UHF Placement & installation in a D2?

[FenianEel]

Ok folks,

I have a GME TX4000, and will probably be installing it either 2moro or on the weekend.

I have a mounting bracket, not a dashpod or anything similar.
Was looking at putting it on roof, front centre, or behind/beside centre console, or right hand side of transmission tunnel (next to drivers L leg)

So, I was wondering.....

where have any D2 (or other) owners installed their UHF's? Got any pics?

Are there any hints. advice, tips etc., you good folk can give me, before I get into it.

(Spank you very little in advance for all the sarcastic replies) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[DEFENDERZOOK]

<span style="color:blue">another popular spot is on the back of the cubby box....(centre console...)</span>

[FenianEel]

I like that option Zook, and am considering it, although it would have to contend with school bags, and a few children getting in and out.

Does anyone make a 7 seater trailer :?: :!: https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[DEFENDERZOOK]

<span style="color:blue">you could use the back half of a troopy and attach a draw bar and tow hitch.....</span>

[FenianEel]

To quote Daryl Kerrigan

Zook, "I always said you're an ideas man."

[DEFENDERZOOK]

<span style="color:blue">who's daryl kerrigan.....?</span>

[FenianEel]

a.k.a. Michael Caton - the actor

Daryl Kerrigan - from the Australian movie - "The castle"

[landy_man]

[quote=DEFENDERZOOK]<span style="color:blue">who's daryl kerrigan.....?</span>

ARE YOU SERIOUS - A man's home is his CASTLE..
Ahhh.. the serenity...

any other classic Kerrigan quotes.. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[FenianEel]

It's the vibe - Dennis Denuto

[DEFENDERZOOK]

<span style="color:blue">ill be back - the terminator</span>

[harryw]

I couldn't find an easy spot for mine so went the Opposite Lock D2 pod, the pod can accomodate 2 radios.

I have had it in for 2 years now and don't even notice it now, plus if I move to another vehicle I can take it with me without leaving holes in whereever I fixed it to

regards

[DEFENDERZOOK]

where does this pod mount to.....?


got any pics...?

[harryw]

Not good with pics but I found it on the OL site.

http://www.oppositelock.com.au/redesign/de...6&itemID=CBDLD2 (http://www.oppositelock.com.au/redesign/department/productDetails.aspx'deptID=11&catID=26&itemID=CBDLD2)

That is where it is

regards

[barryj]

Originally posted by FenianEel
Ok folks,

I have a GME TX4000, and will probably be installing it either 2moro or on the weekend.

I have a mounting bracket, not a dashpod or anything similar.
Was looking at putting it on roof, front centre, or behind/beside centre console, or right hand side of transmission tunnel (next to drivers L leg)

So, I was wondering.....

where have any D2 (or other) owners installed their UHF's? Got any pics?

Are there any hints. advice, tips etc., you good folk can give me, before I get into it.

(Spank you very little in advance for all the sarcastic replies) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

I think mine is the same model UHF as yours. I mounted mine on the right hand side of the tranmission tunel. It gives me something to rest my leg against on long trips 8) .

I will have a look next time I drive the Discovery and try to post a pic or two.

[WADE]

If you had a GME 3400 you could have mounted the body under the dash and the remote head above high low level.

[Andrewpv01]

I suppose you could do yours the same as mine, but I think mine is probably wider than yours.
Just stuff it between the passenger seat and the console :oops: 8O https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Andrew

[FenianEel]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(\"barryj)</div><div class='quotemain'> I think mine is the same model UHF as yours. I mounted mine on the right hand side of the tranmission tunel. It gives me something to rest my leg against on long trips 8) .

I will have a look next time I drive the Discovery and try to post a pic or two.[/b][/quote]

Barryj, any chance of some pics?

Where in Brissy are you?

[LoadedDisco]

I would not mount it next to your leg on the drivers side as you will find it a pain. You will defiantly notice the change in comforts factor if your leg will rest against it, will depend if you have long legs or short legs with the room factor.

With that unit if not mounted on the dash in a pod is the rear of the centre console.

[Grizzly_Adams]

Sorry guys Defender owner here just wanna put my 0.02c worth in.

I try to keep all my electric gizmo's up off the floor - the higher up the better.

Just in case you have to cross a flooded river or something and water gets in - if you forget to turn off your radio then it is fried.

Something to keep in mind...

Cheers,


Glenn.

[DEFENDERZOOK]

Originally posted by Grizzly_Adams
Sorry guys Defender owner here just wanna put my 0.02c worth in.

I try to keep all my electric gizmo's up off the floor - the higher up the better.

