Lido Radio L-Max Mount | Mobile HF Ham Radio Installation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ต.ค. 2024
- Installing the L-Max Mount from Lido Radio. Great suppliers of all kinds of mounting options for Mobil Ham Radio. Anything from HT's, VHF/UHF mobile radios, as well as HF. They've got you covered.
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The reason the mount clip to the seat didn't fit is because it's meant to go under the seat slider mount. Then the mount will be rigid and not bounce around when you or passenger bump it. But make it work and good radio! What I have is similar but its an amazon version for my Icom with an MB-63 from Taiwan that I had to order separate. I also had to use a grinder to make the mic actually fit onto the mic hanger so I know the struggle is real! I'd like to see a video on your ATU box config. That looks interesting. I have an N7DXX ATU-500 and it is difficult to use because there is no head unit with those. The box is big and fits barely next to the radio head mount vertically. I'd like to upgrade that system due to only being able to tune it manually pressing the tune button. I'm using an Icom 706mkiig which does have the tuner capability built in. But connecting it to control an N7DXX ATU is not possible.
Thanks for the review, I ordered this today for my Jeep Wrangler and my FTM300D, I can't wait to get this setup.
Right on!
The Lido's I use for my ftm400 heads are smooth as well, while the head has the little serrations in them, just like the 891. I'm using the exact same mounts for the ftn400's and my 891.
I haven't had any issues with the head's loosening up, just snug the screws up really good but don't over tighten.
About the only thing we can do is, get a little bit longer screw and use a lock washer with it.
If you're worried about the radio rotating you could install 2 small L brackets under the radio and let it rest on them. Great install
That’s a good idea. Jim emailed me and said he had something that might help mount it better he’s going to send me. I’ve already been changing things around and will be doing updates on my mobile setup as I make improvements.
at 9:00 you can fix that easy twist loosening by putting a rubber washer(o ring , garden hose washer etc) between the control head and the mount . been making mounts basically like these for years for myself .
We bought our Lil tarheel 2 a couple years ago off a fellow ham and did an extensive search for a radio mounting system when we ran across the Lido mounts. I have a Saturn Vue as my mobile ham shack and never use the radio so the CD mount was perfect for me. The radio and tuner is in the hatch with extra long extension cables run through, and if we want to set outside and run out of the hatch back it's simple enough to move the head unit back to the radio and enjoy the weather. And with having one day off a week in the warmer months this set-up makes it so nice to just pick up and go for a day of fun and relaxation.
Catch you on the air waves, 73 de W8MJL & K8MKL
on your head unit,,put a small bolt under the head on each side to keep head from spinning. Dont have to be big bolts,just long enough for the head to rest on the bolts on each side for support
By far the most comprehensive and versatile selection of mobile radio mounts available - love my IC7000 mount. Good video Mike
"If I ever get one of those". Best remark on the video . . .
Great video Mike - I am currently putting one of these in my new truck and running an IC7000 and a FTM 400 on the same plate. A safety warning however - make sure that you don't install this in front of any potential air bag trajectory - if the airbag shoves the radios into your passenger's face that would be a bad day. PS I don't think you did this - but I am having to be very careful with my set up to avoid this problem.
I’m using my 891 on a lido cup holder mount with the same kind of plate and a singular screw. I think I’ve tightened that screw once in a year and the only reason I had to was because my wife drove my car and accidentally bumped the radio face with a bag. Good video Mike!
Nice to know. I've not had any issues with it so far so we'll see how she goes.
Same here. I've only had to straighten the head of my ftm400 once or twice as I've bumped it in the semi. Otherwise its been solid. Great mounts for the $$. The $17 mounts have been exactly what I've needed. I'm using 4 and have 3 extra's as spares :)
"Who uses CDs anymore?!?"
I feel personally attacked!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
You're the one! Holy crap we've found the last person who uses CD's!! I remember driving around with my friends in High School with the big CD books we had to carry around with us to have variety. Now we can just use our phone. It's great!
If I had a dollar every time I said "Need to tidy up these wires" ha... Really liked the review! Thanks
Lol! I actually did it this time.
When in doubt, Angle Grinder... You might get some of that 3M thin foam tape to give you some friction behind the head unit so it doesn't spin.
