WSGJ850 Posted February 2 Report Posted February 2 This is a rapidly growing hobby and it's always interesting to see other's setup's. Show off your stuff and discuss your plans and dreams for your radio empire.
WSGJ850 Posted February 2 Author Report Posted February 2 I just installed a dual band Alinco DR-735T, in the Ford Police Interceptor. I used a Bulletpoint mounting system, which greatly speed up the install. On the roof, I installed a small 3" stubby antenna. I was able to hit our local repeater with a strong signal, about 35 miles away. Quite a lengthy install. Took the headliner down and dismantled the center console to run wires. Not my first install, by any means, but still quite a process to get it to the factory look. SteveShannon 1
SteveShannon Posted February 3 Report Posted February 3 Yeah, when the temperature gets higher I hope to do my truck and 4Runner but the headliner is the thing that intimidates me. I haven’t done that before.
WSGJ850 Posted February 4 Author Report Posted February 4 This was my first headliner. I found a guy on youtube who "de-policify's" (his term) interceptors. I've spoken with him on the phone and that really boosted my confidence. I used to install radios, C.B.'s, etc, back in the 70's and 80's, and it was a totally different animal back then. Now, the headliner is one piece and solid, instead of a glued on fabric. Just had to remove the pillar coverings, which are snapped in, and the whole thing just fell down! Easy peasy. SteveShannon 1
SteveShannon Posted February 4 Report Posted February 4 36 minutes ago, WSGJ850 said: This was my first headliner. I found a guy on youtube who "de-policify's" (his term) interceptors. I've spoken with him on the phone and that really boosted my confidence. I used to install radios, C.B.'s, etc, back in the 70's and 80's, and it was a totally different animal back then. Now, the headliner is one piece and solid, instead of a glued on fabric. Just had to remove the pillar coverings, which are snapped in, and the whole thing just fell down! Easy peasy. Thanks, that gives me a little confidence.
WSGJ850 Posted February 4 Author Report Posted February 4 40 minutes ago, SteveShannon said: Thanks, that gives me a little confidence. Ya know, we're not that far apart. If you're planning on doing this in the spring or summer, I wouldn't mind taking a ride over and giving you a hand. SteveShannon 1
SteveShannon Posted February 4 Report Posted February 4 5 minutes ago, WSGJ850 said: Ya know, we're not that far apart. If you're planning on doing this in the spring or summer, I wouldn't mind taking a ride over and giving you a hand. Well, 120 miles each way or so is a little far, but I truly appreciate your offer. I might even take you up on it! Thanks!
WSGJ850 Posted February 4 Author Report Posted February 4 7 minutes ago, SteveShannon said: Well, 120 miles each way or so is a little far, but I truly appreciate your offer. I might even take you up on it! Thanks! That's not far, at all. Not on the bike SteveShannon 1
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