Changing Radios in My Bronco Should Have Been Simple…
The Yaesu FTM-400 has served me well, but after more than a decade, it’s time for something new. I’m standardizing on Icom for the consistent user experience across their radios, from VHF/UHF to HF.
Enter the Icom ID-5200.
Sounds like a simple swap, right? Not when nothing between the two brands is interchangeable. New cables, new connections, and a whole lot of routing through the Bronco.
Here’s what it took to make the change.
If you’re considering the Icom ID-5200 for your own mobile setup, you can check it out at DX Engineering. (Affiliate Link)