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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2751  
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Wondering if anyone could recommend a CB radio for me?
It needs: - to be small enough to mount INSIDE cubby box (can't measure right now but I'm assuming that DIN is ok for this) - to have the channel controls/volume controls/squelch and readout and on the mic preferably so i can just have the MIC out of the cubby on greenlaning trips, and don't have to open up to change channels/squelch/vol - some way of having a speaker outside the cubby, either by the mic having a decent one built in or by having the option of a small speaker mounted somewhere around the cubby. Im not worried about paying a bit to get something that will last, but will only really need basic(ish) functionality so it doesn't have to be over the top. something simple, reliable and good quality will do. cheers in advance guys, Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. Last edited by Cheshire110 on 14th Dec 2013 11:38am. Edited 2 times in total |
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6th Nov 2013 6:29pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2751
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also worth mentioning I've never owned/operated a CB before so it will need to be of 'universal' specification if that makes sense? just want it to work with what others are using on greenlaning etc Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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6th Nov 2013 6:31pm |
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| Charliefox Member Since: 03 Oct 2013 Location: County Durham Posts: 56 
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Hi David
Have a look at the "Polmar Venus" from www.thunderpole.co.uk It should do everything you require  Chris |
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6th Nov 2013 6:55pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2751
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Yeah, looks very good thanks!
Stupid question but is the defender roof aluminum? No mag mount I guess - has to be gutter mounted? Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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6th Nov 2013 7:11pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20299
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If you have roof bars or rack they are even more ideal, my Mantec bars even have pre drilled mounting holes. ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️
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6th Nov 2013 7:39pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8007  
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as above Tunderpole get my vote, they do complete packages i have the body side mount, works well at the rear of the vehicle. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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6th Nov 2013 8:06pm |
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| Charliefox Member Since: 03 Oct 2013 Location: County Durham Posts: 56
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Just a thought David, but if this is for infrequent use over relatively short distances, a handheld may be a better option.
No installation hassle or aerial advertising expensive kit and far more secure. Thunderpole sell Intek which aren't too bad - something to think about possibly? Chris |
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6th Nov 2013 8:16pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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Jim at www.4x4CB.com is an expert in Defender CB, check out his website.
At FCX we have a cubby box designed specifically to house a CB in the Defender |
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6th Nov 2013 8:34pm |
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| Mdm Member Since: 11 Sep 2013 Location: Sunny Lancashire Posts: 1591
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Another vote for Jim he off roads and like many good suppliers his advice is free.there plenty on his website explaining cb usage and how to get the best from one
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6th Nov 2013 9:19pm |
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| Josh K Member Since: 01 Nov 2013 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 266 
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Another vote for Jim at 4x4CB.com that man knows more about CB's than the rest of us put together. His website is good but for real quality service give him a ring, explain what your looking for and he'll suggest something that'll work. He'll also be happy to go through all the mounting options. Personally a PSM-1 mount with a Springer on the back of a defender looks the dogs dangly bits. He also has guides on his website on how to sort out the SWR reading. 2007 (57) Defender 90 (Sold)
Looking for another to replace it. The road less travelled.... is a muddy one! |
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6th Nov 2013 10:29pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5668 
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Again Jim @ 4x4 cb
But would advise against hand held, more costly, less good. Very disappointed in mine. Andy |
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6th Nov 2013 11:17pm |
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| smb Member Since: 15 Jan 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1232 
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Another +1 for Jim
Excellent Guy that gives plenty of 'correct' advice. |
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6th Nov 2013 11:30pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2751
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Wow thanks for taking the time to give some great advice as usual guys,
I'll give both options a thorough looking through. I did consider a handheld but I could do with all the range I can get as although I only Greenland infrequently, when I do it's usually as part of a larger group separated into 2/3 smaller groups, and because of where I live (Cheshire) it normally ends up in the north wales hills so any extra range is useful. Also it's another thing to forget/have cluttering up the dash. I think a gutter mount is the best option for aerial for me, and I will just remove the aerial when I'm not using it probably, or look at a more 'temporary' mounting solution which can leave the aerial inside the car when not using it, but that will require some thought and a good look around the car tomorrow. I think the polar Venus looks a good unit yeah, will have a look a Jim's site too now. Thanks again folks Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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7th Nov 2013 7:25am |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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these are good, you mount the cb away somewhere and the display can be mounted on the dash, outside cubby or where ever you like
http://www.4x4cb.com/public/item.cfm?itemID=1725 |
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7th Nov 2013 7:47am |
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