UHF for a freebie

[Grasshoppr]

Can anyone advise me on any brand of TX radio to fit/suit a 2004 TD4 manual. :( It's all a matter of choice. Dont really want to screw into the dash. Has anyone used one of those remote face plate types. Any suggestions on mounting the uhf antenna.:confused:
Cheers.
Bruce

[dmdigital]

For versatility in fitting you really can't beat the Icom IC-440. Unfortunately its not as cheap as some other options, but it has some key advantages:

Mic/Speaker/Controls all in handset and it can even be unclipped from the extension lead stored in the centre console when not needed.
2m of extension lead to handset means base unit can go almost anywhere

The GME equivalent still has the speaker back on the base unit.

For mounting think about using black silastic (the windscreen variant). I used this to mount the UHF base unit in my D2 and D1 very successfully, no screws required

Can't help with the antenna mounting on a Freebie.

[beforethevision]

I have fitted an Icom IC-208H, for the same reasons as above, all controls can be operated via the handset.
Ordered from Here... (http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-content-section-01-icom.htm)

I suppose the easiest way to show mounting is to post pictures.

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

The display and handset...
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/


The actual radio sits under the centre console (on top of the tunnel) forward of the gear stick. There is a fair bit of room in there.

Cheers!

[Psimpson7]

I have one of the GME TX3440's with all the controls in the hand set... means that I have mounted the unit (which is very small) behind the seats and just have the hand set visible.

Only thing to consider with it is that the speaker is in the main body so dont bury it too deep!!

Cheers

[Xavie]

I have fitted an Icom IC-208H, for the same reasons as above, all controls can be operated via the handset.
Ordered from Here... (http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-content-section-01-icom.htm)

I suppose the easiest way to show mounting is to post pictures.




The actual radio sits under the centre console (on top of the tunnel) forward of the gear stick. There is a fair bit of room in there.

Cheers!


Is this radio hard to program for normal uhf? how is it done?

Cheers,
Xav

[Mockery]

I just got me a little hand-held to tide me over until funds allow better, but was looking at the basic TX3220 and putting it above the rearview mirror, in that little 'sunglasses holder' which fits no glasses I know of.
The black plastic bit might need a little cutting, but I'm fine with that. Wiring can run across and down the A-Pillar...
Anyone see any major problems with this? Cord dangling down might impede view? Handpiece could fall off and scone you in the head?

[Grasshoppr]

I have fitted an Icom IC-208H, for the same reasons as above, all controls can be operated via the handset.
Ordered from Here... (http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-content-section-01-icom.htm)

I suppose the easiest way to show mounting is to post pictures.

The antenna...
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7089/03122008198uu2.jpg

The display and handset...
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5259/03122008199cq0.jpg


The actual radio sits under the centre console (on top of the tunnel) forward of the gear stick. There is a fair bit of room in there.

Cheers!

Thanks for the picks, great help, looks like I'll go for the under seat model with the controls on the mike. what was the comment on programming by above ???
Cheers
Bruce

[Grasshoppr]

I just got me a little hand-held to tide me over until funds allow better, but was looking at the basic TX3220 and putting it above the rearview mirror, in that little 'sunglasses holder' which fits no glasses I know of.
The black plastic bit might need a little cutting, but I'm fine with that. Wiring can run across and down the A-Pillar...
Anyone see any major problems with this? Cord dangling down might impede view? Handpiece could fall off and scone you in the head?

Cheers for the idea, but my 04 does not have sun glassers holder near the mirror. Is your a 3 door. Mines a 5 door.
Like the colour though.
Bruce

[Mockery]

mine is an '05 3-door.
I thought it would be the same around the forward areas...

[beforethevision]

Is this radio hard to program for normal uhf? how is it done?

Cheers,
Xav

Gday,

The 208 has to have UHF CB range added when ordered, as it doesnt cover those frequencies stock (Software mod ~50$ IIRC). It was simple to program, and while it looks complicated, after a quick flick through the manual I programmed in 0->40 UHF CB channels and no longer needs much intervention, bar volume and squelch.

The unit does me really well, good volume, good range, only downside is the mic is not the strongest and you have to speak up compared to other units I have used. This may be due to me not finding the gain in the software however :S.

To fit the interface panel, i just got the dremel out and removed the blank switch and cubby hole from the black plastic piece holding the electric window switches.
Cheers!

[Grasshoppr]

mine is an '05 3-door.
I thought it would be the same around the forward areas...

Reading my owners manual, their is a couple of differances, apart from taking your roof off. sun glass holder is one. I suppose a CB will fit up there.

[Grasshoppr]

doing the home work after reading your suggestions.
3 on the market to pick from, GME TX3440, ICON IC-440, UNIDEN UH400SX,
all have the remote hand controls.
I'm favouring the GME first, ICON second then UNIDEN.
GUYS, any bad problem found with them.

Does the GME have a rear jack for an extension speaker?

regards
Bruce