New radio mount

[Mark Spies]

I just finished putting a RAM mount for my IC-A22 on my B8M and thought I would post a few pics.

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[Friendly]

Looks great, We missed you at Bastrop!!

[Mark Spies]

Mark,

I wanted to go but had to be here,no way to get out of it. But I did make some good use of the time here.Rick just sent me a email saying the brake kit was shipped out. Last thing on the list...or maybe I will put a started on her...maybe that will be the last thing..see ya soon.

[Russ Hobbs]

Mark

How sturdy is the mount from your keel to the radio. I wanted to use the new ipad mount, but it's to big to mount on the shelf I built on my seat tank frame. I do have a solid Ram mount for my radio and it works great.

[Mark Spies]

It's good but I did run a extra support fron the thro over to the Ram mounting rod that is 1/2 alum. You can bend it anyway you want. The Mac has a litle more shake that most and I wanted to make sure it stayed in place on the ground.

[Russ Hobbs]

Thanks Mark

[Timchick]

Looks good, Mark. Looks like it would work for a GPS also.

[dabkb2]

That looks real good Mark. How does the IC-A22 work with the Mac? With my Pro V I can hear but not transmit.

[Mark Spies]

Dave That's a good question. I haven't gotten a push to talk switch but the headset has one on the side of it. I called for a radio check when I heard anyone around Sport Flyers but no one came back. I thought the push to talk may not be working correct but now you have me thinking.... Is there a problem with A22 working with a Mac ? If there would have been someone else at the hanger I would have checked on their radio to see if it was getting out. Yes Tim it would work well it a GPS and your Laptop if you want LOL....

[Mark Spies]

Radio and brakes finished.

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff344/charmark75/Gyrobrakes032.jpg

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[Minnesota_Mike]

That looks like a nice install
...Thank You for sharing those shots.
..gave me some ideas..!!!

I do like these Ram Mounts...can't wait for mine to arrive for my Icom (it's back ordered).

I also went with the Alkaline Battery case (as a backup)...the push to talk button, and the head set plug adapter.
OUCH- the cost stung a little bit, but worth it I think in the end.

M-M

[Mark Spies]

Mike,

I am very pleased with the way it all cane out. I will make a larger foot pad for the brake but this will work for now. The line lock works super and just press the foot brake and she let's go. The ram mount looks like it will be fine,maybe a little close to my leg but we will see. Ant worked out fine,had to use my compass hole but hell who needs a compass???

[Rick Whittridge]

Look`s Good Mark ! Nice installation!