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CB fitment?
I have an old CB. Midland I think. Found it last week in a tin in the garage. Occurred to me I could fit it in my D3. I don’t use it. Just thought it would be a good thing to have in the car when I’m in Somerset.
Don’t need an antenna to communicate with Jupiter.
Any pictures of where/ how others have mounted one in their D3 please? Discreet being the aim.Discovery 3 tdv6 HSE 2007
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18th Jun 2019 3:11 pm
discovery3ski
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I myself even have one.....
Thought it might be fun to have one fitted.Discovery 3 tdv6 HSE 2007
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19th Jun 2019 5:36 am
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A useful tool when driving in remote areas.
19th Jun 2019 5:57 am
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Although you say you don't want a really long antenna (I think that's what you meant) remember that CB radio is essentially HF (or shortwave in more common terms). The optimal antenna length for the band is about 8ft or so. A little diddy antenna won't do much for CB.
To be fair, if you've got a few spare hours, get your foundation Amateur Radio licence (super easy) and you can talk to a lot more people, talk via repeaters all over the country whilst mobile, have lots more options on bands, and much shorter antennae for VHF or UHF D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
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19th Jun 2019 6:07 am
mick_n3
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Here's what I did for my cb and amateur radios, the box just hooks on the front and a plate slides into the gap in the dash at the back.
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19th Jun 2019 7:14 am
James W
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Nice!
Here's some other ideas
https://www.disco4.com/forum/this-weekends...17062.htmlD4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
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discovery3ski
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Thank you for the pictures and links. Interesting variety of mounts.Discovery 3 tdv6 HSE 2007
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G7jtk
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James W wrote:
Although you say you don't want a really long antenna (I think that's what you meant) remember that CB radio is essentially HF (or shortwave in more common terms). The optimal antenna length for the band is about 8ft or so. A little diddy antenna won't do much for CB.
To be fair, if you've got a few spare hours, get your foundation Amateur Radio licence (super easy) and you can talk to a lot more people, talk via repeaters all over the country whilst mobile, have lots more options on bands, and much shorter antennae for VHF or UHF
As long as it is tuned to the frequency it should be ok. You may only want to communicate with a car less than half a mile away and not interested in continental United States.
19th Jun 2019 4:07 pm
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My suggestion is to hook it up with crocodile clips and a magnetic mount antenna to find out if you are happy with the content of transmissions you recieve in your area.A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
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I would like you to know that here in Somerset we have cups and string to talk to each other between our farms thanks you very much
I presume that system is a precursor of the tin cans and string utilised during the Boer War . . ?A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
19th Jun 2019 5:28 pm
discovery3ski
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Mashed that set up is exactly what I was thinking about. Neat . Thank you.Discovery 3 tdv6 HSE 2007
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20th Jun 2019 7:59 am
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discovery3ski wrote:
Mashed that set up is exactly what I was thinking about. Neat . Thank you..
Presume you mean me!
Let me have your address and I'll post you the bracket.
I'll be the proud owner of a D4 in the next few weeks and it won't fit.
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