Show us your UHF!

[5teve]

Hi Guys

Trying to save a bit of cash and not buy an outback roof console.. and making one by the time i have sourced switches lights etc etc etc it will probably about the same cost.. so...

Has anyone mounted their UHF under the stereo spot? I have an icom 400 pro to go in there and i reckon i could mount it to the steel plate behind that area. The only issue is that i have to cut a hole in the dash panel and to buy it is a couple of hundred dollars....and if i screw it up... well you know.

Out of interest has anyone seen a 1.5 din facia for the defender as it looks like it could take one? My other option is make an ally plate up to fit the stereo fascia and squeeze the stereo and uhf there, may look a little 'rustic' tho..

Any pics would be appreciated!

Steve

[pc3]

I purchased the icom 440 so that the unit is mounted behind dash where hand break is. I can't see you getting the 400 pro in there

[Bundalene]

In this position?



http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/1061/dscn9802j.jpg (http://img832.imageshack.us/i/dscn9802j.jpg/)


The radio unit is under the crash pad, the inside of the dash on my car is getting a bit crowded.

Excuse the dust - not long back from hols and things haven't been cleaned thoroughly.

Erich

[5teve]

Thanks guys.

Pc3 yeah I can't get it anywhere under the dash hence a roof console or me asking silly questions on here :)

Bundalene that's the position. Looks like your radio is a bit smaller than the icom. Other thing I worry about is the heat but I guess it will be better in there than a roof console. What is yours attached to? I wish they did a kit like my boat radio that makes it panel mount. Much easier that way!

Thanks both

Steve

[Bundalene]

The section you see is just the head. The radio itself is tucked in above this whole panel ant to the right and I put in a weather shield so it can't get wet through the flap vents from the front.

The speaker is in the main section of the radio itself and comes through loud and clear. I considered putting in an external speaker, but there was no need.

I don't have any more pics at this stage.

Erich.

[cewilson]

I know you mentioned not wanting to fork out for a roof console, but just to muddy the decision below is a picture of my 200tDi with one fitted.

I've found it one of the best accessories I've fitted over the years. Not only for somewhere to mount my radios, but also for extra storage and more importantly lighting inside of the vehicle - I can now find stuff at night! :D

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/album230/Various_301.sized.jpg

[easo]

I've got mine under the casset player, I'll bang out a photo soon.

Easo

[The ho har's]

Have you thought about putting on the front of the cubby box like this;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/09/1734.jpg


Mrs hh:angel:

[pc3]

What is one of those consoles worth fitted ? They really look great !!

[Xul]

I'll try and grab a picture of it later, but mine is screwed into the cubby box, between the box and the seat. It works really well, isn't in the way of the seat going backwards and forwards and is easy and safe to adjust while driving.

[5teve]

What is one of those consoles worth fitted ? They really look great !!

if your on about the roof console.. about $400 from your local friendly dealer.. and you need the visors cutting back also..

Thanks for the pics guys... keep em coming!

Steve

[isuzutoo-eh]

I've got an Icom IC440, which has all the buttons/screen on the handpiece. The radio unit itself is mounted inside the centre console with leads through the bottom of the console.
If it wasn't for the aerial, there's no way to tell that the vehicle is UHF equipped at all.

[malsgoing130]

I would love to show you a pic but its having its clutch replaced(bah) but i also have an out back one but from a Pootrol, no cutting of visors but a bit of fiddling with new brackets (custom made) may be find one at a wrecker?
cheers
Mal

[Chucaro]

This is my setup on the Tdi300. The main unit is between my seat and the centre console and the handset on the MUD console.
The GME unit is excellent.

Cheers

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/09/1604.jpg

[5teve]

I would love to show you a pic but its having its clutch replaced(bah) but i also have an out back one but from a Pootrol, no cutting of visors but a bit of fiddling with new brackets (custom made) may be find one at a wrecker?
cheers
Mal

so your saying you used a patrol one? interesting and it fits ok? probably more chance of finding one... and i don mind making brackets up! if you get chance for pictures i would appreciate it when you get it back.


This is my setup on the Tdi300. The main unit is between my seat and the centre console and the handset on the MUD console.
The GME unit is excellent.

Cheers

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/09/1604.jpg

Yep remote handset would be good... but at the price i got the icom.. i couldnt say no!




I've got an Icom IC440, which has all the buttons/screen on the handpiece. The radio unit itself is mounted inside the centre console with leads through the bottom of the console.
If it wasn't for the aerial, there's no way to tell that the vehicle is UHF equipped at all.

Yeah i would of loved that unit but i only paid about 320 for the icom 400 pro... a bit of a bargain.. agreed tho.. money no option its the best choice as nobody would know!

Thanks guys

Steve