Just in case you have to cross a flooded river or something and water gets in - if you forget to turn off your radio then it is fried.

Something to keep in mind...

Cheers,


Glenn.



[b]<span style="color:blue">
you mean like this....?</span>



https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I've had mine on the rear of the centre cubby for years,, and a remote speaker above the window switches.


and NO Zook,, there are NO pics. :wink:

[DEFENDERZOOK]

Originally posted by Pedro_The_Swift
I've had mine on the rear of the centre cubby for years,, and a remote speaker above the window switches.


and NO Zook,, there are NO pics. :wink:


<span style="color:blue">im going to buy you a camera for your 21st birthday.....</span>

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Good O!

only a couple of years to wait :roll: :wink: https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Robbo]

This is where I mounted my Icom UHF.https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[barryj]

Originally posted by Robbo
This is where I mounted my Icom UHF.http://www.hunt101.com/img/303551.jpg

Nice job.

[Grizzly_Adams]

Originally posted by DEFENDERZOOK

[b]<span style="color:blue">
you mean like this....?</span>



https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Yup, pretty much exactly like that :-)

[MickG]

Mine used to be mounted on the passenger side of the trans tunnel but I found I couldn't easily reach/read it when driving, so I moved it up next to the rear view mirror and angled it slightly so I can see it, works a treat and means I can see/adjust very easily whilst on the move.

Aye, Mick

[MT]

[quote=DEFENDERZOOK]<span style="color:blue">who's daryl kerrigan.....?</span>

That one has to go 'straight to the pool room..'

[wardy1]

I ave a Uniden, think its about the same size. Mine is on the left side of the trans tunnel...tht way I don't get uncomfortable :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[FenianEel]

Thanks lads, it's installed - above rear vision mirror.

All suggestions & help were greatly appreciated & RAVE CD v. helpful - cheers Incisor!

Boring pics to follow

[DEFENDERZOOK]

<span style="color:blue">pics of ideas are never boring....

they help everyone else......</span>

[FenianEel]

OK happy snap time.

http://www.aulro.com/albums/album368/UHF1.thumb.jpg
Went for this position for ease of use and less likely to get damaged - in travel or by little fingers https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

http://www.aulro.com/albums/album368/UHF.thumb.jpg
Just another pic - was surprised how easy the installation was actually.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
Aerial front view - nice compact, still fits in the garage (unlike the rear of the car - but's that's another post to come) :roll:

http://www.aulro.com/albums/album368/Aerial_2.thumb.jpg
Side view of aerial.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Umm, yeah try to drill holes in object - not your finger!!
:twisted: :roll: https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[p38arover]

Originally posted by DEFENDERZOOK
where does this pod mount to.....?


got any pics...?

See http://www.consoles.com/Rover_choose_model.htm for other LR models.

Disco 94 onward shown below:

http://www.consoles.com/Images/Pods/Discovery_94on_dash.jpg

http://www.consoles.com/Images/Pods/Discovery_94on_dash_2.jpg

http://www.consoles.com/Images/Pods/Discovery_94on_dash_3.jpg

[DEFENDERZOOK]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/




[size=18][b]<span style="color:blue">let me guess.....it hurt till the pain stopped....?</span>

[FenianEel]

Ha Ha - yes! Once the cursing stop! It would've peeled paint!

What a pussy!

[DEFENDERZOOK]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/





[b]<span style="color:blue">and are they screws sticking out of the roof....?</span>

[FenianEel]

[quote=DEFENDERZOOK]http://www.aulro.com/albums/album368/Aerial.thumb.jpg





[b]<span style="color:blue">and are they screws sticking out of the roof....?</span>

Say again, over?!

Roof racks are the only thing sticking out of the roof.......

What are you looking at Zook? 8O

[abaddonxi]

[quote=DEFENDERZOOK]http://www.aulro.com/albums/album368/Drilled_Finger.thumb.jpg




[size=18][b]<span style="color:blue">let me guess.....it hurt till the pain stopped....?</span>

Doesn't hurt a bit going in, it's getting the bit out that hurts.

:twisted:

Simon

[DEFENDERZOOK]

<span style="color:blue">hey...what exactly did you screw the radio to....?

the plastic wont be strong enough to hold the weight...especially over the big bumps.....

you may need to wear a helmet.....unless you screwed it to the metal roof support....</span>

[abaddonxi]

[quote=DEFENDERZOOK]<span style="color:blue">hey...what exactly did you screw the radio to....?

the plastic wont be strong enough to hold the weight...especially over the big bumps.....

you may need to wear a helmet.....unless you screwed it to the metal roof support....</span>

Yeah, but it should grip on the finger no worries.

Cheers
Simon