The Palmer's 120

[cfryback]

It depends on where you are mounting it, I'm kinda out of spec on my Uniden 870 ( http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UNIDEN-AT...-/400356565352 ) by mounting on bullbar. I can always switch down to my 3 db "shorty" that wouldn't be subject to the issue you experienced Smithy.

Have a look here for specifics - http://www.gme.net.au/public/pdf/bro...antennaslr.pdf

[cfryback]

It depends on where you are mounting it, I'm kinda out of spec on my Uniden 870 ( http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UNIDEN-AT...-/400356565352 ) by mounting on bullbar. I can always switch down to my 3 db "shorty" that wouldn't be subject to the issue you experienced Smithy.

Have a look here for specifics - http://www.gme.net.au/public/pdf/bro...antennaslr.pdf

[Smithy - 120 D4D]

Dreaded double post...

[Smithy - 120 D4D]

Still waiting for the damn aerial - due to a miss-order, they didn't get the one I wanted in.

What you getting? My base is fine but the whip has been reduced to a stump after two separate breakages along the 1200km of corrugations along the great central road. I will be researching my replacement to ensure outback compliance!

[Palmer]

Still waiting for the damn aerial - due to a miss-order, they didn't get the one I wanted in.

[VKPrado]

All looking good there Craig. We just need to get out so it can get used.

I can feel a reccie coming on.

[Palmer]

Got our UHF, but am still aiting for the aerial that was missed off when ordered it.


And thanks to info from other PPers, have rigged the mic without having to drill into the dash.

[Palmer]

Had to shift the number plate tonight - to finish the winch install.

[cfryback]

There's lots of combo deals on eBay. Though truth be told, I don't have an "approved" bulbar aerial. But considering that the 6db whip is only 80 cm's tall and is fibreglass, I haven't noticed anything unusual with it on forestry roads.

I did use a good dose of lock tight on the screw assembly when fixing to the stock hole on my TJM 13 bulbar, hasn't moved or come loose.

[VKPrado]

You will need one for when you are a trip leader on the 2015 GTG wink wink.

[Palmer]

Dont take this the wrong way but seriously just spend the money and buy a decent uhf for the truck. More importantly a decent antenna

+1 for decent UHF.....had GME all my live no problems.....Got an Oricom for the prado and not happy at all.

Pay the money and stay with the brand names that have the reputation.

My only issue with the current UHF's coming out is not not many have manual Squelch, I much prefer the manual squelch over the auto.

Bernie.

I know, I will. Probably go with a GME tx3100 as it should do the basic stuff I will need.

[berniebgf]

+1 for decent UHF.....had GME all my live no problems.....Got an Oricom for the prado and not happy at all.

Pay the money and stay with the brand names that have the reputation.

My only issue with the current UHF's coming out is not not many have manual Squelch, I much prefer the manual squelch over the auto.

Bernie.

[Mudduck]

Dont take this the wrong way but seriously just spend the money and buy a decent uhf for the truck. More importantly a decent antenna

[Palmer]

My current UHF set-up


Another thing mounted on a suction-cup on the window.

[Palmer]

G'day Jamie
I didn't get it in the end. With the cost that were being quoted (and confirmed by you) for the upgrade I decided it just wasn't worth it, so I'm still using my 40 channel hand held Uniden at the moment. It does the job for me until I find a decent in-car unit to come along (at a good price).

Cheers