Fitting of UHF to GU4 Patrol

Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 19:30
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G'day

I have got a GU4 Patrol ST 2008. Having trouble trying to figure out how best to mount my UHF radio (Uniden UH400sx RM) it has the remote controls in the actual mic so I dont need to see the power unit if I dont want to. I have seen the dashpods, any other ideas? photos would be great.

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Chris
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Reply By: SteveL - Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 21:28

Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 21:28
If you don't intend to do any deep water crossings you could mount the unit under the seat and extend the mic. cable so you can mount the mic. on the dash somewhere.
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Reply By: Member - Ed. C. (QLD) - Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 21:32

Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 21:32
I just recently fitted a (GME) remote head unit to my daughter & SIL's GU4...
mounted the main unit (w/- cradle) to the panel directly below the steering column, & the remote head beneath the heater/fan controls in front of the gearstick... main unit is unobtrusive, and the legs clear it no problems when getting in/out..

If your Uniden is a compact unit, try it there and see what you think..


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Reply By: Chris85 - Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 21:39

Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 21:39
Thanks for the replies, under the steering column sounds good
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Reply By: Member - nrb1748 (VIC) - Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 22:07

Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 at 22:07
Hello Chris,

I have mounted my UHF 'box' out of sight (although mine is a GME Electrophone).

There is enough room behind the panel at the back of the centre console. If you remove the rear seat ash tray you are looking into the spot I am referring to. Only 4 screws to remove the plastic cover and easy access to do the installation. I secured the UHF mounting bracket to the back 'wall' of the centre console storage bin.

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Follow Up By: Member - joc45 (WA) - Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 at 15:28

Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 at 15:28
Not sure of its dimensions, but some people have mounted their UHF vertically in the switch panel area of the GU console on the opposite side of the handbrake (earlier GUs, anyway). Works for the GME.
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Follow Up By: Member - nrb1748 (VIC) - Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 at 19:25

Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 at 19:25
Chris,

After having a closer look at the radio you are talking about obviously my suggestion is not an option for you, but it's still a good one for remote head radios.

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Reply By: Member - Bucky (VIC) - Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 at 06:16

Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 at 06:16
Mate in Albury has mounted the main unit under passenger seat, and the remote head site neatly between the gap at the front of the console, and the bottom of the dash...

Dunno where I will put UHF in my GU, ( pick it up Friday ) , hopefully in a neat spot, somewhere, as I am chasing a Icom 400 Pro, and it's a solid unit.

Maybe I will be forced to get a remote head one, like you have..just for neatness,
There will be somewhere, all I have to do is find a spot for the Icom

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Follow Up By: SteveL - Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 at 17:30

Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 at 17:30
Icom has just released the IC-440 remote control mic. radio.
new icom
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Reply By: Chris85 - Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 at 10:44

Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 at 10:44
Thanks guys, much appreciated.

This is my radio

Uniden UH400sx

So as you can see all I need to see is the mic (as all the controls are in it).

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Chris
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Follow Up By: Member - Ed. C. (QLD) - Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 at 12:41

Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 at 12:41
Yeah, I knew which one you were talkin' about ;-))

that's why I suggested the location I did, so as to be "out of the way" without being completely hidden away, as you do have the display on the front of the front of the unit, and it's handy (IMO) to be able to confirm at a glance what channel you're on, or whatever else the radio's doin' ;-)

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Follow Up By: Chris85 - Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 at 14:23

Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 at 14:23
Yeah that is a good idea.

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Reply By: Member - John - Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 at 16:12

Thursday, Jul 17, 2008 at 16:12
G'day, my UHF remote head unit, is mounted above the centre console, the one on the roof and the remote head attached in front of the galsses holder, angled towards the driver. Looks neat and every thing is out of harms way. Hope this gives you another option.
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