Episode 1 in our NEW web series! To start off, our Product Manager Ian will introduce a few antennas in our 4WD range. Anything you would like us to cover in future videos? Drop us a comment below!
No mention that antennae mounted in front of pillars have a HUGE radiation shadow and the gain characteristics go out the window. No pun intended. Even bullbar mounted UHF aerials "see" a roof line and pillars and basically stop working. When you're close by to other users then it's ok but what if your life depended on it ? Roof mount is best. Drill a hole or use a gutter mount.
Hi Ade, while I agree in principle; Australia's do not like drilling holes in the roof of their vehicle and lots of modern 4WD do not have gutters. It all about compromises.
@@adelarsen9776 All good. Yes lots of Toyotas (I have a FJ Cruiser - no gutter & a big roof rack) including Landcruiser's, Prados etc have no gutter. I assume you are a amateur?
@@ianferrett9722 All Toyota LC 70 series have gutters. That's what we all drive out here in the bush. In any case a roof rack mount is available for those without a gutter. A door mount or roof rack mount with a spring works fine. Bullbar mount fibreglass radomes get smashed by roos, emu's and cattle all the time. That's why a ground independent wire whip with spring up high is best. And no radiation shadows whilst being healthy for one's eyes. Driving with an antenna in your field of view is the same as driving with one eye. Amateur ? As the junior assistant 3rd rating under the apprentice I receive a meager remuneration in turnips and potatoes. I don't use You Tube to make money. I don't need any.
Few questions what's the difference between your 1st and 2nd UHF radio? and I always thought you have to mount your radios to a bull bar or something, I guess not! but does it affect the opening/closing of your bonnet?
Hi DeepBlackice, firstly sorry I missed you message and apologies for the late reply. I run two (2) radio for leading trips. One radio is set to our tour group channel and the second is set to scanning all channel for other group which may be on the same track. Somethings it is good to know who is in the area in case you meet going in opposite directions on a very narrow track. Ian (RFI)
Hey Jeff, sorry for the very very late reply. Unfortunately the CDQ5000 in not available in the 70 centimetre amateur band and nor with that 50 watts power. Ian (RFI)
Why does everyone install their antennas on the front here where the performance will suck? And not smack in the middle of the roof where the performance will be so much better with an NMO mount like every other commercial radio installation?
Good question, but retarded thought process... The reason 4wding, Driving through scrub and tracks that are overgrown your antennas are going to get destroyed being up so high on your roof. So for the sake of a little performance loss, but at the gain of longevity the vast majority of 4wders put them on the bonnet/bullbar so as to keep them lower to not get snagged on things. Seems pretty obvious really.
Hi Garret, sorry for my/our late reply. My guess is you are in the States (USA) when NMO bases are used frequently. However in Australia, NMO bases are not used. I agree that mounting an antenna in the middle of the roof provides great performance, most 4 wheel drivers and rood racks/baskets install and hence roof mounting is not a practical option. Also new 4WDs are very expensive and not many of us Aussies and keen to drill a hole in our roof. Hope this helps explain the situation "down under". Regards Ian
Because we don't use the vehicle to support the radio, we use the radio to support the vehicle. The roof rack is valuable space for other items and having the antenna base that high up means it is at risk of getting snapped off and you can't see what's happening to it while driving either. Other positions might not be optimal for RF but they are more than good enough.
Hi Peanut Butter....can I call you Peanut? Yes, all cables (RF and power) where run into the cable via the firewall. 2 option, 1) large cable grommet (has lots of cables running through it on the drivers side and b) small grommet on the passenger side, not used. Hope this helps? Ian
Can you post a link to buy the cd q 5000 that one in particular 1:14 and a link or name/brand of the mounting system for that antenna and do you need the other 3 antennas to have a decent working system? Sorry, I know very little...
Hi Alejandro, see link (www.prestigecom.net.au/rfi-cdq-5000-black-rugged-5dbi-uhf-cb-dual-antenna-package?keyword=CDQ) however I also suggest you check ebay or visit your local Opposite Lock store. These guys also sell the folding bull bar mounts. The 3 antenna are connected to difference systems (i.e. one each to the 2 UHF CB radios I have and one goes to my mobile phone car kit).
Can I run a similar set up, here in the United States? I can’t seem to find the same style of antenna set up for sale here. So I’m considering ordering an antenna, and hardware via an Australian site.
In short no assuming that 5G will operate in the 3.4-3.8GHz frequency band. Our current CD/CDR/CDQ7100 Series covers 698-960MHZ and 1710-2700MHz. We are in the process of upgrading our product(s) to the new 5G frequencies.
