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| JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443   
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Sorry but for a decent cb signal I'm afraid you're stuck with a purpose made cb aerial. If you can have a chat with the likes of Jim from 4x4cb he can give you no end of pointers for the best solution to your wants. He is difficult to contact but the best way is to fire off an email with the questions you want answering and sit patiently, he often only looks at his emails at some godforsaken hour in the morning which can be a little offputting when you want an answer NOW!
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19th Nov 2013 2:02pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2751 
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ok thanks guys, looks like i'll have to get a proper CB aerial.
think thunder pole do one as a deal with the polar venus so i'll probably go for that or get one from maplin or the CB shack down the road. Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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19th Nov 2013 4:49pm |
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| WelshGas Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Vale of Glamorgan Posts: 935  
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Could you not use a magnetic based aerial on the roof by fixing a steel plate to the roof. The plate could be suitably finished and secured either by permanent fixings or some form of adhesive or double sided tape.
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19th Nov 2013 7:07pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2751
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interesting idea! will give it a look.
have also seen the 'quick aerial release' adapters available which is an option, thanks everyone Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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19th Nov 2013 9:59pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2751
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So my birthday came and went and a CB and aerial arrived
Fitted it today, very pleased with it! Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I see they are all sideways, that's better than upside down which they usually are... Hmm But you get the idea anyway, can unscrew aerial, unplug hand unit and it's all neat and you'd barely know it's there, also comes with battery pack and short aerial to use it as a handheld.. Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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14th Dec 2013 11:42am |
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| zone30 Member Since: 07 Sep 2012 Location: Gent Posts: 669  
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Hmmm, if you hit a branch you either sheir it off or dent your roof... no?
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14th Dec 2013 12:11pm |
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| Lishlandy Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 941 
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Saying that Zone does have a point, my last one got broken in half.
I have a wing mirror mount on order  ===================================
Steve 90 xs sw in Stonoway Grey - Sold 110 USW X-TECH |
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14th Dec 2013 3:46pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555 
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Nice setup, I actually expected the unit to be a bit bigger!
 An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948" |
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14th Dec 2013 4:43pm |
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| zone30 Member Since: 07 Sep 2012 Location: Gent Posts: 669
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It's how the bracket is positioned. It presses against the roof and I think it'll push into it. Even the natural wiggling of the antenne will start scratching the paint of.
I'd mount it at the back of the car so it swivels away from the car or turn the bracket around so it further away from the roof. By the way, I have the same bracket on my roofrack. Click image to enlarge |
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14th Dec 2013 5:21pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2751
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Cheers guys, good point I hadn't thought much about..
The aerial itself is very flexible so it's only really a branch hitting the bracket itself which is an issue, it feels very solid which I guess is part of the issue. The gutter itself is filled with a rubber/foam lining so there's a bit of give there and it actually could probably slide a little if it took a hefty knock, but it's a good point and I may consider moving it rearwards... I'm only going to fit the aerial for laning trips so I'll have another look for the Xmas outing.. It only takes a few min to fit so can move it easily if it's a problem! Well pleased though... Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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14th Dec 2013 5:32pm |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826 
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Depends on the laning you plan on doing, but most of the stuff we do involves pushing through low hanging hedges/trees at some point and anything on the Defender above windscreen height takes a battering.
I made a bracket that I clamped between the top rear door hinge and the body work (I didn't want to drill any holes in the roof) and fastened the CB aerial to that. Its protected by the roof of the car but high up and does a great job. I can post some pics if you are interested. cheers simon Last edited by couplands on 14th Dec 2013 7:10pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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14th Dec 2013 5:58pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2751
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I can picture exactly what you mean, sounds a good idea..
I have some time before I next go out so I could move it the the rear somewhere, I agree it will be much more protected behind the car, although I do normally go very slowly and am pretty careful but better safe than sorry Cheers for the advice guys Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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14th Dec 2013 6:08pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2751
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Click image to enlarge ^ changed the aerial fitting to the rear, much better actually - thanks for the advice. Just need an extension now to reach where I want the handset to be Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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22nd Dec 2013 8:13pm |
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| ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831 
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I had the same mount fitted to a 90 a couple of years ago, the only problem was that when it vibrated it rubbed on the roof and took the paint off. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to  us off.
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22nd Dec 2013 8:22pm |
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