I added one of these dust plugs to cover the socket when I don't have the microphone plugged in: Ethernet Hub Port RJ45 Anti Dust Cover Cap Protector Plug 10Pcs Black WS | eBay
David

Originally Posted by l00kin4

Regarding the potential ingress of foreign matter, I added one of these dust plugs to cover the socket when I don't have the microphone plugged in:
Ethernet Hub Port RJ45 Anti Dust Cover Cap Protector Plug 10Pcs Black WS | eBay

Good idea, just purchased same.

Scott

I ended up with a Uniden which came with the same adapter but at 2m long, it finished just behind the passenger seat as I've mounted it in the rear for ease of wiring power from traxide and aerial to roof..

Originally Posted by Russrobe

I ended up with a Uniden which came with the same adapter but at 2m long, it finished just behind the passenger seat as I've mounted it in the rear for ease of wiring power from traxide and aerial to roof..

Mine is mounted in the rear too (where rear air con unit would normally fit) for the same reasons. I used a 5m Male-Male cable run through the sill and under the seat to minimise the number of joins in the cable.
David

Slightly different.



Just need to chase down some black screws now.

Hi Russ
Good spot for the connector. I think in mine there was a locating plastic stake in that front space?
If you PM me your address I'll post you some black screws
Assuming you used the same connector as me IIRC it's a weird #4 gauge or something like that- took me a while to find. I had to order a pack lot so have spares.
David