Backstory#

I recently bought a new POTA-mobile and decided to move my mobile into it. I had it mounted previously in my Ford Ranger on a PanaVise dash mount. That worked well but the new (to me) Xterra has a ton of other options. I ended up getting a dash top mount from ICS-Fab.com that allows several things to be mounted. I figured this was a better option that would allow me to move stuff around or add and subtract easily in the future.

RAM Mounts#

That dash mount made it easy to integrate with the RAM Mount system. The only problem was that they didn’t sell a mount that worked directly with the FTM-400 head. They have several balls that connect directly to a more normal 1/4"-20 but not the M5 thread in many of the Yaesu control heads. They do sell a Motorcycle Handlebar Clamp Base that is designed for an M8 bolt to pass through. I had used this before on my Kawasaki ER-6n so I knew it would probably work if I just swapped out the bolt. A quick trip to Ace Hardware and this is what I came up with.

Parts List#

1 x M5x35mm stainless cap head bolt

1 x M5 flat washer

1 x M5 body washer

Finished Product#

Can’t ask for much better than that.

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