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Lobster
21st February 2016, 10:52 AM
I am preparing my 2016 RRS SDV8 for a club trip to the Victorian high country tracks around Mansfield & Mt Buller areas very soon.

I wish to install a Uniden AT870 477MHz Elevated Feed Antenna to the front bumper or an alternative position off a bonnet hinge mounted Z bracket.

I am seeking advice on this CB Radio installation as I cannot locate a suitable firewall grommet to feed a cable from the passenger compartment to the engine bay.

All comments and advice are welcome.

Cheers, Steve

peter g
25th February 2016, 01:52 PM
Hi, I am looking to fit a standard UHF aerial some where on my L405, finding it difficult to come up with a neat solution. Would appreciate any advice when you finish yours.

CSBrisie
7th March 2016, 02:35 PM
Peter
I'd recommend buying a set of Rhino cross bars and mounting the aerial to the rear drivers side "foot". ie I leave the cross bars off the car (take off 3 of the 4 feet that screw into the roof) unless I need them - but leave one foot (rear most) in place with a rhino antenna/aerial holders attached to the foot. The whole things sits nice and low (with a small stub aerial screwed on - or lower if you leave that in your door pocket until you need it!).


My UHF is wired into a second battery in the boot floor (l322) but you can ofcourse mount a 2nd battery in the rear boot, drivers side of a L405 (see separate thread). Run the cable up the rear windscreen to aerial. I left the UHF unit itself in rear side (boot) compartment close to the 2nd battery (next to fuse box) and ran the microphone all the way to the dashboard (as all the buttons are on the microphone - "remote head" - on latest Uniden UHF's.


cheers


Chris

peter g
8th March 2016, 09:54 AM
Thanks Chris,
That sounds like the way to go, I guess you dont need the whip that high the stub should do the job. I already have the aux battery in the left side it was a good solution. ( the main battery is also in the boot in this model, under the spare !!).
Peter

gghaggis
8th March 2016, 05:55 PM
I ran my antenna lead from the front bumper (where the antenna is mounted) through the engine bay (driver side) and into the driver footwell. There's a rubber grommet that's part of the steering column boot where you can safely make a hole to run it through. I mounted the head under the steering column (after running both ign-switched and permanent live feeds from the rear fuse box).

Cheers

Gordon

powella
29th November 2017, 07:54 PM
Hi,

I just have been looking at options for our 2015 RRS... in the end we went with an on glass one... it will met our needs (mainly for talking to vehicles in the immediate vicinity)...

The other option was to get a custom mount built out front through the grille... as I didn’t want a roof rack or pod (I ripped off the cross rails on the d3 once)... but the quotes were crazy...

So $120 for a new antenna... and a self install... all done.

Cheers,
Ap

twscoot
7th September 2018, 08:25 PM
Hi,

I just have been looking at options for our 2015 RRS... in the end we went with an on glass one... it will met our needs (mainly for talking to vehicles in the immediate vicinity)...

The other option was to get a custom mount built out front through the grille... as I didn’t want a roof rack or pod (I ripped off the cross rails on the d3 once)... but the quotes were crazy...

So $120 for a new antenna... and a self install... all done.

Cheers,
Ap
Hi Ap
just purchased an on glass antenna (GME) to do exactly the same.
Any photos or further detail of where you mounted the antenna (front windscreen, centrally or to the side) and did you run the cable down the window column? Airbags an issue?
Cheers
Andrew

The Fridster
24th March 2019, 10:53 AM
Hi Ap
just purchased an on glass antenna (GME) to do exactly the same.
Any photos or further detail of where you mounted the antenna (front windscreen, centrally or to the side) and did you run the cable down the window column? Airbags an issue?
Cheers
Andrew

G'day Ap & Andrew. I've just purchased a 2017 L494 RRS which has the infra-red shielding windscreen and am keen to install a glass mount UHF areal for very occasional local convoy chat. Did your exercise work out successfully and are you able to get reasonable range??

Thanks in anticipation.

Cheers, Peter

CSBrisie
31st March 2019, 10:12 PM
I have the glass antenna and it’s been perfect.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190331/34814f9ee0db2ec0d73e1e1b9dfcadf3.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190331/718f119631c82456ee344e9bc4916873.jpg

CSBrisie
31st March 2019, 10:14 PM
This is on MY17 Vogue BTW

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Bails
3rd April 2019, 08:00 AM
That Full Fat sure looks nice,

CSBrisie
29th April 2019, 09:22 PM
That Full Fat sure looks nice,

Thanks Bails - adding a Frontrunner Rack soon and a TyreTrek rear tyre carrier for long distance touring!

