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Anytone 578 – Faceplate Relocation Kit
$90.00 – $110.00
Remotely mount the Anytone578 Faceplate to save space! Please view Description for information about options.
Description
578 PLUS owners READ: The PLUS version of the 578 has a few known issues with this kit.
- The internal GPS antenna slot is smaller than the previous model: We are awaiting the smaller units and will update the product then. You can purchase now, and a smaller GPS unit will be mailed once received. WILL BE RESOLVED
- There are some inconsistent audio issues with the PLUS that the PRO/Hardware1.00 versions do not have. FIX UNKNOWN
For reasons above, you may wish to wait to purchase this kit for the PLUS model. No Known issues with the PRO or Hardware v1.XX
A simple solution to mount the radio body underneath the dash or a seat! Allows the factory faceplate to be remotely mounted from the body. No permanent changes and the kit is reversible.
OPTIONS:
Internal GPS Module: This Internal Antenna is required for GPS to work with this kit. Optional if you already have an internal antenna modification. You will no longer use the ‘stock’ rear-attached external GPS antenna.
RAM Mount: If you would like a 1″ Ram Ball w/AMPS mount to be included in your order. Will be pre-installed.
—-If you don’t want the RAM mount, you will still receive the SCREWS used to attach an AMPS mount.
This kit Includes all cables, screws, and instructions to complete the installation in less than 30 minutes.
The cable is approximately 56 Inches due to functional requirements. Due to the manufacturing process the length may vary 2-3 inches but will ALWAYS be over 53 inches in length.
Color will be BLACK with RED lettering. Pictures of item in RED are for contrast only.
Does NOT include MIC mount or anything else pictured.
PRO&Older – Firmware Compatibility (Firmware v1.XX/Hardware 1.00)
CPS 1.13/Firmware 1.13 is known to have audio issues.
Issue : first audio receive of a power-on is full volume; subsequent receives are silent. Upgrading firmware resolved this issue. As feedback is received this list will be updated.
CPS 1.18/Firmware 1.18 is confirmed working.
CPS 1.20/Firmware 1.20 is confirmed working.
PLUS – Firmware Compatibility (Firmwarev2.XX/Hardware 1.10)
CPS 1.20/Firmware V2.07 : Reported issues of ‘Interference Turbulence’ on DMR only : FIX Unknown
Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery as supply chain of optional parts or processes may be delayed.
Please reach out to save on shipping if purchasing more than Quantity: 5
If you would like a bulk order please reach out to info@blaydefab.com for timeline and estimates.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6 × 6 × 3 in |
| Cable Details | Double Shielded, High Quality cable |
| Material | Printed in ASA for UV and High-Heat resistance |
| WaterProof | Not Waterproof in Anyway – Use at your own risk. |
3 reviews for Anytone 578 – Faceplate Relocation Kit
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kc7aad (verified owner) –
Received this last week, and was up and running in about 20 minutes! Works great, as expected. Wish for my application the cable was longer.. but after thinking outside the box, was able to complete the custom installation.
73,
Rod / KC7AAD
northwestcpa (verified owner) –
Previously, my 578 was mounted on the passenger side of the center counsel. It was difficult to see the display and a major safety issue to have to look down for any period of time to read the display. In an attempt reduce the safety risk, I purchased a BT-01 wireless unit. I immediately discovered it was not possible to read the BT-01 display with polarized sunglasses unless you turned the unit 90 degrees.
Installing the kit was easy with the enclosed instructions and photo support instructions. After installing the relocation kit, I found I could power on the radio but there was no display. The staff at Blaydefab provided excellent assistance in troubleshooting this problem…even reconfiguring their radio to match my software and firmware versions. Bottom line was I had not inserted the ribbon cable squarely into the connector on the face plate. Everything is working fine now.
I now have the faceplate installed at a viewable level and use the Anytone steering wheel push-to-talk button to connect the radio to the car multimedia system. This eliminates the need for the mic cord connection to the faceplate unit. I definitely feel I have a much safter mobile operation and a very clean installed look.
Gary K7BSO
w0rs316 (verified owner) –
Received the conversion kit for my 578UVIII Plus. I initially had problems with the ability to control the volume, tried loading past firmware versions, but did not help. I contacted Blayde with my issue. He was very helpful with my issue. The only think to try was a different cable length, so Blayde made up three different size cables to try, and shipped them to me, including a return mail label to send the whole kit back in case it did not work. Well, fortunately, the three foot cable worked!
I wish it could have been a longer cable, but I moved some equipment around from under the driver seat to the passenger seat, extended power cables and coax cable to make it work. I just did not want to go back to the BT01 hand mic, as the audio and battery longevity were an issue for me.
Thanks Blayde for a pleasant transaction and helpfulness, putting all those cables and connectors together had to have taken a fair amount of time.
John
W0RS