VHF Radio Placement

[SkydiverBC]

I am planning on installing a VHF radio in the bottom half of my stereo opening. Where else would be a good place to install a radio? Does anyone see any potential problems with this installation? I would install a single DIN stereo above the VHF.

[plumb bob]

That seems to be the prefered location, the only problems I can forsee,are the depth/length of the unit including the antenna plug.

[gordon b]

I fitted an Icom dual bander in that place. You can get nice little speakers that fit in place of the ashtray.
I glued (silicon sealant) bits of wood inside the trim and used that to fix right-angle brackets for mounting the radio. Works a treat. Mic sits nicely in the centre console tray on the floor.

Gordon
G7KNS

[gordon b]

Sorry, should have also said, fix both radios to the trim before fixing it in place. It will all fit quite easily.

[SkydiverBC]

Any chance you could take a picture so I understand what you mean? I like the idea, but a pic would help me install it properly.

Thanks

[gordon b]

Picture at http://www.drytecltd.com/gmb/P1000368.JPG. (case sensitive) Sorry about the long link but Tinyurl doesn't seem to be working for me. Hope it helps.

Gordon