Thread: UHF Radio recomendations and mounting locations

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)

Lots of good threads on uhf & aerial, here's a couple with plenty of ideas:
ICom IC-450N installation plan
Aerial install for D3/D4 TailGate
GME TX3340 install.

I have a bonnet mounted bracket for the aerial and a remote-head GME unit with controls on the mic.
Very happy with this setup and like that it is almost invisible when not required.







Scott

Under the passenger seat. Have a look under there. Remote head with controls. Here are threads to look at.

ICom IC-450N installation plan


UHF Radio and Antenna Recommendations

cheers

Thanks guys, I did go for a hunt through threads and found some info.

Was thinking of possible a folding aerial mount on the 1st rack mount in the roof otherwise the side bonnet bracket looks the easiest option.

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!

I'm guessing this is
ClicOn Angled Mount - Not for woodgrain

and then you just mount the normal microphone holder on it?

And out of curiosity, why put the aerial all the way at the back with a long cable tun - why not at the front of the roof?

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!

Originally Posted by Aussie Jeepster

I'm guessing this is
ClicOn Angled Mount - Not for woodgrain

and then you just mount the normal microphone holder on it?

That mount is the Brodit ProClip mentioned in the other threads (holdmyphone call it ClicOn) Angled Mount - 10-17 - Discovery 4 - Land Rover - Dashboard Mounts - Device Mounts | HoldMyPhone and yes, you mount the mic holder to the bracket.

You can get these for both sides from dsl developments - part numbers 654413 or 854413 Brodit Proclip Search | DSLDevelopments | Brodit UK

I put mine drivers side of the console but cut it in half :

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David

Originally Posted by Aussie Jeepster

I'm guessing this is
ClicOn Angled Mount - Not for woodgrain

and then you just mount the normal microphone holder on it?

And out of curiosity, why put the aerial all the way at the back with a long cable tun - why not at the front of the roof?

Yep, as per David - the HoldmyPhone unit, with the standard supplied mount on it. I just used a spare 3M sticky pad from those removable hooks you can get at Bunnings.

The decision for mounting at the rear, well, I don't have the full length rails, so it would have been above the B pillar more or less, and i didn't really want that half-way look. I was also worried about possible noise/whistling at speed, and so wanted it a bit further away. Mounting at the back also meant the cable runs straight back, then one curve around to head forwards under the rail - in the middle would have needed an 'S curve, with much tighter radius. I liked not having to drill the metal rail too, so no potential rust issues.

Downside is the antenna can be at a bit more risk from low handing trees/branches, especially when the car if listing to one side on a tight track. I've been using a 'rubber ducky' style antenna in wooded areas, and haven't had any issues so far...