UHF radio

Hi Brian
Assuming that you have a roo bar.
Mount the aerial, run the wires through the bulk head and attach the aerial plug.
My uhf is mounted on the center consul with industrial velcro tape and plugs into the cigarette lighter plug. When wiring up the male cig. plug you attach the positive wire to the sprung loaded centre contact.
With the velcro you can mount the unit anywhere. Just make sure you clean the area where the velcro goes with metho. Hic!!
Once I worked out where the unit was going it took about 1/2 hour from woe to go.

Tony

Hi Brian
Check out the new GME TX3340. You will not get a smaller vehicle mounted UHF radio that is Australian made, 3 year warranty and will fit anywhere out of the way

http://www.gme.net.au/products/radio-communications/uhf-477mhz-cb-radios/TX3340

Cheers

Stephen

Hiya Brian

Get yourself an external aerial RFI 6.5db is a happy medium meaning hilly and flat areas,buy either Icom 41s (i use x2) or Gme Handheld if thats what you really want and when ordering get bnc connector,BNC just screws on where the original aerial goes then you snap on the external wire to it,Connect the power to ciggy lighter and thats it,i also use a mike for incar.The range once connected to external is the same as incar unit provided you get a 5w one.

Take out,Take off BNC Connecter and screw on aerial supplied with handhand..Simple as that


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Hi Bryan R,

It just so happens that I have a relatively new GME TX3200 sitting here gathering dust with all new installation wiring and a new 6db aerial that mounts easily to the hood gutter. If you're interested send me a contact number or e-mail.

Paul

Brian,

It depends what you're going to use the unit for, and how often...
If you're just using it for convoys or talking to truckies while they overtake you, you wouldn't really need 5w and for occasional use, a lower powered handheld unit would be fine. If you're looking at longer range communications (ie. where you can't physically see the other party) you'd need 5w (the maximum allowable without a licence) and preferably an external antenna. If you're looking at something that you will use a lot, get the fitted one which is powered off the car. If you'd ever like to use it out of the car then obviously you'll need a handheld unit.

If you get one fitted, you might still consider a lower powered handheld unit - there are a number of situations where this can save your voice: eg. backing the A-Van into a tight spot, a person can get out to guide the driver and can easily communicate without yelling their lungs out! If you've ever said "I didn't hear you say STOP!" then the set up could pay for itself in one campsite! :)

I bought a high powered handheld unit but the battery always went flat on longer trips - I ended up fitting a unit that ran off the car battery. I still carry a low-powered handheld but it takes AA batteries so I can carry a spare set.

Hope this helps, Tim.

OK
Thanks guys I will take another look over the Forester to se were I can set up
Brian R
I will be in touch with you Paul