RRS UHF and antenna - where to mount.

[jahooper]

Looking at installing am icom 440 Remote handset UHF in my 2011 Range Rover sport issues I have are:

1. Where do you put the mic, don't want to drill holes in the dash but have no idea where to mount the mic, have seen the clip on things and the one that goes near the starter button is in the right spot, but looks ugly as it partially covers the aircon vent?

Have seen a thread which I can no longer find for how to make and mount a bracket above the drivers left knee for the mic, anybody remember this?

2. Antenna mounting, looking at getting a roof platform, so interested in mounting the antenna on the roof rack tracks with intetchangable whips, a longer whip for when I have the rack loaded and a little rubber one for the rest on the time, going to remove the rack for everyday use.

I have seen a post on here a while back of where to run the cable and etc but for the life of me can not find it again.

So I need ideas on how to get the cable back into the car without it being pinched by the rear boot lid all on the time?

Thanks In advanced and I hope I have put this in the correct section.

James.

[DiscoMick]

Re roof antenna mounts I just bought a gutter adjustable mount off Ebay for $25. Was easy to mount. Means the aerial can be laid down when not needed and then raised just by twisting a knob when more reception needed. There are several brands if you search. I ran the lead down the outside of the snorkel next to the windscreen and then under the bonnet. Not sure what route would work on yours though.
Could you velcro the mic mount?

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[p38arover]

This method might be a possibility. Sorry about the quality but I saw this at Cooma in 2008. It was on the tailgate of an RRS.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=88421&stc=1&d=1418718080

[Corgie Carrier]

You could use a Z bracket and mount it on the side of the bonnet, that way you wouldn't have to worry about where to run the cable and it would be out of the way of the roof rack.
You also wouldn't have to swap to a small aerial for around town use.

[l00kin4]

There are a couple of good threads on this topic (fresh with me as I've been considering this too)

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/137429-uhf-radio-set-up-d4.html

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/104077-aerial-install-d3-d4-tailgate.html

Hope that helps.

David