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  • #1

    RFI CDQ5000 antenna

    I'm leaning towards this antenna and was wondering if anyone has any experience with it.
    I've been told it has a good track record standing up against the vibrations of the diesel engine??
    Cheers, Leon
    There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
    1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
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  • #2
    I have the equivalent in the RFI GSM/NextG antenna range and its a quality piece of kit, mine is mounted on the top of the TJM bar and worked like a charm all through the cape trip this year and out to Currawinya earlier at Easter, I don't get alot of vibration through mine but I think that is related to the TJM bar and how it mounts.

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    • #3
      If you want the ultimate UHF antenna go the Bushcomm UHF Stinger.
      http://www.bushcomm.com.au/index.php/products/whips
      [url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]

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      • #4
        Originally posted by D4D View Post
        If you want the ultimate UHF antenna go the Bushcomm UHF Stinger.
        http://www.bushcomm.com.au/index.php/products/whips
        I keep looking at these, you are right they are cool. It's just the other one wont break
        Yep.....I have a Prado just like you
        Bugger Bali, get out and see Australia before we sell it all to China
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        • #5
          Also interested to hear about this antenna.

          My RFI CD900 lost it's stainless whip section last trip, somewhere near Camerons Corner.

          Since I bought the CD900, I notice Prestige Comm now has a warning: "** Not recommended for diesel vehicles with excessive bullbar vibration **"

          meh.
          2008 D4D M6 GXL [MT ATZ-P3][Whitey's Ironman 45710FE/45682FE+KTFR101H/Dob487][extended Roadsafe links][Polyairs][DBA T3/T2][amts diffdrop & recovery points][Tin175's stone guards][Bushskins BashPlate][ARB Sahara][IPF 900s][Snorkel][WindCheetah][MaxTrax][IC-440][Parrot Asteroid][ARB Fridge][Lifestyle 2nd Row Fridge Mount][ARB Compressor][Thumper][SandGrabbers][Cargo Barrier][Tigerz Awning][MCC Rear Bar]

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Snaga View Post
            I'm leaning towards this antenna and was wondering if anyone has any experience with it.
            I've been told it has a good track record standing up against the vibrations of the diesel engine??
            Good aerials, that's what we have. The Q one is the screw off one.


            Hutch- 2012 Prado 150, some TJM Kit.
            [b]Rob[/b]

            [b]2016 Toyota Hilux SR5 D4D Auto Company Cruiser... [/b].
            [url=http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?23866-Hutch-s-2012-150-GXL-V6-petrol-Auto]Hutch's 2012 Build up[/url]
            [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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            • #7
              I've had an RFI CD5000 for the last 6 years (before the CDQ range was available). I've had experience with the range of RFI antenna's and the are great quality. I'm going to replace my CD5000 with a CDQ5000 so that I have to option of screwing the antenna off.
              [SIZE=2]Black 2009 150 Series D4D GXL Prado, [B]TG150[/B] Transfer Case & Actuator Guard, TJM T13 bar, TJM 9.5lb Winch, Airtec Snorkel, TJM steel sidesteps and sidebars, TJM Underbody Protection, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Tinted, ARB Fridge Freezer, Couplertec System, Foxwing Awning, 80AH Dual battery, 8" indash GPS, Wet Seat seatcovers, GME TX3540, TX3110 & TX680, [B][COLOR=#ff6633]Maxtrax[/COLOR][/B], Kaymar Dual Wheel Carrier, Breathers, Federal MT's.[/SIZE]

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              • #8
                i can vouch for the cdq5000 i have just returned from a 8000k cape and gulf trip and it performed amazing no movement in it at all and got smacked into numerous trees and corrugations without it coming loose or damaging it at all fantastic product
                2005 Gx Td White tinted windows,uhf,dp chip,tjm steel bull bar,terrain tamer winch,dual batteries,rhino rack hd bars and basket,polaris side and rear awning's,firestone airbags,hilux washer upgrade,uni filter,airtech snorkel,underbody guards,extended diff breathers,cargo barrier dvd headrests, xray 220 hid lights plenty of dents and scratches oh and kids food on back seat.

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                • #9
                  Sounds great. Prestige Comms didn't recommend my last aerial (which was on a petrol) to go on a diesel but I was very happy with the units performance.
                  Cheers, Leon
                  There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
                  1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
                  Optix Photographix

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                  • #10
                    Ordered.

                    Wonder if it will fit on the CD900 base...
                    2008 D4D M6 GXL [MT ATZ-P3][Whitey's Ironman 45710FE/45682FE+KTFR101H/Dob487][extended Roadsafe links][Polyairs][DBA T3/T2][amts diffdrop & recovery points][Tin175's stone guards][Bushskins BashPlate][ARB Sahara][IPF 900s][Snorkel][WindCheetah][MaxTrax][IC-440][Parrot Asteroid][ARB Fridge][Lifestyle 2nd Row Fridge Mount][ARB Compressor][Thumper][SandGrabbers][Cargo Barrier][Tigerz Awning][MCC Rear Bar]

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by photoprado View Post
                      Ordered.

                      Wonder if it will fit on the CD900 base...
                      Arrived. Looks the goods, very solid.

                      And no, not compatible with the CD900 base.
                      2008 D4D M6 GXL [MT ATZ-P3][Whitey's Ironman 45710FE/45682FE+KTFR101H/Dob487][extended Roadsafe links][Polyairs][DBA T3/T2][amts diffdrop & recovery points][Tin175's stone guards][Bushskins BashPlate][ARB Sahara][IPF 900s][Snorkel][WindCheetah][MaxTrax][IC-440][Parrot Asteroid][ARB Fridge][Lifestyle 2nd Row Fridge Mount][ARB Compressor][Thumper][SandGrabbers][Cargo Barrier][Tigerz Awning][MCC Rear Bar]

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                      • #12
                        Just waiting for my next round of funds to free up and I'll be ordering one.

                        Icom 440N and the CDQ5000... should be a reasonable combination.

                        I was surprised that the Icom 'mic control' unit was cheaper than the GME 'mic control' unit
                        Cheers, Leon
                        There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
                        1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
                        Optix Photographix

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                        • #13
                          Just don't let it get smashed by trees. Mine got cracked and split right along the entire length. It annoyed me waving around in the breeze at speed though. I don't think the spring was strong enough.
                          Dave
                          Views expressed are mine alone and are not intended to compromise the integrity of my employer nor offend those who may read such views.
                          Bugger Bali, get out and see Australia before we sell it all to China.

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                          • #14
                            I've been running the CD900 for years now on both petrol and diesel vehicles. It has been a great antenna, while waiting for my new 150 I have ordered one plus an Icom 440N. Been a GME man my whole life, however seen and used the newer ones in the flesh and they look/feel cheap.
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Snaga View Post
                              I'm leaning towards this antenna and was wondering if anyone has any experience with it.
                              I've been told it has a good track record standing up against the vibrations of the diesel engine??
                              I have one and it works great... I love being able to unscrew it to use car washes etc...
                              2012 Pearl White VX, 3.0 Litre D4D Auto, Wynnum 2.5T Tow Bar, OME Lift, TJM Airtech snorkle, TJM diff breathers, Redarc EBRH, Projecta DBC100K, Lightforce XGT, EBC Nudge bar, Custom Recovery Points, TG150, ARB compressor, Pioneer Platform, Kaymar #K7123 /CDQ2195, 697 A/T's, Tin's DC trans cooler, MaxTrax on TraxRax, TJM DBS, Piranha Tray...

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