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Motorola XTN hidden charger
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wiggs
 


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Motorola XTN hidden charger

With yet more spare time ( using up some holidays before the end of the year ) i have mounted a charger for my XTN 2 way radios under the rear most panel in the back

Heres how

Small covering from rear panel ( some have audio controls here )

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Cut hole out

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Some rubber edging ( from caravaning shop )

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Fitting edging

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Rubber fitted

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XTN fits perfect .. (nice and tight )

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Fits in there

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Epoxy resin some bolts under the rear panel

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Bolts in place

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XTN charger

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Home made bracket

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Fitted in place

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Lines up perfectly

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Solder some wires on the board for the charging LED

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Fitted in place with power and charging LED wires

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Cable and plug

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Radio in place

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In place in the car

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Looks like it was made for it Laughing

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Its well hidden away and the radio fits tightly in the hole ...it cant slide down any more as thats were it tapers ( good measuring on my behalf )

The only other thing i added was a small bit of wood under the back ( power plug side) of the charger to keep it level.

Can be removed ..no one will every see the two bolts stuck under there ..and the little panel can be replaced for a few quid .

Power is going to come from my custom made panel in the rear ( http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post386331.html#386331 ) This also has a dual red and green LED fitted to it so it mimics the charger status on the charger ( caus you cant see it hidden under there ) G4 Gone ...but not forgotten  
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Excellent job Wiggsy Thumbs Up

Shame you started with the wrong radio Laughing Wink Whistle The older I get, the more I realise that people confuse wrinkles for wisdom Smile
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Post #38635610th Dec 2008 11:56 pm
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Never mind ..there better than no radios ...and there were a good price ..

If you want to donate an Entel and charger ..i will put it in the other side and compare the two Laughing

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Another very good looking install Thumbs Up

I take it that it will not be charging all the time? Switched when required from the new panel?  
Post #38687911th Dec 2008 9:27 pm
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Only powered when switched on from panel yes Thumbs Up G4 Gone ...but not forgotten  
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Bow down ACE Thumbs Up

So whats next on the list Question  
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Glynne, dont encourage him, he's already doubled the wiring in his D3...........Its amazing how you do it all Adrian, or even think of what to do next...  
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GLYNNE wrote:
Bow down ACE Thumbs Up

So whats next on the list Question


Just doing some quick release brackets for a couple of work lamps ...to fit in the roof rails on the roof .

Also to use for lighting up the camping area ..got some LED bulbs for them ..but not overly impressed with the brightness ...but will last for a long time on the second battery G4 Gone ...but not forgotten  
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wiggs wrote:
Never mind ..there better than no radios ...and there were a good price ..

If you want to donate an Entel and charger ..i will put it in the other side and compare the two Laughing

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