ML Triton - where to find power for UHF?

[subi_man]

Will be fitting a TX3440 tomorrow, or the day after...

I'm happy to spend some time with the test-light, but thought maybe someone has already done this and found an easily accessible 12V source under the dash?

Would prefer constant, and not switched thru ACC :thumb:

Cheers
Andrew

[crankycruiser]

There is constant power at the rear of the screen at the top of the dash.. its really easy to get out jsut give it a firm pull..

if u want to get the actual cd player out all u need is a couple of skewers and that comes out WAY to easy

[subi_man]

thanks - so the whole screen "pod" comes out with a firm pull, mate?

Cheers

[crankycruiser]

just the surround comes out.. its all jsut clipped in.. the screen is held in by 4 screws

[High Country]

Hi subi - I'm interested in knowing where you're gonna mount it. I've got a UHF, & RT set to go into mine, & don't particulary want to drill holes everywhere. I'm thinking best option, might be under the drivers seat for both, for me............

Cheers.

[subi_man]

Gday HC- My TX3440 UHF is a model where the radio body gets mounted under the seat or behind the dash and all the functions are controlled from the mic :thumb: Hoping to get away without drilling a single hole as all I have to secure somewhere visible is the mic bracket...
http://www.prestigecom.net.au/catimages/TX3440gme.jpg


Mounting the aerials for UHF and phone will be the tricky part as I will be installing some Lightforce 240s on the nudgebar and that leaves no-where for aerials :confused:

Will let you know how I get on mate

[Mantis]

WooHoo, go the 240's on the nudge bar!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v32/W_R_X/QuadTrial3.jpg

That's only untill I get my ARB bullbar though....

Shane.

[DECO5]

Gday HC- My TX3440 UHF is a model where the radio body gets mounted under the seat or behind the dash and all the functions are controlled from the mic :thumb: Hoping to get away without drilling a single hole as all I have to secure somewhere visible is the mic bracket...
Mounting the aerials for UHF and phone will be the tricky part as I will be installing some Lightforce 240s on the nudgebar and that leaves no-where for aerials :confused:
Will let you know how I get on mate

We just had 2 Uniden remote head unit fitted into our utes, Gme make a great Polished SS aerial mount to suit the 76mm tube on the nudge bar. Quick and easy to install and no holes needed.:waycool:

Cheers

Damon

[subi_man]

thanks Damon, I had found them last night on the internet - part no: MB105SS if anyone else is looking :thumb:

Cheers

[subi_man]

Got the radio installed ;) Tapped in to power behind the media-display screen (thanks crankcruiser). Hardest part was finding a location for the body of the radio in behind the dash :crazy:

Cheers!

PS: No triton was harmed by drilling holes during the installation of this radio :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/holmesie/Triton%20DIYs/IMGP0907Medium.jpg

[tritor]

so where did you put it then.. ?? ive gutta get my 3420 under there somewhre.. still waiting for my grey ariel

[subi_man]

Tritor, I mounted the main "body" of the 3440 inside the lower dash panel, directly under the steering column - there is a piece of angle metal under there about right for the bracket of the radio - the curly mic cord comes out in the gap just below the cig lighter. I reckon you could do the same with the 3420, and mount the remote head somewhere under that lighter area :thumb:

I have my UHF & phone aerials on Electrophone brackets on the sports-bar, the coax runs down behind the cab and up thru a grommet in the rear floor (under the carpet about where the passenger's feet would be)...

Hope that helps!

[subi_man]

I've got a spare Electrophone aerial bracket if anyone is interested :thumb:

Its in the FS section (http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/f17/electrophone-wrap-around-stainless-steel-aerial-bracket-76mm-3inch-37892/)..

Cheers