puma 110 uhf install

[digger]

quick question.

Have a standard sized uhf unit given to me to replace the old gme..

Looking where to install it, thinking about removing the pass side dash top panel (where the afftermarket glovebox goes) and having a metal one fabbed up, and having the uhf face out of that (horizontal)

Is this possible? has anyone done this previously?

I dont particularly like putting the UHF overhead but may have to if I cant find something Im happy with otherwise.

So, puma owners show me yours.... (uhf install / location I mean!!) :)

[Toxic_Avenger]

You mean 'standard' as in a 1 DIN size UHF?
The modern ones could be mounted in an ex box, under the seat, or just about anywhere, and have the remote face stick out where needed.
'Hiding' a 1 DIN size UHF would be a feat though... especially if you are looking for discreet.

No pics, but I've got a 1/4 DIN size GME mounted to the front air duct section, in front of the gear shifter. Got a remote speaker tek screwed to the front of the cubby box. Works well.

[defender_i_hardly_know_er]

I screwed mine to the back of the cubby box.

[Tombie]

Take a look here Digger
MUD (http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/interior-trim/mud-defender-puma-single-din-dashboard-mount.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/1508.jpg


Still cant see how that will fit in your new Freelander 2 :cool:

[MLD]

I screwed mine to the back of the cubby box.

I did likewise. I screwed the mic clip on the slopped face on the front of the cubby box. Works for me. The voices from the UHF is not directly competing with the speakers of the stereo (i.e. it's not coming from the same sound plain) which makes it marginally easier to differentiate.

The down side is its is exposed to knocks from stuff/people in the back seat.

MLD

[Cracka]

Has anybody put the main unit of a remote UHF set in an exbox or similar. I'm just wondering if it would get too hot in there?

I've got an Icom 440N to fit, just sorting out a spot for the main unit.

[Tombie]

Would be fine.

[Cracka]

Would be fine.

Thanks mate.

[digger]

Take a look here Digger
MUD (http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/interior-trim/mud-defender-puma-single-din-dashboard-mount.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/1508.jpg
:cool:

Thanks Tombie, interesting--



Still cant see how that will fit in your new Freelander 2 :cool:

:bat::bangin::tease:


Yep that covers it! :)


http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/puma-glovebox.html

Im thinking more of putting it in this area here.. (where they have the glovebox/lid.)

[n plus one]

Has anybody put the main unit of a remote UHF set in an exbox or similar. I'm just wondering if it would get too hot in there?

I've got an Icom 440N to fit, just sorting out a spot for the main unit.

I have an Icom 440 in the Exbox (hand set on dash) and an Icom 400 in a Outback Consoles roof console.

[PAT303]

Can I ask,I'm fitting reversing buzzers and camera to mine,were's the best place to pick up the ignition feed?. Pat

[tcf]

Any info on how a UHF with a top mounted speaker goes for sound quality once inserted into a roof console or enclosed din mount? I imagine an external speaker would be required. Can anyone confirm?

Else, a front mounted speaker UHF like the icom 400 seems the go.

Cheers

Tim.

[RVR110]

I considered placing my UHF where the after market glove boxes go, but decided against it as it was too far to reach if I wanted to adjust it. Instead I bought one that is controlled from the mic, mounted it in the ex-box and put an external speaker in the front sloping surface of the ex-box.

I generally like the setup except for the volume control as I find the mic based volume buttons slower and more cumbersome to use than a volume knob.

I previously had a 1DIN UHF mounted in a roof console with an extension cable for the mic. The mic mount replaced the cigarette lighter socket. That was a good location for the mic as it avoided reaching overhead for it. The only reason I didn't repeat that setup in my current 110 was that I didn't want a console encroaching in the cabin space.

[komaterpillar]

About a week ago I bought an fitted a UNIDEN UH8080NB, it's a remote unit with all the crap on the hand piece. The unit came with a mic extension so I cut a hole in one of the switch blank offs and mounted the plug in there and just just 3m taped the mic clip to the dash beside the heater controls. Picked up key power off the cigarette lighter.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/1430.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/komaterpillar/media/2ADC56A4-668A-4071-88B9-9871DE98CF59_zpswgmkp9if.jpg.html)

[Dockstrada]

About a week ago I bought an fitted a UNIDEN UH8080NB, it's a remote unit with all the crap on the hand piece. The unit came with a mic extension so I cut a hole in one of the switch blank offs and mounted the plug in there and just just 3m taped the mic clip to the dash beside the heater controls. Picked up key power off the cigarette lighter.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/1430.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/komaterpillar/media/2ADC56A4-668A-4071-88B9-9871DE98CF59_zpswgmkp9if.jpg.html)



Where did you stash the unit ?

[komaterpillar]

The main unit is behind the dash, zip tied and 3M taped to the top of the stereo head unit.

[defender_i_hardly_know_er]

Out of interest - what channel does everyone leave their radio on? Or are you constantly scanning.

[Cracka]

I have an Icom 440 in the Exbox (hand set on dash) and an Icom 400 in a Outback Consoles roof console.

Thanks for that, so I can assume no dramas with the main unit getting too hot in there. I see they have a heat sink on the back of them that was why I was asking as I thought because of that heat sink they must generate a bit of heat.

[Dockstrada]

Out of interest - what channel does everyone leave their radio on? Or are you constantly scanning.


I leave mine on 19 as most truckers use this channel , you can give them a yell when your overtaking .

[Tombie]

I leave mine on 19 as most truckers use this channel , you can give them a yell when your overtaking .


Only on the Hume

Truck channel is 40 elsewhere