Exactly. I'm not having any issues with it yet. I don't think I'd want anything with an adhesive on it either. I see it melting in the TX heat and just creating a mess.
Looks like a great mount, well built and out of the way. Thanks Mike!
Add a piece of mounting tape to the back of the 891 head and that will stop the spin when the screw loosens
I've got two LIDO mounts. One for the radio face, the other to guarantee that my cell phone will be exactly where I left it if there's a crash. The mounts block a useless part of my center console. Damned best way to mount anything the the car.
That is a nice mount. I'm a firm believer of having the radio up high, so you don't have to take your eyes off the road if you need to glance at the radio while moving.
It's awesome. Def a nice upgrade from the cup mount. I feel a lot safer with my eyes on the road.
Dig the shirt man, I don't know if other's noticed. I miss Chris Farley, he was a great comedian. Great video man.
One of the best. My whole inspiration for wanting to live in a van down by the river.
hey Mike Jaison Another terrific video you numero uno 73 from kb2uew
Lol Thanks Josh.
Putting mine in today for a Yaesu FTM-300D. Stupid question, but did you consider putting a couple screws in the holes right below the bottom of the faceplate to stop it from tilting? Thanks for the video it was very helpful!!!
Nice install. I put mine under the seat rail but with your mod it will not twist. Cool.
I have the Lido mount that you bend and shape. When I first saw this on your first interview video I thought for $85-$90 I am going to get this. If I do I am going to build my own mounting plate like Ram mounts uses that is more substantial than the little fork adapter that seems to be the weak point in your build. Thanks for sharing.
The mounting plate is anything but weak. It is stupid strong. It's gotta be hardened steel cuz it took way longer than it should have to grind it down.
An interesting mount!
Do you have a video on how to make an extension cable for a remote panel?
Nope. I didn't make the cable.
A little velcro behind the control head would help stabilize it. Or a thin piece of high density foam.
a small alum angel under the 891 control head will keep it from turning. also might try a couple pieces of duct tape on the mount then put the head on.
Nice install.
Little bit is two sided tape should be enough to stabilize the head unit. Nice setup.
You and Jason need to come to the East Side Amature Radio Service Ham Fest on May 6th and 7th in Baytown TX
Sounds like fun. I just may do that.
I just realized the head or face of the ft 891 can be removed. I have looked all over you tube nothing on the ft 891. Not even in the reviews of the radio. I know thats not what this video is about. But I love that mounting arm gonna get one.
Hi Mike-Try a small piece of rubber like from a bike innertube between the FT-891 control head and the metal bracket to keep it from turning. Nice show! Don
Very impressive. Well made equipment.
Took me a while to notice, but….. noice shirt.
To stop the radio head from spinning put a nut and bolt in the open hole.s @ the bottom of the Radiohead. One on the left one on the right. Just pick A bolt that will fit through the hole. Does not matter if the bolt head or the nut faces forward. Hope this helps 73. K1jiw
If you haven’t found a solution to the single point of contact on your radio mount, try a bit of adhesive backed Velcro on the mount and the radio
inorder to keep the head unit from twisting. add a long nut and bolt to the bracket under the lower right corner to support the head unit.
Maybe some double sided tape as a cushion between head and mounting plate.
Angle grinder. The K8MRD multi-tool. 😀
It's the only tool you need
Is there room to mount the TYT underneath the 891? Great looking install otherwise!
Maybe?? I wouldn't though. I like it where it is. Plus I riveted the mic holder to the dash. That's not coming off.
Hi Mike, now that you have used this for a while how are you finding the vibration when driving?
It's not an issue at all. I'm super happy with this. I'm not going to say it doesn't move at all but its not an issue in any way shape or form.
Use a rubber washer behind the radio head to keep it from moving.
You do an excellent job of putting things together looking forward to more of your videos in the future! 73 KC9QVE Kokomo,IN
Thank you very much!
Would be nice to see a second shim to make both sides the same. Prevents any binding of the seat rails especially for manual seats.
Add a couple pieces of double sided sticky tape to the back of the radio faceplate to keep it from rotating.
Thanks, now I have a Boz Skaggs song in my head for the day 🤣
2 people have said that and I have no idea what that means.
