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BettysNewphew, thank you for double checking. I apologize for the incorrect information. As for using ICOM's extension cable versus using a standard Cat5 cable with RJ25 connectors, someone else may have to chime in. I chose to plug my microphone into the body itself, rather than go through...

Just reread your post about connecting the control to the body, not about the microphone. I don't have the cable near me but, if I recall correctly, the connection between the control and the body may be an RJ11, which has 4 pins. ---------- old post ---------- To ensure a proper fit and...

@XMon, I almost went with that same one, but decided on the round one instead. My only reason was that it would have been easier to cut a circle in plastic, as apposed to a square. I'm better at cutting metal than plastic. But looking back at that plug, you could still cut a circle and slide...

How do you all connect your hand microphone? I ended up rerouting the cabling to my center console so it's closer to me, and can be disconnected and tucked away when not in use.

Looks good though, Fuzzy. Your interior is definitely cleaner than mine. I should probably detail my car at some point this spring.

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Finally got the radio and parts in and got the faceplate mount fabricated and in place. Here's what the faceplate looks like installed.

Quick update, since I made a mistake in the measurements in a previous post. I'm not sure why it won't let me edit it. The dimensions of the controller/face is actually 150mm x 50mm. A single/1 DIN face is 180mm x 50mm. This will leave 15mm of space on either side and 0mm above and below the...

I did, and it's on the way. I'll definitely post some before, during, and after pictures of the install. Unfortunately, the hold up is going to be the arrival of the 1 din dash frame. It's currently in China, and hasn't shipped yet. It may be a few, due to the Chinese New Year.

My issue with that route is that the back of the face has a beveled edge. I was hoping to have more of a flush look to it. I thought about getting the MBA-5 plate and just having it magnet mount to the flat surface, but I'm not sure if that would look alright. Going with the MBA-5 will...

Awesome, thank you. Icom really doesn't give you much to go with to mount it out of the box. Looks like I may be able to take the back off, make new screw holes in the single din blanking plate, cutout for the board and rj11 port, and mount the face flush with the blanking plate. We'll see...

Would you mind posting a picture of the back of the face, without the MBA-4 bracket attached? I plan on getting this radio and attaching the face directly to a single din blanking plate and tucking the main unit in the center console. Unfortunately, I can't find any pictures of the back of the...