UHF Install

[Castlo]

hey guys,

ive been looking to install a permanent UHF radio as i do trips fairly often and having one would be a benefit.

only thing is where do install the unit, the only place i can see that would work would be next to my legs in the drivers side foot well.

has anyone else installed a uhf unit? if so where and got a pic of the install??

Cheers in advance, Castlo

 

[Benboy]

To avoid drilling holes in the dash etc this could be just the thing for you and GME have a good reputation. You can remove it when parking your car to lessen theft by opportunistic thieves.. It's manufactured by GME (Australian Company) with great aftersales services and readily available spares. https://www.gme.net.au/catalogue/fixed-mount-radios/uhf-477-mhz-radios/tx3100pnp.aspx

 

[wraith]

Easiest but not necessarily the cheapest option would be this. Radio itself can be mounted just about any where you want (behind kick panel etc.) Then all you have is the handset sitting there which can be easily unplugged.

https://www.gme.net.au/catalogue/fixed-mount-radios/uhf-477-mhz-radios/tx3345.aspx

 

[MYVESSV8]

To avoid drilling holes in the dash etc this could be just the thing for you and GME have a good reputation. You can remove it when parking your car to lessen theft by opportunistic thieves.. It's manufactured by GME (Australian Company) with great aftersales services and readily available spares. https://www.gme.net.au/catalogue/fixed-mount-radios/uhf-477-mhz-radios/tx3100pnp.aspx

this would be good option no drilling etc, also gets a good write up in 4x4 forums

 

[Asmodai78]

I've got the TX3345, and the base unit is Velcroed under the passenger seat and the hand unit is next to my left knee and it hard wired to the spare plug that behind the radio.

As for the aerial I have an on glass stealth aerial that's on the inside of the front wind screen http://www.prestigecom.net.au/laser-472-uhf-on-glass-uhf-cb-antenna

 

[Castlo]

thanks for the options guys, was after something more permanent, was thinking of mounting the unit inside the glove box, just looking for other options for permanent fixture, will also be mounting an external speaker for it so i can hear it clear.

Im looking at a uniden unit, Cant go past them my old mans had one for years never had an issue. looking for a small like 4db gain for around town/freeway, and road trips going in the 8db gain region.