Member Since: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 229
UHF Radio Install
I'm about to get a UHF radio (GME 3440 Remote Mic) installed by Electric Bug who specialise in all things related to 4WD communication and navigation. Paid a deposit at the Caravan and camping show today as they have some pretty good discounts.
What really surprised me is that they said it must be hard wired direct to the battery as Landrover say wiring through the accessories position on the ignition switch will void the warantee (just exactly what warantee I'm not sure). Has anyone heard of this before - it sounds like nonsense to me?
Also, what have othres done re aerial mounting - I don't have a bull bar or racks.
Cheers,
MartinMY08 TDV6 SE. White/Alpaca. BFG265/65/18 At's
Autologic, Trackside Dual Battery syst., Remote GME UHF, 4X4 Intelligence rear wheel carrier, Boab removable rear drawer system w National Luna fridge, Mitchell Bros hitch.
Rasta Plate. 110L LRA long-range fuel tank.
I avoided this issue by having a second battery and putting an additional fuse panel indside the rear quarter. My radios, fridge outlet etc are then wired to the rear fuse panel to avoid any interaction with the factory loom. Makes it easy to remove things later on as well. I use the same GME unit and have had 2 years good service from it so far.
All the bestTDV6
16th Feb 2008 9:46 am
ontheridge
Member Since: 12 Oct 2005
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 59
Martin,
see the link below for an option for the aerial mount, i have done this and its been working fine for over 2 years.
I too went to Electric bug, however they weren't too helpful as the Disco3 was too new to them back in 2005.
Enjoy the Disco, plenty on the road around Adelaide these days.
Cheers
ShaunD4 TDV6 MY13' - 2 weeks away!
RRS S/C MY10' - muchly loved and just gone
D3 TDV6 SE MY06' - loved and gone
16th Feb 2008 12:43 pm
Martin Krutli
Member Since: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 229
UHF Radio Install
Thanks for that ontheridge.
Cheers.MY08 TDV6 SE. White/Alpaca. BFG265/65/18 At's
Autologic, Trackside Dual Battery syst., Remote GME UHF, 4X4 Intelligence rear wheel carrier, Boab removable rear drawer system w National Luna fridge, Mitchell Bros hitch.
Rasta Plate. 110L LRA long-range fuel tank.
17th Feb 2008 8:02 am
sbarnham
Member Since: 07 Nov 2007
Location: Blue Mountains
Posts: 103
ianv wrote:
I avoided this issue by having a second battery and putting an additional fuse panel indside the rear quarter. My radios, fridge outlet etc are then wired to the rear fuse panel to avoid any interaction with the factory loom.
Ian,
What battery and isolator have you got ? Where did you get the install from ?
Thanks,
ScottNew MY15 TDv6 D4 in Buckingham Blue
Previously 2005 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue
- LR Steel Bar & Lights, Cooper STT 245/70R17 on LR 17", ContiCrossContact UHP 255/60R18 on LR 18", Traxide/Optima Yellow Top, GME 3440 UHF, FrontRunner Roofrack.
Unit is smart enough to let main battery charge and then charge the auxiliary. Auxiliary is not used for starting but can be jumper lead connected if main is flat.
I had it fitted at Top Gear in Alice Springs, could be an easy fit yourself if you have time on hand
All the best
IanvTDV6
28th Feb 2008 8:03 am
nwoods
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Southern California
Posts: 563
Martin, did you finish your UHF install? I'd love to see pictures of it, as I am in the process of doing something similar.
Regards,
NW
9th Mar 2008 8:35 pm
Martin Krutli
Member Since: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 229
UHF Radio Install
Quote:
Martin, did you finish your UHF install? I'd love to see pictures of it, as I am in the process of doing something similar.
No, it's actually going in to Electric Bug on Thurs for the install. In the interim though I've installed a Traxide dual battery system and Optima Yellow top, so the radio and all othre auxilliaries (including the 2 front pwr outlets) have now been wired to run from that.
More to come.
Cheers.MY08 TDV6 SE. White/Alpaca. BFG265/65/18 At's
Autologic, Trackside Dual Battery syst., Remote GME UHF, 4X4 Intelligence rear wheel carrier, Boab removable rear drawer system w National Luna fridge, Mitchell Bros hitch.
Rasta Plate. 110L LRA long-range fuel tank.
11th Mar 2008 11:08 am
Desert Traveller
Member Since: 06 Aug 2006
Location: The Gabba - QLD
Posts: 420
I had mine hardwired by ARB 2 years ago. I only had a single battery at that stage. I have left the unit on all night a few times but the current draw is low enough not to worry the battery.
06 TDV6 SE with many LR and after-market extras. Used only on weekends and trips out west.
Audi TT Roadster (Daily and around town drive)
VW Eos TDI For Sale
Previously 01 TD5 and 94 TDI
11th Mar 2008 11:16 pm
catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
I put mine as shown in the pics and is a perfect fit. Desert Traveller, Martin is fitting the newer 3440 which has all the controls on the mic and no longer uses (I believe ) the remote head but retains the remote main body and depending on where they put it, external speakers might be required. I put an external speaker in the unused (for me) speaker box in the centre of the dash.
http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=1363
mine is wired directly to the main battery as I dont see the point of putting it through the aux.
12th Mar 2008 7:58 am
evan
Member Since: 17 Jun 2007
Location: Bribie Island, Queensland
Posts: 28
Hi Desert Traveller.
That's a nice set up of your equipment - certainly better than my velcro. Can you please tell me a little more about what work was done and how the items are attached or held in place eg what is holding the radio/gps in place? is that some sort of plate above the radio for the GPS?
Dash mat came from dealer in Alice Springs, After market brand 50 or 60 $AU I think. Sutton Motors. Talk to Terry. +61 8 8952 1334. It has an Airbag cutout.
More difficult if you are not in Oz of course. I'll check Brand as it has no external markTDV6
15th Mar 2008 5:24 am
catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
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