Discrete UHF base install

[Dhuck]

Any ideas on discrete locations to mount the base for my UH9060 base in a GU?

[mudski]

Mine is under the centre console. Then a remote speaker mounted just below the heater controls.
The only pic I have on me sorry.
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[TimE]

I have two "hidden" UHF base units, one is under the passenger seat (hope I don't get stuck in deep water!) the other is behind the glove box, the cross bar that supports the dash is where I cable tied the "U" bracket that holds the unit (I used really wide thick strong cable ties that have survived the Anne Beadell and Cape York). I have remote speakers that are attached to the Cargo Barrier.

[Hodge]

I have a Uniden 9080 under the passenger seat. And I ran a LAN cable to one of them flash mount sockets for the hand piece which sits just to the left of the steering wheel.

[04OFF]

I mounted my base in the centre console behind where the cup holders sit (hidden inside), i drilled holes for the factory speaker to "vent" (so no need for a external speaker) and ran the handset cable out above where the handbrake is, been working very well for years , and the handset cord pulling backwards toward the middle of the car, instead of being sprung pulling towards the dash, no longer did the handset fall from my lap on to the floor when on steep down hill slopes, this happened to me a lot with a dash mounted UHF, and this config is also handy if a rear passenger wants to talk into the mic, you don't need to stretch the cord to reach into the back seat.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Why discrete? If you have an antenna any moron would know there is a UHF there somewhere

[Dhuck]

Why discrete? If you have an antenna any moron would know there is a UHF there

Not for hiding mate, just out of the way. Already had the RJ45 passthrough in my head that could possibly go into the blank panel in the center console.

[MudRunnerTD]

I have mine mounted under the drivers seat. I actually used double sided tape and mounted it on top of the Nissan Factory Heating vent that points to the rear passenger feet. It has been there for 10 years.

[mudski]

I have mine mounted under the drivers seat. I actually used double sided tape and mounted it on top of the Nissan Factory Heating vent that points to the rear passenger feet. It has been there for 10 years.

Is that next to the bilge pump Darren? :0

[MudRunnerTD]

Is that next to the bilge pump Darren? :0

LOL. Nah in the GU. In the GQ i have the Icom440 and mounted it on the side of the centre dash on the passengers side. Knee Height. Day has well and truly gone to shit if it gets wet there!

[NissanGQ4.2]

I ran my GMETX3200 under the steering wheel on the metal bar that runs across.

I'll see if I can find a photo, or if I'm game 2 climb in with the snakes and spiders take another pic on the weekend

[dpetersen]

Was thinking of installing a uhf next week, we have 10 days off from Friday (Vic plumbers union) and obviously can’t really do much.
Have already ordered a new set of spot ties, left and right camp lights and reversing light bar so that’ll keep me busy for a little bit.
What do you guys recon is the best uhf for around $300 excluding antenna? Was thinking this icom unit...

https://buya2wayradio.com.au/ICOM-IC-450-UHF-CB


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[PeeBee]

That's an excellent radio in my books. I have the 400-Pro, bulletproof brand.

[MudRunnerTD]

Was thinking of installing a uhf next week, we have 10 days off from Friday (Vic plumbers union) and obviously can’t really do much.
Have already ordered a new set of spot ties, left and right camp lights and reversing light bar so that’ll keep me busy for a little bit.
What do you guys recon is the best uhf for around $300 excluding antenna? Was thinking this icom unit...

https://buya2wayradio.com.au/ICOM-IC-450-UHF-CB


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Icom 440 in both my patrols. Great radios. Military spec.

Tip for your lighting loom. Multi core trailer wire is your friend. Jaycar sell 15amp 7 core which will make you loom a breeze. Have fun.

[MudRunnerTD]

https://buya2wayradio.com.au/ICOM-IC-450-UHF-CB

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BARGAIN ALERT. Anyone looking for a Radio! That is a Bargain IMO. If i needed a new UHF i would be all over that! MB did you replace your radio yet mate?

[dpetersen]

BARGAIN ALERT. Anyone looking for a Radio! That is a Bargain IMO. If i needed a new UHF i would be all over that! MB did you replace your radio yet mate?

Ordered mine today! Just got to find an antenna now! Any recommendations? Was thinking a 4.5 dbi.


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