where to fit a uhf and what type

[blackluv]

Reason I've invested this amount is, to be able to get in contact with someone no matter where i am at. You know how HF works. Can save a life sometime... Who knows...

I've done the MARS/TX mod easily and i can transmit thru 1.8-56MHz, 137-164MHz, 420-470MHz.

Plus it receives all the way 100 kHz to 56 MHz, 76 to 108 MHz, 118-164 MHz, 420-470 MHz. And 100Watts of TX power!

The new antenna on top of the bull bar. Auto Tune Motorized Antenna. Single antenna for all bands.

[MN GLXR]

Ok so let's imagine you are in trouble and you need to call PAN PAN or MAYDAY. Then it is legal to use the radio in case of emergency regardless of whether the person holds the appropriate license. But you need to have some idea of where to tune the radio to call for help.

By far the safest and cheapest way is to buy a GPS EPIRB. Flick the switch and wait for help.

[gregned]

PAN PAN! Do you have a stutter and are trying to say pancake?

[MN GLXR]

PAN PAN refers not to paaaaancakes but a distress call where there is no immediate threat to life. Mayday is used when there is an immediate threat to life.

[Snooozy]

PAN= possible assistance needed.

we used to use it in the CFA but it is no longer used.
I think it is mainly a marine call now

[godzilla_rising]

And aircraft...

[lufc]

hi guys
i have just purchased a uniden 7760,
i am going to install it myself, do i run the power wires to the battery or is it ok to run them to the 12v power supply in the dash(ciggy lighter)
cheers

[Cowboy Dave]

Always best to run back to the battery but plenty of guys have gone with the cigarette lighter without issues.

[mattz]

hi guys
i have just purchased a uniden 7760,
i am going to install it myself, do i run the power wires to the battery or is it ok to run them to the 12v power supply in the dash(ciggy lighter)
cheers

I would run it direct to the battery.......no matter where you run it.......put an inline fuse in to be sure to be sure.

[dan.batto]

Mine is connected to the ciggy lighter, at least you know you cant leave it turned on. My plan is now to run it to the second battery via a fuse box in the cabin, also got a fuse by the dual battery. From what I have learnt around here, fuse everything, twice won't hurt!

[irwazza]

Even just a relay off the cig lighter but power direct to battery would work

[Mooons]

Cig lighter works for me
I get good reception & I transmit pretty good as well

[mattz]

Just out of interest.....you guys who have wired to the cig lighter.....when you restart.....do you have to turn the UHF back on?

[dan.batto]

Nope I don't

[lufc]

thanks for the replys
pro's and con's for both
if i wire it to the battery i know i will end up leaving it turned on
but if i am parked for some time and need to have the radio on wiring it to the ciggy lighter will need the ignition to be on, putting more drain on the battery.
i think i will wire it to the ciggy lighter for now and when i install a dual battery i will power it from that.
cheers

[Mooons]

Just out of interest.....you guys who have wired to the cig lighter.....when you restart.....do you have to turn the UHF back on?

mine comes on with the power it all comes down to brand & model i have a GME TX3440
Being as slack as I am all I did was put a ciggy plug on the cb & I plug it in on trips I don't use it any other time

[Snooozy]

mine is wired to the aux battery & stays on 24/7

I did have it wired to the main battery but when I started the engine the radio would turn off.
I would quite often forget to turn it back on really annoying on trips

GME TX-3100

[godzilla_rising]

Mine is just to the Aux power on the centre console. I am happy with that, as I only really see my UHF as being used when driving around with others. If I am out camping, because I dont have a second battery (yet ) the keys are in the ignition anyway for the fridge. I just turn everything else off, ie UHF, display screen, lights etc. Unless of course I need the UHF, in that case I will obviously leave it on!!!

It does the job...

[lufc]

does anyone own a uniden 7760 and have it wired to the ciggy lighter, does it turn back on when you restart the car.
if it doesnt i can see this as being annoying

[NowForThe5th]

Mine is Uniden and wired directly to battery, through relay operated by ACC switch. Nice clean power and no problems with turning itself off.

Do it once, do it right.

[chopper]

I think the 7760 is ignition sensing.

Easy enough for you to check, of course.

It's an option in the dealer software for icom radios.

[Tony81]

Wow new addition from GME now with Phone App Control

https://www.gme.net.au/getxrs/?gclid=CP ... vQodl8gO1g

[NowForThe5th]

That's pretty flash but if you use your phone to control it whilst driving there's a hefty fine.

[kouta666]

I have a ORICOM UHF300 5-WATT UHF 80-CHANNEL MICRO CB RADIO. $139 new from eBay. I removed the ashtray face plate and you can mount it using the existing holes and bolts. Fits perfectly.

[Tony81]

That's pretty flash but if you use your phone to control it whilst driving there's a hefty fine.

Lets face it..... if you use your UHF while driving it is the same thing...