Ouatreg
31st October 2019, 12:19 AM
CSBrisie
Have you fitted the wheel carrier now and if so can you post any pics and where you got it

Gregz
12th July 2021, 01:53 PM
Hi,
getting a small UHF, with intention to use a through-glass antenna.
Has anyone found a suitable 12v feed under the dash, or from the behind glove-box fuse box?

Or, should I use a feed from rear fuse box? (If so, do you have a suggestion as to which one?)

yes, getting a caravan again [bigsmile1] this time with intention to go further afield.

thanks.

Geedublya
12th July 2021, 04:08 PM
Hi,
getting a small UHF, with intention to use a through-glass antenna.
Has anyone found a suitable 12v feed under the dash, or from the behind glove-box fuse box?

Or, should I use a feed from rear fuse box? (If so, do you have a suggestion as to which one?)

yes, getting a caravan again [bigsmile1] this time with intention to go further afield.

thanks.

There are plenty of options in the front fuse box. Just use a piggy back fuse tap. ebay link (http://WXhUMHAsWGUc1UZqGGRJMPoEWpIV9ikAUbouu39W%252BN3z17 brDjUyDSrLgvswZ7q4PlnjmJTvcypd5YgXBRs1C3k4m00SN1Yu V5QjvBPSEOvV5u9nzOyVQWJhjTzvh%252FdrUEc0DP1Wex6QpD G4hT4kR0KBgosoxYO462XlcJCuEEsnoMITHkw7EoY2h4%252Fx LLIBpDYrFrNiHFzAD%252FZ%252F0kOH6W5BiRff2TpLs%252F LXDmYZKO6n%252FSksBdAaFQin26Fty6WJNHCRTAhhet0skX2m 4xif%252FMGTL9tUKEQGaig5%252BfmEv%252Bh%252Btik5lk elWPGC69uBI0owN%252Fy1L4SBA9Nhe8YJYDnM7nkFxu7vviVG 229N9OypvBS7kBbN0gJIsEs4m1wuMNeCTBfo6r7ET4gADU2ebJ Oe6%252FVqOxmMQhpK%252B2zO8JweFOJCCMnWQJefcL%252Bv 0ntgefNKYjqRRnIPTuwHy%252FDsDHCMhiCCMF%252B%252BVL Fnc372%252F00PWh4mIBnbaa%252BdYWAwYQ49FFNeKYqxlnhJ ODSW7mi%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524) for reference.

Gregz
12th July 2021, 05:16 PM
There are plenty of options in the front fuse box. Just use a piggy back fuse tap. ebay link (http://WXhUMHAsWGUc1UZqGGRJMPoEWpIV9ikAUbouu39W%252BN3z17 brDjUyDSrLgvswZ7q4PlnjmJTvcypd5YgXBRs1C3k4m00SN1Yu V5QjvBPSEOvV5u9nzOyVQWJhjTzvh%252FdrUEc0DP1Wex6QpD G4hT4kR0KBgosoxYO462XlcJCuEEsnoMITHkw7EoY2h4%252Fx LLIBpDYrFrNiHFzAD%252FZ%252F0kOH6W5BiRff2TpLs%252F LXDmYZKO6n%252FSksBdAaFQin26Fty6WJNHCRTAhhet0skX2m 4xif%252FMGTL9tUKEQGaig5%252BfmEv%252Bh%252Btik5lk elWPGC69uBI0owN%252Fy1L4SBA9Nhe8YJYDnM7nkFxu7vviVG 229N9OypvBS7kBbN0gJIsEs4m1wuMNeCTBfo6r7ET4gADU2ebJ Oe6%252FVqOxmMQhpK%252B2zO8JweFOJCCMnWQJefcL%252Bv 0ntgefNKYjqRRnIPTuwHy%252FDsDHCMhiCCMF%252B%252BVL Fnc372%252F00PWh4mIBnbaa%252BdYWAwYQ49FFNeKYqxlnhJ ODSW7mi%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524) for reference.

Thanks Geedublya, but link won't work (blocked). Is there a particular size/shape that suits L494?

Bails
12th July 2021, 06:20 PM
I used stick on Arial, range is not the greatest but will suit my needs and is an easy install. HAve no idea where to get power from , son in law fitted the GME unit in driver side footwell.

