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Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 25, 2003 at 19:28

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Michael

I have recently purchased a Uniden UHF/AM radio. What are the best aerials to use. Is it best to install them both on the bull bar?

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Reply By: GOB member vic - Wednesday, Jun 25, 2003 at 20:24

Wednesday, Jun 25, 2003 at 20:24

micheal went to a radio do at telstat on saturday last week and according to the gentleman there there is a dual aerial coming very soon
other wise if you run 2 aerials the bull bars as good as any
steve 89 nissan looking foward to august and more travelling

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Follow Up By: Member - Bill- Thursday, Jun 26, 2003 at 14:53

Thursday, Jun 26, 2003 at 14:53

Actually, it is aleady available. The brand is Laser . I was sold it with the radio about 12mths ago now at Barrie Auto Electrics, Hornsby NSW. There is a splitter box that comes with it (one cable in, 2 out) that separates the UHF and AM signals. I assume you can use it with two separate radio's too. I think it's about a 6db gain, black whip about 1M long. Works fine.Regds

Bill

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Reply By: Member - GOPE (SA) - Wednesday, Jun 25, 2003 at 20:43

Wednesday, Jun 25, 2003 at 20:43

Michael,
Why not try clicking on "Vehicle Requirements" above, then "communications", see what you find. Perhaps try a business search under "communications" for the area you live. Lots of info on site.
CheersOnly a few more sleeps.

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Reply By: Member - Rohan K - Wednesday, Jun 25, 2003 at 21:14

Wednesday, Jun 25, 2003 at 21:14

Actually, for the UHF, the roof is best.Smile, you're on ExplorOz
Rohan (Sydney - on the QLD side of the Harbour Bridge)

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Reply By: Voxson (Adelaide) - Wednesday, Jun 25, 2003 at 21:54

Wednesday, Jun 25, 2003 at 21:54

Hi Michael...The UHF antenna is a simple rule... "the higher the better"...... UHF is affected by things in the way of the antenna....
Buy yourself a swingdown antenna mount so you dont have to get outta the car to get the antenna off when you go under the carport..._____________________________________________
Countin the days till July 4th. *Cape York Trip*
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Follow Up By: Rosco - Thursday, Jun 26, 2003 at 21:40

Thursday, Jun 26, 2003 at 21:40

Hi Voxson,

where do you get swing down antenna mounts, I tried Powerhouse and Prestige Comm catalgue but no luck ..

thanks

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Follow Up By: Voxson (Adelaide) - Thursday, Jun 26, 2003 at 23:10

Thursday, Jun 26, 2003 at 23:10

Hi Rosco.. I cant help you over there but in Adelaide it is http://www.electricbug.com.au....................................
You could do a phone order with them... The mount is adjustable with a ratchet affect so you can change the amount of force it take to pull to the roof..._____________________________________________
Countin the days till July 4th. *Cape York Trip*
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