@@hamradiotube I know you are a musician, I forgot you're a young musician!
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@@dougdaniels HA! I totally know that song! Had no idea that was Boz Skaggs.
@@hamradiotube Serious party song from college (yeah, I'm that old!)
That’s a great looking mount Mike and for safety wise it looks like it’s at I level too.
WD5ENH
Steve
It's absolutely perfect. I love it.
Hey Mike. I have the same make/model car, just a different year (2017). How did you end up passing the power cable through the firewall to the battery? I haven’t tackled that yet for my IC-2730… Been waiting for nicer weather up here. Thanks! Mike, N7CCD
I didn't. It's impossible. There is no room that I can find. I have been using a cigarette lighter plug forever. I cut off whatever it was attached to and put power poles on it. I also replaced the 5amp fuse in it with a 15amp. Not ideal but it works.
@@hamradiotube Lol. That’s pretty small wire to push 50W through. I’ve been running my 2730 on the cigarette lighter plug also, but keeping the power at medium or low to keep from blowing the fuse… Here soon I’ll explore and will let you know if I find a secret path. Thanks again!
I thought you were supposed to use the actual SEAT bolt?Not the sliding rail bolt. Seems it would be more secure. Love the Lido mounts! Have one in my Motor Grader! DE KI5JVO
Oh it's plenty secure, I assure you. That's the only place I could mount it. The other bolts come from underneath. Ain't nobody got time for that.
Use large lock washers on each side of the screw going into the FT-891 head to stop excess slippage.
Thats great. Thanks Mike. I have been looking for something for my small Ford Focus (that won't break the bank). Great how to video. Especially the Ham Modification :). Question: From where are you getting the power for your radio. I remember you once saying that you can't get through your fire wall. Thanks again. K0PIG
I’m just using the cigarette lighter port when I’m driving. I put a bigger fuse in the plug and split it off to 2 power poles so I can connect the hf and vhf radios. When parked for hf pota I’ll plug into my battery box so I don’t drain the cars battery.
I like the new system. I have there older seat mount system and its come loose a few time and had to come up with a way to shim it so bad. There mic mount clamp is way to tight for my Kenwood I need to sand it to make removal easier
I like this mount but it seems to wobble a bit. I think I might buy one but will need to design a stabilizing bracket to the side of the console.
Hi Mike. I have the cd mount and I have the ft857d and the ic4100 heads mounted on this mount. I’ll works great. 73 de KI5GLT
Put a piece of thin cork between the radio and mount. Or leather ,maybe even gasket material. Just an idea
what antennas are you using in your mobile setup??
Are the radios under the seat just sitting freely or do you have them bolted in place? KI5ZYT
I don't have any radios under the seat but the radio in the back seat area of my car is bolted down. The HF radio in back just sits in that little box that it's in.
Awesome
I would have left the bolt fork wide, and slipped it between the seat and the bracket. Sandwich it one layer down from where yours is.
Nice mounting system. I agree the single bolt seems to be an issue needing attention. Were you using this at your recent mobile POTA activation?
BTW, are you planning to attend Hamvention?
Thanks Mike!
This thing is awesome! The last week or so of POTA has been with this setup. It's just so easy! Yes, I'll be going to Hamvention.
A little blue loctite will secure the screw for the head unit.
WARNING: When installing any kind of mount, radio, etc. watch out for its position while driving. Take into consideration the airbag deployment area to avoid additional injury in case of a crash 73.
Mike I think your find that bracket slips under the seat base between the floor and seat. Nice job thou
Alas, it does not.
Well that surprised me.
Forget the screw, use 3m's industrial version of velcro. Better than bolts.
I don't want to use any adhesives. It's not been a problem though so fortunately I'm good for now.
@@hamradiotube It CAN be peeled off clean. Same product they use for toll passes. No Loctite needed, no fumes or vapors. Fwiw.
It looks wobbly as hell
Looks may be deceiving. It's solid as hell.
@@hamradiotube I agree Mike - I have a IC7000 and a FTM400 on mine and there is little to no wobble.
I've spoke with Jim a couple times on the phone regarding the mounts for my FTM400 and 891. Very nice guy and extremely helpful! I use all Lido mounts, ya can't beat'em!
