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Post by jamespope » Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:11 am

Hi All,

I'm thinking of adding some mobile radio to my D3. I've had a good read through the forums and it seems there are two bands typically used - CB Band and PMR466.

Which is the best one to go for? Or should I look at getting both?

Thanks,

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Re: Radio

Post by Bodsy » Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:33 am

PMR is great for shorter distances and plenty of cheap handsets around.
If you install a PMR external aerial it gives much better range, but I think it's then classed as business use as you'll inevitably want 4w power. But there are many ways around that with some tweaks.

CB is used for longer range generally. Get one that has UK and EU bands just in case you get stopped, but generally, we just use the same cpbands wherever.

Midland Multi 78 is pretty popular for a CB.
You can get cheaper aeriels, but Sirio is the aeriel of choice. :thumbright:

Of course, then you'll want to be looking at a split charge system so you can keep the Radio powered when you're sat waiting without the engine being on :whistle:


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Re: Radio

Post by Bodsy » Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:34 am

Oh, I have both to cover groups that have a mixed array of CB/pmr


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Re: Radio

Post by jamespope » Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:34 am

Thanks for the tips! I've been looking at one of these:

http://www.4x4cb.com/public/item.cfm?itemID=1947" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It's no longer manufactured unfortunately so i'm having second thoughts, but I like the fact that I can hide the radio away and just have the display and mic located somewhere convenient.

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Post by Bodsy » Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:38 am

There's a few different versions of a similar thing. My Yaesu has a separate head display unit that's sitting on the dash.


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Re: Radio

Post by anglefire » Wed Sep 28, 2016 12:42 pm

I forget the name of mine, but it has a front facing speaker - so when its wedged in between the passenger seat and the centre console I can still hear it without a remote speaker. :thumbright:


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Re: Radio

Post by jamespope » Wed Sep 28, 2016 2:29 pm

The TTI has a front facing speaker too, although I plan on hiding it under the dash (I've removed the top glove box and turned it into a kind of 'equipment bay') so not sure i'd be able to hear it in there. Good tip though, thanks!



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