Mounting a UHF in a Disco

LoadedDisco · 12th June 2006, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by Slunnie

Yep, the GME TX3400 with the head unit under the drinks holder behind the transfer lever, and the body under the dash. Great spot unless you have drinks in the holder.

Same as Slunnie with the type of radio and where it it positioned. Found the GME great.

**cookiesa** · 12th June 2006, 08:42 PM

I have a uniden full unit mounted in the overhead "console" that is standard. You can cut out the blank plate and mount it there. I was happy to do that as I will probably leave it in there when I upgrade and replace it with a detachable head unit.

Failing that I figure it will be cheaper to buy another console from a wrecker than buy an aftermarket roof console anyway!

**p38arover** · 13th June 2006, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by cookiesa

I have a uniden full unit mounted in the overhead "console" that is standard. You can cut out the blank plate and mount it there. I was happy to do that as I will probably leave it in there when I upgrade and replace it with a detachable head unit.

Failing that I figure it will be cheaper to buy another console from a wrecker than buy an aftermarket roof console anyway!

I have some original Disco 1 overhead consoles for sale.

Ron

**DiscoTDI** · 13th June 2006, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by cookiesa

I have a uniden full unit mounted in the overhead "console" that is standard. You can cut out the blank plate and mount it there. I was happy to do that as I will probably leave it in there when I upgrade and replace it with a detachable head unit.

Failing that I figure it will be cheaper to buy another console from a wrecker than buy an aftermarket roof console anyway!

I was considering this option, do you find the microphone cables hanging down annoying or can you tuck them out of the way?

**one_iota** · 13th June 2006, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by DiscoTDI

I was considering this option, do you find the microphone cables hanging down annoying or can you tuck them out of the way?

Mine is mounted there and no it is not distracting except for when the microphone falls off the clip on rough roads and whacks me in the face.

**DiscoTDI** · 13th June 2006, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by one_iota

Mine is mounted there and no it is not distracting except for when the microphone falls off the clip on rough roads and whacks me in the face.

Its a bit like putting maps in the map holders and they end up hitting your kids in the head on take off

**one_iota** · 13th June 2006, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by DiscoTDI

Its a bit like putting maps in the map holders and they end up hitting your kids in the head on take off

Yes ....ballistic editions of Simpson's Field Guide to Australian Birds...who said that bird watching is a gentle pursuit except that being hit on the noggin by a pair of Gerber binoculars is worse

**DEFENDERZOOK** · 13th June 2006, 07:31 PM

you need to wear a helmet.....

**DiscoTDI** · 13th June 2006, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by DEFENDERZOOK

you need to wear a helmet.....

So did my baby when she got hit with the book

**matbor** · 13th June 2006, 08:19 PM

Not a very good photo, but mine is mounted on a bracket and screwed to the plastic trim. if you want a better photo I can take another one, as this one is a bit old now. And this pic is also missing the mic mounting that i added.

anyhow....

Matt.

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