UHF radio

[SII Josh]

Hi all,

Does any one know if its possible to run a UHF radio on a series 2?
can the generator keep up or would it draw to much power?

i am only asking as we have decided on an epic adventure once the car is on the road and i would like to fit a UHF to the series 2

cheers for your help

[d@rk51d3]

Power shouldn't be a problem, volume on the other hand.....

[ezyrama]

I was going to use the two hand held's I have and adapt a charge lead for them if they go flat. Didn't want to spoil the dash, but the generator should be able to keep up with it.

[SII Josh]

Thanks guys,

one more question whilst i have you all here, how do you tell if your landy is positive or negative earthed??

[incisor]

looking at the battery leads would be a good start, the one going to the engine block or body is the earth

as for the uhf

i have a icom 440 in my series ii

it has all the controls and speaker in the mic so i have the main part of the unit on the bulkhead behind the seats and have the mic on a hook bise my head so i can hear it even at 110 kph :p

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/710.jpg

[SII Josh]

Cheers Incisor,
My little brother donated his UHF Radio to the cause, ariel and all. Same as yours with the display in the hand piece, saved me a few dollars there :)

As for checking the battery leads, we have had the car stripped for several years, we have yet to buy a battery :D