Member Since: 04 Jan 2010
Location: Luebeck
Posts: 207
new to CB - questions....
Hi
Planning to get a Midland Alan 42 handheld - as well as an sirtel santiago 200cm antenna
Where did you mount the antenna - roof rack/bumper (steel)
Does one really need the antenna?
Has anyone got pics of wiring / mount
Appreciate answerssome
14th Oct 2012 11:35 am
RRR207
Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Bristol
Posts: 372
Ideally the antenna should be in the centre of the highest point, ie; the roof.
In reality it depends on what you're planning on using the CB for....
If you want long range then an ideal mounting is going to help, if you are only using short range (eg; off-roading convoys) then you could use the handheld antenna & not use a car antenna at all.Nick
2010 D4 ....... now gone and replaced with a 05RRV Autobiography
Member of Wessex4x4Response, (Bristol team)
14th Oct 2012 12:20 pm
Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6903
RLD does a mount that goes onto the roof rails with no cutting, drilling or anything, totally recommended for not a lot of money, see my gallery, there should be a few picciesJoined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
14th Oct 2012 2:20 pm
ruggedpeak
Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 1625
Hi DcN
I have a Midland 42 setup - as I only use it occasionally it is designed to be easily demountable.
The cb unit is mounted on a Brodit mount to the left of the stereo, powered from a 12v plug. The aerial mount is permanently mounted on the roof as in the picture. The cable comes through the door seal, down the B pillar, under the passenger seat and sits waiting until it needs connecting up. The whip antenna is screwed in when required. This steup allows all the stealable bits to be removed from the car quickyl and easily.
The aerial mount is an RLD mount as in the shop. One issue is the amount the mount raises above the roof line. If you look closely at the pic you will see the bottom of the antenna fitting is resting on the roof. I have had to put foam underneath to stop it scratching/denting the roof. A shallower antenna base would also solve the problem.
Click image to enlarge
What I will say is as per advice above, a central position like this is far superior to mounting at one end. On trips in the mountains my 42 was achieving 2-3x the range of others, and I could hear them long after they stopped hearing me. We came to the view that a central position (along the length of the vehicles) was the key factor, as all had bigger permanently mounted CB units, but all had aerials mounted at the rear of the cars. Being central from left to right (i.e. laterally) isn't a major factor :thumbsup:
Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Tony
Club RLD Wheel Protector & Sump Guard
Club 4x4 Info activated
14th Oct 2012 2:53 pm
DcNexus
Member Since: 04 Jan 2010
Location: Luebeck
Posts: 207
Thanks for your answers!
as I understand it the mount will go directly into the original rails..
having my FR rack mounted all the time with its own rails I dont see a way to mount it like that..
but may be directly on the roof rack?
Has anyone done it like that?some
14th Oct 2012 8:39 pm
J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
Posts: 4547
Have a look at thunderpole and 4x4cb.com and have a look at their range of mounts, you should find something suitable to fit on the roof rack 2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
14th Oct 2012 8:42 pm
DerbyshireDisco
Member Since: 12 Mar 2012
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 1397
Looking to do an install soon, some good advice.Displaced Yorkshireman.
=^:^=
SDV6 Auto obviously, Loire blue/Ebony, ugly kid glass, RLD wheel protector, private plate and maybe side steps.
14th Oct 2012 9:48 pm
ruggedpeak
Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 1625
J@mes wrote:
Have a look at thunderpole and 4x4cb.com and have a look at their range of mounts, you should find something suitable to fit on the roof rack
Agreed, both excellent suppliers. If you need a bespoke package I think either will give you a good deal. Tony
Club RLD Wheel Protector & Sump Guard
Club 4x4 Info activated
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
