[WATCH]: N4LS/M mobile ham radio installation - Kenwood TS480 and TM-D710A

Purpose: how I installed my radios in my Toyota FJ Cruiser. I hope this helps you install your radios...I am not a technical expert, just an ham operator since 1978. Mobile ham radio is a lot of fun and essential for emergency ops and for some, the only way to conduct ham radio due to antenna restrictions. I have used all types of antennas including several expensive brands of screwdriver antennas. I settled on the $30 hamsticks since they perform just as well on 10-20m, they are easy to install and tune, and if you hit a tree, they are cheap to replace. I've had the best luck by parking next to salt water...awesome ground plane. I have lots of ground straps throughout the vehicle to mitigate engine noise. However, you can't complete

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