Codan HF Radio Aerial Mounting

This is probably what you need.
My brother has one and it works fine.
http://lakecomm.com.au/hfant&acc.html#mb

The only option for the 200 is on the rear with a tyre carrier or on the bull bar, I would not be putting it on the bull bar.

I've had my Codan AutoTuner mounted on the bullbar of my 'Cruiser for more than ten years and although it's illegal I've never been pulled up by the boys in blue. As an active member of a HF club it's a subject that comes up regularly and no-one I know has ever been booked.
In saying that Codan now have a very small aerial that can be mounted behind the grill !

VKE237 HF radio Club Sel 6678

Rob.

The new 3040 whip antenna is designed for bullbars and is legal in every state.

Other than that you need a rear bar.

My concern with the front mounting is not legality, vision or whether it sits there for ten years or not, but the likelihood of it being damaged in a frontal impact, when you are very likely going to want to use it. Furthermore, you'd be worrying that every branch, roo or minor indiscretion might take out your expensive antenna.

Having said that, in a rollover it will be rendered useless wherever it is mounted.

If you are in a convoy where others have radios too, or if you have a satphone then all the above is irrelevant. Put it where you will.

Mine is mounted down the back. The base of the whip is level with the roof (so when its very rough I can remove the whip and the unit is shielded from trees and branches by the car. The base of the autotune is about 1.2 m above the deck - high enough to be out of the way if some turkey runs up my clacker.

The new compact Codan autotune looks like it might solve a lot of the mounting issues. Alternatively, you could use an autotune made by someone else like SGC. For a while Codan rebadged the SGC 230 and sold it as a part of their base station kit.

Bob

It would help people here if you say what series Landcruiser GXL you own.
Is it a Landcruiser Troopcarrier 78series GXL or
A Landcruiser Traytop 79series GXL, or
A Landcruiser 200series Wagon GXL or
A Landcruiser Prado 120 series GXL??

Chers
Phil

Hi Justawandering
Try Peter Dwyer from Telstat Aviation, he has setups for all remote antennas. Phone no is 03 9708 2224 He's very good at what he does, a Codan Distributor and service and repairs.
Regards
Outbackjack1

Re , the legallity of mounting on the front , have just found a website that explains it as per the law in Australia.
Road Transport Authority Information Bulletin Protruding Vehicle Accessories and Equipment
Large Base Radio Antennas
Forward mounting of large base radio antennas should only be undertaken when it is impossible or impractical to install the antenna to the rear of the vehicle. The installation must be attached as low as is practical to ensure the large diameter section of the antenna projects above the bonnet line for the minimum distance.
Only one large base antenna (large diameter base) may be fitted to the front of a vehicle and must be fitted to the left side. The maximum diameter permitted is 75mm. All sharp edges or protrusions which could cause injury to anyone making contact with the device must be removed or rounded.
Antennas must not obscure any light. In particular, the visibility of indicator lights at all viewing angles must not be reduced, and if so, additional lights must be fitted or the original light relocated in accordance with the relevant legislation or Australian Design Rules.
GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 | phone: 132281 | www.act.gov.au

Hope this helps
muz