Installing My First Mobile Ham Radio (2021 Tacoma + Alinco DR-735)

Today I install Alinco DR-735 mobile ham radio in my 2021 Toyota Tacoma. The radio itself came from the Hamvention boneyard at a great price. I honestly expected this install to be a disaster, but honestly it went pretty smoothly all things considered. This was my first time installing a mobile ham radio and the process ended up taking two days after I got to the finish line and realized my ring terminals were too small for my battery. In this video I walk through: Alinco DR-735 installation 2021 Toyota Tacoma ham radio setup Mobile radio power wiring Radio mounting options Antenna setup and routing Lessons learned during my first install Mistakes and troubleshooting If you're planning to install an Alinco DR-735, DR-735T, or any mobile ham radio in a 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma, hopefully this video helps make the process easier. Check out my website at https://hamateurhour.com/ And follow me on social media: Instagram:   / hamateur_hour   X: https://www.x.com/hamateur_hour Facebook:   / hamateurhour   Video Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:17 Extra Parts and Pieces 4:58 The Plan 8:00 Install Begins 13:02 Ring Terminal Problem 13:28 Day Two Final Install 14:27 Install Overview 16:57 Final Product, Testing and Questions 20:47 Reflections and Conclusion