MacLeod 313
Joined: 18 Apr 2008
Location: East Sussex
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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  PERMANENTLY IN THE SITE NAUGHTY CORNER
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Bodsy
Joined: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Somewhere over the rainbow.....
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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.
Will be getting mine from Ken at the end of the month  it! It's got a load of black bits on OK!!!
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 11:18am |
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Non Stick Nick
Joined: 02 Oct 2005
Location: Reading, Berkshire
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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.
Non Stick Don't worry till there is some thing to worry about..
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 11:20am |
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MacLeod 313
Joined: 18 Apr 2008
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 1593
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I will ask XTC - Richard at the next SE pub meet. Many thanks PERMANENTLY IN THE SITE NAUGHTY CORNER
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 12:03pm |
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MrH
Joined: 08 Aug 2007
Location: In a world of my own...
Posts: 1156
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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 Ģ25-30 at the time. Permagrin by................. TorqTune
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 12:07pm |
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captain_sugar
Joined: 05 Sep 2006
Location: Hradec Kralove
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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 donīt know
Why you gotta be so undemanding
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 4:36pm |
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MacLeod 313
Joined: 18 Apr 2008
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 1593
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Does the Midland have a built in speaker? PERMANENTLY IN THE SITE NAUGHTY CORNER
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 4:52pm |
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countrywide
Joined: 16 Sep 2007
Location: Sunny South Coast
Posts: 1807
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jcbdigger1970 wrote:Does the Midland have a built in speaker?
Yes it does
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 5:27pm |
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MacLeod 313
Joined: 18 Apr 2008
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 1593
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Just one more question, do they come with power plug for Aux/cigar socket PERMANENTLY IN THE SITE NAUGHTY CORNER
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 5:51pm |
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Discowex
Joined: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Craggy Island
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no Don't take life me too seriously ..... it's I'm not permanent
" This society needs a fookin enema " Craig Oct 08
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 6:33pm |
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MacLeod 313
Joined: 18 Apr 2008
Location: East Sussex
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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 PERMANENTLY IN THE SITE NAUGHTY CORNER
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Andy Metropolis
Joined: 15 Sep 2007
Location: Just back from visiting Micky Mouse
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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.
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 6:40pm |
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Reggieb
Joined: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Watford, Herts.
Posts: 250
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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 Ģ65 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.
Ian TDV6 HSE - Light Guards - White Reflective Sticker & that something extra
No Jetboil (yet) Edit: Jetboil now arrived, whoopie!!
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| Tue Sep 02 2008 10:49pm |
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caverD3
Joined: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 2117
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Something like this:
http://www.uniden.com.au/AUSTRALIA/p_uh015sx_index.asp
Detachable face, you can stick the main body anywhere you like; under the seat, in tha back. Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Laptop.
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| Wed Sep 03 2008 12:55am |
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discocuzzy
Joined: 02 Feb 2008
Location: surrey
Posts: 951
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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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