Hey CRITICAL WARNING here: I've been advised this may be blocking a airbag located under the steering wheel. THANKS Tom. I Still should be able to fit this behind the dash, but not blocking the path of the safety device. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. <br /><br /><br />🚀📡 Welcome to another exciting Ham Radio adventure! Today, we're taking a deep dive into installing the FTM-400 Yaesu Ham Radio in my 2021 Ford Bronco G6 - and it's epic!<br /><br />As fellow radio dude, you know I love pushing the boundaries of what's possible with ham radio setups. This time, it's all about merging high-tech communication with my Mall Crawler. <br /><br />🔥 What's in Store:<br /><br />– A detailed walkthrough of the FTM-400 Yaesu installation in the Ford Bronco G6.<br />– Cool tips for integrating advanced radio tech into your vehicle.<br /><br /><br />🌪️ The Challenge Awaits:<br />Not everything went as planned (does it ever?). I hit some unexpected snags – but that's where the fun begins! Stay tuned to see the unique solutions I came up with. You won't want to miss these insights!<br /><br />💡 Why Watch:<br /><br />Get in line with your off road or mall crawling adventures with top-notch communication....<br /><br />Gain handy skills and ideas for your own ham radio installations.<br /><br />Explore the fusion of ham radio and vehicle modding in new, exciting ways.<br /><br />✅ Be sure to hit Like, Share, and Subscribe for more ham radio journeys and tech tutorials. Got any cool installation stories or questions? Drop them in the comments!<br /><br /><br />just a note: I spoke about the ford service bulletin. I did try to find it again but really couldn't. I believe it may have said not to run the negative to the body ground. please let me know if you can confirm this. thanks<br /><br />Useful links for an install:<br />- KV5R - GREAT! Coax Loss Calculator - <a href="https://kv5r.com/ham-radio/coax-loss-calculator/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://kv5r.com/ham-radio/coax-loss-calculator/</a><br />- Cannot Find - Ford Bronco Bulliten.<br /><br /><br />The following is a list of things I've used during this install. These are (mostly) affiliate links and I may make a commission off the purchase of the item from the included links. Find your own, cheaper products elsewhere, if you would like. <br /><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3RqM4yK" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/3RqM4yK</a> - Anderson Powerpole Connectors 10 Pair Genuine<br /><a href="https://amzn.to/48eXo7Y" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/48eXo7Y</a> - Bronco Antenna Mount Fits 2021@ClassicFordBroncosFord Bronco - Moutnains2Metal<br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3NqMGDr" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/3NqMGDr</a> - 2018-2023 Jeep Spare Tire Bracket - Hooke Road<br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3NqMGDr" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/3NqMGDr</a> - Wirefy Heat Shrink Wire Connectors Kit Marine Grade<br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3trwECl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/3trwECl</a> - Midland MXTA24 Lowe Profile Antenna Cable with NMO Connector.<br /><a href="https://amzn.to/47YiY0D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/47YiY0D</a> - Magic Mount Magnetic Car Phone Mount<br /><a href="https://amzn.to/3trwKtH-" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/3trwKtH-</a> Pulse Larsen NMO2/70B No Groundplane Antenna!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://powerwerx.com/red-black-bonded-zip-cord?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7OqrBhD9ARIsAK3UXh2KKz4M0kGgI1RFxv8dUNjsEMsjXG0YO_l5tAoDAbbafCM2ahawD0caAmJkEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://powerwerx.com/red-black-bonded-zip-cord?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7OqrBhD9ARIsAK3UXh2KKz4M0kGgI1RFxv8dUNjsEMsjXG0YO_l5tAoDAbbafCM2ahawD0caAmJkEALw_wcB</a><br /><br />#HamRadioDude #FordBroncoMod #YaesuFTM400 #OffroadRadio #HamRadioDIY #FordBronco #RadioLife<br />...<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkku9jVcu2k" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkku9jVcu2k</a>