Can I mount my ship-tp-shore (vhf) radio in glove box?

[sslopok]

With the nice weather here I figured I better get my butt in gear. I need to mount my new vhf radio. I am not finding a great spot to mount it. Can I mount it in my glove box? There is plenty of room to make sure the cooling fins wont be too close to anything. I am hoping it won't be a problem. Don't chat on the radio. Just for safety measures.

Thanks

Brandon

[killerbe20]

I do not see any reason why not. Many boats have all their electronics mounted inside of boxes for storage and security reasons

[sherman51]

i have to agree with killerbe on this one. i have seen boats with all electronics boxed overhead. it shouldnt hurt anything. but this is just my opinion. if someone know for sure please chime in. i think its a great idea.

sherman

[fishsniffer]

shouldnt have any issues

[Line Dancin]

My dads little boat we did that and then mounted an external speaker to hear the radio better as it was muffled in the glove box. The speakers run like 8 bucks at radio shack to do that.

[sslopok]

Thanks guys! Only thing I was worried about was overheating the unit due to lack of airflow.

[jay d]

heat is the only thing you might have a problem with.if you have a black dash just lay a white towel over it on those hot day and you should be good:thumb:

[sslopok]

The dash is black. I figured when it was on I could just keep glove box open.