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DiscoDunc

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2010 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Aintree Green

CB Aerial

Hi All,

Finally got round to buying a CB from an nice man in a shack on the M5 Michael Wood services...

I recall a thread which explained how to use a flat steel plate and an M12 coach bolt (or similar) to create a aerial mount which attaches to a Frontrunner rack.

I'll be dammed if i can find it. Can anyone point me in the general direction

Cheers

Duncan Duncan
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2nd Jan 2008 6:44 pm

craig

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2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Manual Cairns Blue

This one

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic14267.html

2nd Jan 2008 6:56 pm

DiscoDunc

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Cheers Matey

Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
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D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
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2nd Jan 2008 6:57 pm

DiscoDunc

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Location: Bristol
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Ok Aerial now fitted by a steel plate to the Front runner rack.

However, the instructions say a"good ground" should be acheived and the Front Runner rack is Alluminium.

do I need to run an earth cable from the mount to the vehicle or will the aerial cable suffice.

All advice appreciated

Thanks

Duncan Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide

5th Jan 2008 3:43 pm

Jimbob Squarepants

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2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Manual Zermatt Silver

I'm no expert on radios, but aluminium is still conductive and should still provide you with a good ground, provided of course that at the point of contact there is no paint or plastic coating. And that the Frontrunner is not insulated from the vehicle chasis. Too much intellectual firepower can damage your common sense.

5th Jan 2008 3:48 pm

DiscoDunc

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Thanks JamesR,

The rack is painted (albeit with a very thin layer) and I have no idea if its insulated.

I'm guessing something isnt right cos I cant hear anyone talking !! Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide

5th Jan 2008 3:57 pm

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5th Jan 2008 4:02 pm

DiscoDunc

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Thanks Ray !!!!!

I'll go and Check

When I saw you had added to the post I thought - excellant Uncle Ray will have the answer.... No such luck... Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
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D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
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5th Jan 2008 4:05 pm

Ken

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Dunc check if you have continuity between the plug (i'm sure you will have checked) if you have redo the connection if not go for a drive CB are very quiet these days

5th Jan 2008 4:10 pm

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5th Jan 2008 4:17 pm

Jimbob Squarepants

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If you've got a spare length of wire you could try running a temporary ground cable from the base of the antenna to the chasis and see if it works or not. Too much intellectual firepower can damage your common sense.

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5th Jan 2008 4:23 pm

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Also that anodized aluminium is high resistance too. Had a friend that put some snazzy blue handlebars on his Yamaha TR1 motorbike and then couldn't get it to start, had to clean off an area at the switch cluster and the headstock clamp to make contact then it was fine

5th Jan 2008 4:57 pm

DiscoDunc

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Location: Bristol
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thanks all.

I'll try the ground wire.

Struggling to fit a towbar on the D3 at the mo so it may have to wait until tomorrow

Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide

5th Jan 2008 5:17 pm

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Aluminium is conductive, however the anodised or e-cote paint finish is not, you may also find the rail is insulated or partly insulated from the vehicle, best solution is to run a wire to a good ground.

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5th Jan 2008 10:15 pm

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2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Guys, is the aerial cable run through the Sunroof on DoctorDiesel's thread?? I dont have a sunroof so if I mount the aerial on the roof rail as shown in his link - where should I run cable? MY2010 D4 HSE 3.0, e-diff, 19inch MTR's; LLAMS Height adjustor, LR f & r light guards, LR side steps, LR bright finish side door mouldings; LR/Mantec G4 front bash plate, LR G4 Winch kit, Warn 9500lb Winch; GOE compressor guard, Uniden UHF, LR bright finish roof rails, LR G4 driving light kit, LR G4 ladder, 4 x extra rear compartment 12V sockets, Traxide dual battery system and Optima Yellowtop battery, ORS drawer system / fridge slide, LED rear compartment lighting.

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