Mounting new radio

[seadogg]

An option you could explore is using a remote mic. Icom offers a few vhf models that can be mounted out of sight, operated by a mic that connects via a cable. They actually make a "black box" model that functions only with a remote mic. Mount the radio in a console, for example, and mount the small remote mic somewhere accessible around the dash. Don't go with a handheld. Even the best models are limited in their range.
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[Fly Rod]

If U have a center console with cabinet in front of steering wheel mount in cabinet away from compass base....that is what I did no interferance....one other thing now they have the connections where U do not need to solder....my experience is soldering is better cuts out the static

[beamie]

Originally Posted by Fly Rod

....one other thing now they have the connections where U do not need to solder....my experience is soldering is better cuts out the static

Good advice here.......soldering that coax end on to the cable vice crimping always good in the marine environment. this applies to all connections on boats. Naked stakons soldered and then some tube over that, a bit of extra work but the best solution.