Member Since: 03 Aug 2011
Location: Balerno
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CB Radio
Hi can anyone shed any advice on mounting an aerial on a 2012 model Disco as I believe most of the body work is aluminium so I haven't got a clue as to where or how to mount an aerial.
Ps- I don't wish to drill holes in the body work.
12th Mar 2012 11:13 am
DG Site Moderator
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Roof can take a magmount ...or rail mount from RLD should do the trick 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
12th Mar 2012 11:17 am
madmac
Member Since: 03 Aug 2011
Location: Balerno
Posts: 14
Thanks for that DG am at ma wits end with aerials not knowing anything about them. Wanted to put a boot mount up by the high level brake light but it appears to be plastic. Magmount I kind off body swerved incase it scratchs the car.
But it seems that's the only option so magmount it is....
Thanks again.....
12th Mar 2012 11:27 am
Gareth Site Moderator
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The rail mount from RLD is excellent. It bolts onto the roof rail, no need for any drilling. You just need roof rails which I think your car has?
Available from the site shop. Click the SHOP link under the site heading
EDIT: it says sold out, so maybe PM RLD (aka Uncle Ray) to see if he has made anymore.
12th Mar 2012 11:35 am
madmac
Member Since: 03 Aug 2011
Location: Balerno
Posts: 14
Thanks for that Gareth I will look into that option when I get home this afternoon.
12th Mar 2012 11:54 am
Hairy Dan
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I use a mag mount on my D4, if you go down that route just make sure it has a rubber boot on it to protect the paintwork.Cheers Ian
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12th Mar 2012 11:58 am
madmac
Member Since: 03 Aug 2011
Location: Balerno
Posts: 14
Think I may have to Hairy Dan.
Out of curiosity where and how do run the coaxial cable and how long was it.
12th Mar 2012 12:44 pm
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
As my aerial is only on when I am out on green lanes I just run the cable down through the gap in between the front and rear doors with a piece of tape to keep it in place, not sure how long my cable is exactly but it is about 5mCheers Ian
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Give careful thought as to how long an aerial you want. Mine was about 1.3m and was twanging off all the trees in the Dales/Pennines yesterday with the following result
So if anyone comes across a blue twig up there can I have it back please!!
P.S. Mine has a 4m long wire, I place it in the middle of the roof, run it back to the rear door/hatch then back under the rubber mat & seats to the radio wedged between the passenger seat & centre console. The power lead for the CB I plug into the socket behind the console leaving the dash ones free for iPad/phone chargers. Club N.E.R.D.s
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