My nest issue is cel fi go I have purchased the light bar mount , expensive but will use this for light bar and Cel-Fi ariel mount.

RANGE ROVER SPORT L494 BLACK LED LIGHT BAR MOUNTING BRACKET | AutoElecOz (https://autoelecoz.com.au/product/range-rover-sport-l494-black-led-light-bar-mounting-bracket/)

Geedublya
13th July 2021, 04:36 AM
Thanks Geedublya, but link won't work (blocked). Is there a particular size/shape that suits L494?

They are a mini blade (https://www.repco.com.au/en/globes-batteries-electrical/electrical-accessories/fuses-circuit-breakers/narva-add-a-circuit-mini-blade-fuse-holder-2-way-20a-1-pce-54408bl/p/A9472649?rgfeed=true&cid=google-shopping&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&region_id=100026&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0K-HBhDDARIsAFJ6UGjzFlePgJAsM3pAuh-B7macufQyGX1RsyI1sAu6iXC3UKPLQPEYUvAaAu6UEALw_wcB)

Tote
13th July 2021, 09:47 AM
I have given this some thought and I think that if I were to do something permanent I'd go with an on glass antenna on the rear drivers side window, UHF mounted behind the panel with the fuse box and a radio with a handset control with an extended microphone cable to near the drivers seat. That way the only long cable run is for the mic. I'm pretty sure GME sell a UHF with an extendable microphone lead that would do the job.

Regards,
Tote

Gregz
25th July 2021, 01:21 PM
I followed Tote's suggestion, some photos attached.
Photo showing opening back rh panel. There are 2 panels there, avoid some pain by not opening the one closest the rear.
Used a piggy back fuse holder as suggested, used fuse no. 3 which was for heated rear seat which my car does not have.
Bracket that came with the Oricom 395 was not suitable for me, so I used another, at the top also another plate at the other end that I then cable tied. Bought extension mic cable that I threaded under the sill to the front... followed what I had done previously for llams cable, it is a bit of a pain but doable.
Routed the antenna cable up through the gap next to the seatbelt, used a cable tie inside to keep it away from the seatbelt.
The inside part of the gme antenna (base) just clears the radio antenna wires on the glass by a couple of mm. Positioned that first then the outer.
Yet to mount the mic, probably will put it to the right of steerimg wheel, I have the llams switch there, so will put it above that..
Have tested it, and seems to work fine.

Gregz
31st July 2021, 04:07 PM
Have now mounted the mic.
. I put it above the small panel , above my Llams switch. Fashioned an appropriate bracket out of a right angle bracket. The drill hole is hidden behind the small panel. The extension mic cable, at 3m, was not quite long enough to reach a point where I could mount it in a socket. So just using a rj12 coupler hidden behind the drivers kickboard for now.... however that rj12 coupler, supplied with the extension cable, seems to lose connectivity if the cables are under any tension , so I will have to get a replacement. I might get another 1m cable so I can make a good socket point. Other than that it all works fine. No interference with radio or vice versa.

Pedro_The_Swift
1st August 2021, 11:09 AM
A mate has a small stick on antenna, buts its just literally a sticker, about 4 inches high. He placed it on the outside at the bottom/middle of the windscreen. Says it works fine..

sirstaf
20th November 2021, 10:09 AM
There is a great side panel bonnet mounted bracket available from Labtronx Home (http://www.labtronx.com.au) $66 looks clean and does a great job.

Desert Traveller
17th July 2023, 10:44 AM
Good morning. Has anyone mounted a 6.6dBi antenna on one of these brackets?

jh972
31st July 2023, 10:34 AM
There is a great side panel bonnet mounted bracket available from Labtronx Home (http://www.labtronx.com.au) $66 looks clean and does a great job.
Not for L494 though, I think.

Graeme
31st July 2023, 11:36 AM
The website states to contact them for L494 brackets.

Bails
1st August 2023, 09:15 AM
There is a great side panel bonnet mounted bracket available from Labtronx Home (http://www.labtronx.com.au) $66 looks clean and does a great job.

Says not for L494 RRS

Pedro_The_Swift
1st August 2023, 12:28 PM
I bought one of these two years back after following this thread,,
Talked to about 4 people since, all pilot cars.. [wink11]

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/nLQAAOSwCBtjX9yx/s-l500.jpg