UHF Radio recomendations and mounting locations

Bob Rider · 16th January 2021, 07:14 AM

Originally Posted by Oztourer

Mounted mine under the lid of the centre console cubby. Fitted a connector to plug the mic into and used antenna mount from Labtronix (Aerial Bracket)

Very nice installation. Can you tell me where you routed the power from? If you connected directly to the battery where did pass through the fire wall? Thank you.

**Oztourer** · 4th March 2021, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Rider

Very nice installation. Can you tell me where you routed the power from? If you connected directly to the battery where did pass through the fire wall? Thank you.

Sorry for the late reply. I picked up power from the existing (unused) plug that would power the cooler cubby if installed. This power is always available straight from the battery without the need for ignition. I ran the aerial cable through a plug in the firewall but can’t remember if it was on the drivers side or passenger.

**loanrangie** · 5th March 2021, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Oztourer

Sorry for the late reply. I picked up power from the existing (unused) plug that would power the cooler cubby if installed. This power is always available straight from the battery without the need for ignition. I ran the aerial cable through a plug in the firewall but can’t remember if it was on the drivers side or passenger.

What colour was the spare connector, i think i noticed it under the center console tray when i had it out the other day.

**Oztourer** · 17th March 2021, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by loanrangie

What colour was the spare connector, i think i noticed it under the center console tray when i had it out the other day.

Can’t remember exactly (grey possibly) but here is the relevant circuit diagram.

**Tombie** · 18th March 2021, 07:25 AM

Originally Posted by Oztourer

Sorry for the late reply. I picked up power from the existing (unused) plug that would power the cooler cubby if installed. This power is always available straight from the battery without the need for ignition. I ran the aerial cable through a plug in the firewall but can’t remember if it was on the drivers side or passenger.

Not quite. It’s a switched power source. Wakes when you open the vehicle.

Shuts down soon after locking.

**MY15tdv6** · 2nd April 2021, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by veebs

I went with the GME XRS-320, with the remote unit mounted under the dash (very light, double sided tape did the job).
A pro clip (brodit) holds the handset. Can all be removed if wanted.

This is usually a shopping trolley, and I don't have (or want) a bullbar, so I made up an antenna mount for the roof. Coax runs underneath the roofrail, down the a-pillar and into the engine bay. Then through the firewall into the remote unit. Makes for awesome reception up that high!

Hey verbs where abouts did you stick the unit under the dash I can't find a good spot for it

**Tombie** · 2nd April 2021, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by MY15tdv6

Hey verbs where abouts did you stick the unit under the dash I can't find a good spot for it

Put the unit under drivers seat

**veebs** · 3rd April 2021, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by MY15tdv6

Hey verbs where abouts did you stick the unit under the dash I can't find a good spot for it

I opened up the cover under the steering wheel, then cable tied it to something pretty solid in the void under there. You can take a second layer of plastic off for better access (need to for getting to the grommit anyway). There is also a brake controller in there.

Doesn’t look neat, but it’s hidden, so who cares :-)

I did make sure to check that anything to do with the steering column is well clear.

**HarryO** · 3rd April 2021, 09:23 AM

I mounted mine same position but used one of the existing studs - welded up a bracket and all good.

**rapserv** · 11th April 2021, 10:27 PM

I bought a GME XRS 370 to replace an Icom IC440S that the previous owner had had installed.
It took me nearly the whole weekend to work out where the old unit had been physically located in the D4.
It seemed to me that the 'logical' place to have installed the base would have been under either the driver or passenger seats .. but no .. I finally found it wedged between the firewall and the heater motor ... a very small area almost made for it .. above the front passengers feet.
I must say, I was expecting to find at least 'some' space under the dash to install the new unit, but was amazed that there is basically no space for ANYTHING ... at all.
I didn't mind the exercise too much as a found it a worthwhile learning experience to pull almost the entire dash apart as there may be a need to get in there in the future for some unknown reason.
I reckon if you poured a bucket of water into the top of the dash you'd be lucky to see any come out the bottom.
I put the new base in exactly the same position, picked up the same supply and pulled a drawer string through when removing the old antenna cable .. to pull the new cable back through.
Now to fit my Codan NGT HF unit ... which will be going under the drivers or passengers seat!
Antenna mount will be off the rear wheel carrier and I'm happy to provide pics if anyone is interested.

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