Would the Lido base bracket fit under the seat rail instead of on top of it, thus not having to be narrowed up a bit?
On a side note, I still listen to cd's :)
Yes, it should go under from my experience. Then no issue and no grinding.
Loc-Tite should be your friend, also....
Nice job! wHun lock wHasher should be good. Yeah don’t do anything double sided. You should see the head of my 7800. It’s the summer heat it looks like someone wHizzed tar all over the steering column 💩
I see hwat you did there. I actually have another head mount he sent me that I need to do a video on. I never had a problem with it mounted this way, but I like the new one better.
@@hamradiotube hwell let’s see hit
Ham Radio and power tools, what more could you ask for?
Those are 2 really good things.
Add a washer for a garden hose! to keep it from spinning KF0HRF
hot glue
I wonder if you place a thin piece of rubber between the radio head and the support to add some friction, you know? I bet you have a piece of rubber hanging around.
You think I just keep rubbers lying around? That is a good idea. Jim at Lido is sending me something out for that so we shall see.
I like the total package, but I think the mounting plate, may be more stable, if it bolted down, under both seat bolts. And some wire shroud covering, would both protect & cleanup your wires, from getting tangled up by the passenger. (Although my wife would hate that thing being on her side!)
I supposed you can fold the rig down, & cover it with a towel, to help conceal it from the view of thieves? A quick release for the radio's face, would allow you to remove and secure that, from theft.
I live near Atlanta, and if it ain't hidden, locked up, or bolted down... the local natives, will steal yo sh-tuff!
Nah, this thing is very sturdy. It's not going anywhere. I put some zip ties on the wires so it's a bit cleaner now. This whole assembly comes out in about 2 seconds if you need to take the mount off. That's the whole point of the quick disconnect that is attached to the seat. Good idea on the quick release for the radio though. Fortunately I don't live in an area like Atlanta, but that would be a good option to have.
Its like a pen holder for your car.
I have a 2015 Ford fusion I have no idea where to put my FT 891 im lost.
Blue locktite will keep the head unit from spinning
Yeah but I want to take it out when I need it for portable activations.
@@hamradiotube that's why you use blue NOT red🤣
Who uses CDs anymore? I suppose you badmouth vinyl too?
He is just a CD hater!
Is that the one that sounds all scratchy from a needle being dragged across plastic?
Love the content... but ... don't appreciate getting a 'blast to my ears' with the opening soundtrack. Please, PLEASE find a way to make that less percussive to the ears, they're the only ones I've got!
Listen to more Metal music.
If youre worried about it spinning off, just cross thread it.
You're giving me too much credit. You're assuming I know how to do something like that. Either way, I got another part that fixed this.
@@hamradiotube the cross threading was a joke. It will be on there nice and good like but it will destroy the threads. I’m going to be buying this mount, for my 891. What’s the fix you found?
@@michaelt.9372 this thing. www.lidoradio.com/collections/complete-mounting-solutions-for-the-yaesu-ftm-100-ftm-300-ftm-350-ftm-400-ft-891/products/copy-of-lm-700-car-console-dash-and-vsm-mount-for-icom-ic-706-ic-7000-ic-7100-ic-2820-id-880-id-4100
@@hamradiotube thanks mike
Nothing for my Ft-991. Bummer.
Do they make a cassette tape mount? How about an 8 Track mount? And why are you hating on CD's 💿? What ever happened to my damned cigarette lighter? 🚭
There's still a cigarette lighter. It's just called a 12V socket now. And there's no heating element. Do people still use CD's? Can you even buy them anymore??
@@hamradiotube Yes, I knew they didn't make those cigarette plugs! Its probably a good thing. No more kids will burn their little fingers on them, like we all did! I actually saw music CDs at Wal-Mart the other day! Strange in 2022!? But I have several Audio Books on CD Rom, I still listen too (Although I am putting them ALL onto 1 flash drive.)
If this doesnt get you the ladies, you need to hang out with better ladies.
Lol! I have to shake them off with a Baofeng now!
can we talk about that great shirt?
AWESOME INFO. THANKS. 73, KE7LGD 😇