An Even Better Handheld Radio Mount (And Then Some) Using Dashboard Cubby

[NJBob]

I am interested in getting these files. I have not been active in ham for many years. But this post had me look at the uv-5r. Wow 22 bucks bought one and very happy. Older models could be hacked to transmit on gmrs and frs
But this is against fcc rules. Newer versions have this locked down.

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[Jwoadie]

I would absolutely be interested in the files as well.

 

[UberGadgetFreak]

Attached are STL and OBJ files for the mount and both mic clips I use.
I do recommend using higher-heat tolerant ABS or pET-G as hot interiors can cause regulat PET and PLA to melt a bit. Had that problem with my initial print.

Enjoy!

 

[frenchie]

I've seen some of the other handheld radio mounts out there, but I wanted to improve them a bit for a few reasons. I wanted one mount for all my radios and wanted a better way to hold the microphones.

Most of the handheld microphones are 'wearable' mics with spring clips on the back, and most of the other mounts only hold one radio or another.

So here's what I came up with. This isn't the final version as I need to give it some final tweaks for the HAM radio with the extended battery as it currently sits really close to the Tune knob, but that and a support issue will be fixed in the final version. I also created adapters for the microphones that go over the wearble clip to use a CB-style mic mount:

With my Baofeng Tri-band and Microphone:

With my Midland 75-822 CB and Mic:

And last, but not least, my Midland X-Talker FRS/GMRS Radio and Mic:

And the "and then some" is that I am currently printing a FITS Mount to use this same radio mount in my Bronco. That mount uses an ActionCam Mount (Think GoPro style).

uber

Yes, that is correct.

ubergadgetfreak can you share the file with me for the midland 75 with the mike that is great.

 

[UberGadgetFreak]

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ubergadgetfreak can you share the file with me for the midland 75 with the mike that is great.

Attached is the current iteration of the mount. Its the same mount for all 3 radios. All you need is a cubby mount with the FITS connector. I am still tweaking it a bit to better accommodate one radio with a longer antenna. Once I get it worked out, I will upload that version.

 

[Rendar]

Where do you have your CB radio at in the truck?

 

[Montana]

Do you plan on running an external antenna at all?

 

[thev8man]

I've seen some of the other handheld radio mounts out there, but I wanted to improve them a bit for a few reasons. I wanted one mount for all my radios and wanted a better way to hold the microphones.

Most of the handheld microphones are 'wearable' mics with spring clips on the back, and most of the other mounts only hold one radio or another.

So here's what I came up with. This isn't the final version as I need to give it some final tweaks for the HAM radio with the extended battery as it currently sits really close to the Tune knob, but that and a support issue will be fixed in the final version. I also created adapters for the microphones that go over the wearble clip to use a CB-style mic mount:

With my Baofeng Tri-band and Microphone:

With my Midland 75-822 CB and Mic:

And last, but not least, my Midland X-Talker FRS/GMRS Radio and Mic:

And the "and then some" is that I am currently printing a FITS Mount to use this same radio mount in my Bronco. That mount uses an ActionCam Mount (Think GoPro style).

Pretty darn nefty
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[lajlmt]

I've seen some of the other handheld radio mounts out there, but I wanted to improve them a bit for a few reasons. I wanted one mount for all my radios and wanted a better way to hold the microphones.

Most of the handheld microphones are 'wearable' mics with spring clips on the back, and most of the other mounts only hold one radio or another.

So here's what I came up with. This isn't the final version as I need to give it some final tweaks for the HAM radio with the extended battery as it currently sits really close to the Tune knob, but that and a support issue will be fixed in the final version. I also created adapters for the microphones that go over the wearble clip to use a CB-style mic mount:

With my Baofeng Tri-band and Microphone:

With my Midland 75-822 CB and Mic:

And last, but not least, my Midland X-Talker FRS/GMRS Radio and Mic:

And the "and then some" is that I am currently printing a FITS Mount to use this same radio mount in my Bronco. That mount uses an ActionCam Mount (Think GoPro style).

“Hey Siri” Play Convoy by C.W. McCall….

 

[Palms]

A definite candidate for Etsy and I'm pretty sure several people would definitely buy the finished version. I know I'd be one of them! Planning to put my KT-8900 dual band on the passenger side tranny hump connected to a through-the-glass and from my Wago connectors under the passenger floor board. Love the look for my well used UV-5X3!

 

[Hardening2753]

I've seen some of the other handheld radio mounts out there, but I wanted to improve them a bit for a few reasons. I wanted one mount for all my radios and wanted a better way to hold the microphones.

Most of the handheld microphones are 'wearable' mics with spring clips on the back, and most of the other mounts only hold one radio or another.

So here's what I came up with. This isn't the final version as I need to give it some final tweaks for the HAM radio with the extended battery as it currently sits really close to the Tune knob, but that and a support issue will be fixed in the final version. I also created adapters for the microphones that go over the wearble clip to use a CB-style mic mount:

With my Baofeng Tri-band and Microphone:

With my Midland 75-822 CB and Mic:

And last, but not least, my Midland X-Talker FRS/GMRS Radio and Mic:

And the "and then some" is that I am currently printing a FITS Mount to use this same radio mount in my Bronco. That mount uses an ActionCam Mount (Think GoPro style).

I love this! I hike in some remote locations with no phone signal, which type of radio you recommend (Ham, CB, FRS)? It will be for truck use in case something happens or I get stuck in a ditch.
Are you 3D printing these?

 

[UberGadgetFreak]

Where do you have your CB radio at in the truck?

I use my Midland 75-822. Its a handheld that fits in that same mount. It offers the ability to also use an external antenna if I want as it comes with a cable/adapter. I am still trying to figure out how to make the mount work while using that configuration.

Do you plan on running an external antenna at all?

I personally don't run an external antenna most of the time, only when taking long trips. The Midland CB setup works well with one. I haven't needed one with the HAM radios yet.

I love this! I hike in some remote locations with no phone signal, which type of radio you recommend (Ham, CB, FRS)? It will be for truck use in case something happens or I get stuck in a ditch.
Are you 3D printing these?

I am not 3D printing more than just for myself right now. I really want to get the design perfected first. Once I get that done, I intend to make it available both as downloadable files to print and have a link to order them through a 3D printing provider like Xometry or Shapeways.

 

[Hardening2753]

I am interested in getting these files. I have not been active in ham for many years. But this post had me look at the uv-5r. Wow 22 bucks bought one and very happy. Older models could be hacked to transmit on gmrs and frs
But this is against fcc rules. Newer versions have this locked down.

You can add the frequency with software programming from a computer

 

[NJBob]

You can add the frequency with software programming from a computer

I am using Chirp thought they took those bands out on the newer models.

 

[Hardening2753]

I am using Chirp thought they took those bands out on the newer models.

Ahhh I must have watched an old video. Studying up for my technician and possibly general so as green as you can get lol

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