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CB Radio / In car comunication
Ok peeps. My requirements are something for my to use Greenlaning / offroading. Something I can use in convoy with other D3's..... what are my options, I dont want screw holes in dash, nor a handheld unit. Can it be fitted to the rear cubby box and hand mike run through....where do I run areial, wots the best ariel, how do I fix.
Been in touch with a few companys, not helpful really. Any advice given is appreciated
2nd Sep 2008 11:13 am
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Midland Multi 78 seems a small compact unit & fits in between the passenger seat and the centre console. Has up/down on the mike so no need to use the head unit. Could easily be tucked in the cglove box, although not sure what route the mike would need to take.
The aeriel that BobbyCrispBox (& TFC & Others) have is pretty awesome & out performed most of the others when we were in the Alps on the Croisier run. In fact I think we were the only ones who could do most of the front/back convoy communication.
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Hi JCB,
I am by no means a comms man but i would say that CB & PMR are to realsitic options.
If you do not want hand help then CB is favourite.
I have a very slim Midland unit that sits between the cubby box & the passengers seat, no fixings necessary. Powered from the ciggi socket.
The ariel is on the bull bars but you could run a mag mount or mount on to the roof rail if fitted.
XTC would be the man to talk to about twigs.
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2nd Sep 2008 11:20 am
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I will ask XTC - Richard at the next SE pub meet. Many thanks
Here's some pictures of how I installed the Aerial & CB got mine from this chap who was very patient and helpful.
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The Auto Squelch function on the Harry II works great, glad I took Discowex's advise on that
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Nothing permanent inside so no screws and easily removed. Additionally I got a set of Motorola Talkabout T5622 PMRs of eBAY after speak to JMC - these cost me around £25-30 at the time.LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.
2nd Sep 2008 12:07 pm
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Do you get informed on the CB about speed measuring by the police?
Would make it very interesting.....Some people get by
With a little understanding
Some people get by
With a whole lot more
I don�t know
Why you gotta be so undemanding
2nd Sep 2008 4:36 pm
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Does the Midland have a built in speaker?
2nd Sep 2008 4:52 pm
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jcbdigger1970 wrote:
Does the Midland have a built in speaker?
Yes it does
2nd Sep 2008 5:27 pm
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Just one more question, do they come with power plug for Aux/cigar socket
2nd Sep 2008 5:51 pm
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no
2nd Sep 2008 6:33 pm
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Cheers for that, I will speak to a few at the next SE meet, just to gauge which direction to go into, and to test some they have. Many thanks
Not sure if all rigs come complete with a power socket but I would ask who ever you buy from to put one on the end of the power lead. I would go for a small rig such as the ones in the photos. Another reliable CB shop is Knights Electronics who have a good web site with pics of the radio's. I use a K40 ariel which works well and is well made. It comes down to money in the end, how much you use it against how much you what to spend. I would invest in an external speaker which plugs into the back of the radio, a swr meter and patch lead.Range Rover Velar HSE First Edition
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2nd Sep 2008 6:40 pm
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Hi JCB
PMRs (decent ones) are great for close up stuff, about a mile & no mounting problems.
CB's are better for the longer range stuff, all makes are pretty good I've got a Midland (think its a 78 ) it does all Uk & european channels and has channel change on the mike also very compact.
You don't need to pay a fortune my outfit with aerial etc was only £65 at Billing. (Peterbough is coming up)
They don't come with a plug on them but they are easy to fit.
I've dropped you a PM with my mobile number I wanted to check on Brighton trip etc.
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3rd Sep 2008 12:55 am
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JCB,
Ill show you my install at the next meet if you like, i have a midland 78
PM Uncle Ray about a mount and get yourself a coax lead mate up with a standard connector on one end and an S029 connector athe the aerial end (slightly smaller than coax connector allowing a flusher fit to the roof)
Rays mount is then mounted to the roof rails with the cable running through the door seal, under the carpets and connected to the reciever
Can be easily disconnected when not in use
Have a look in his gallery...there may be some pics, if not ill bring mine to the next meet "you cannot teach stupid people to do clever things"
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easy to fit.
