Recently I purchased a new to me 2014 Subaru Outback. After years and years of being second or even third in line for the nice auto, it was finally my chance. This meant I was also able to put a radio back in the car. Watch more for how I installed an Yaesu FTM-400XDR mobile radio in my 2014 Subaru Outback.
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great installation, doesn't it need an additional ground wire between the door antenna and the body?
Yo Michael! Have a great thanksgiving! 73 W8XDX
excellent video
Thank you for the video. I just picked up a 2015 Forester and doesn't look like Panavise makes this bracket for my vehicle. Lookomg for alternatives. N0MTN
I'm curious why you didn't bond the negative to the frame?
It's so difficult finding clear information on ham radio. Is the ideal goal to have a 1/1-wavelength radio? And the smaller you get, the worse it will work? I read a lot about 1/4, 1/2, and 5/8 wavelength antennas, but no explanation.
Excellent video, Michael. KO4YFL here. One thing I didn't catch was the length of coax needed. Was the 13.5'l long enough? or did you need to add some? I am thinking of a similar install on my Rav4 hybrid and it seems at first glance that would not be long enough.
Great insight, thank you!
Would you please put a link to the mic extender parts? Thank you.
why would you need a fuse on the ground side?
I’m here again. I was looking up some NMO mounts and I like the Comet dual band. It has the fold over mount which is manual. Some have mentioned that the sheet metal on the roof gets fatigued from these mounts. What do you say, wise one? I have located the point on the roof I would drill a hole for the NMO mount, but when I saw the fatigue experience from another comet antenna I got nervous. Thanks for any clarification/experience you can share on this. All the best, 73 de KI5HXM
Well done! Thanks for sharing. Cheers* K4PMO
Searched several vids before finding yours. To the point and useful while still including product links, but without being a commercial for merch. Thanks.
Thanks Michael .. I've been searching for mobile installation tips and your video is very helpful. I have the Subaru Forester with similar hatch back .. I like how you mounted the antennae. I also like the idea of placing the radio on a board to slide under the seat .. simplifies things plus makes it easy to remove if I want it to double as a base station. Thanks again.
Very nice installation!
Greetings. I realize this video has been up a while, but I have a question and hope you see this and can answer. I'm planning to install a Yeasu FTM-300DR in my Jeep Wrangler and am using the exact antenna and mount you used in this video. My question is, did you ground the K400S to the lip of your lift gate, or did you just attach it without grounding? After I ordered this antenna, I noticed on Comit's Website that this antenna is ground independent. I just assumed, before I noticed it was ground independent, that the base should be grounded. Would it matter much either way? Grounded or not grounded? Thank you..
Thanks for the video. I looked up your mount from panavice and it was no longer available. I did some searching around and found one that might work. I have also looked at the Lido mounts for radios. I like the firm mount behind the trim you did, but the Lido has options for more radios. Of course I could be creative. This is going in my first ever brand new truck (GMC Sierrra SLT 1500 2021 model). I have always purchased used vehicles for me so this is like yours, new truck, with new gear. Thanks again for your video. All the best, 73, de KI5HXM
Another airbag to be cautious of:
Some newer cars have airbags at knee level in the footwell. I’ve seen some radios mounted on a arm coming up from the passenger or driver’s side footwell. If an airbag is equipped there then that isn’t a very good spot to mount.
mount the speaker on the left doorpost
Thanks for the video. I bought a good 2011 Outback and was thinking about install this morning. FWIW, In my Legacy I used the single DIN "cup", which is above the radio, to mount the control head. You can do a no-holes mount by putting a small piece of wood attached to the top of the cup (out of view) and then attach the control head to it. Yes, you do lose the convenient cubby hole though.
Thanks for all the helpful info. I just purchased the panavise mount and have the Yaesu ftm400 on order. My question is Did that 5mm bolt that you used come with the Yaesu and if not where can I find one?
I like that you addressed the safety concerns of the radio head. I'm not sure many people think about that. Also, love the way you snaked the antenna through the back door supports. Thanks! I just got my FT400XDR this week. I intend to use it more as a portable, by using it in multiple cars, out of my garage and on the back patio. Need to really think how I'm gonna do this without just placing it in the seat next to me.