Hi folks
I've just signed up and looking for advice on CB aerial mounts for the Freelander 2. I have a magmount at the moment but it's a bit of a pain with low barriers. Any preferences for mounting the aerial or the position would be great to hear from anyone
Cheers
J LJ & Lara the i6
Surrey 4x4 Response volunteer member

Have a look here at some of ideas I have used ,

http://s1067.photobucket.com/albums/u422/mudslingerwales/

I only use rail rail mounts (I made much more secure) NEVER a mag mount they can do SOOO MUCH damage.

never had anything fail or fall off

My kit used for special emergency comms

if you are realy interested can send you a link for the so239 cable assembly minutare coax,pl259 (takes about 10 days from far east )
but allows you to hide the coax o fear of trapping it and works very well after 3 years still no problems .!!!

any questions P M ME Wales
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Thank you, but I don't have any roof rails
I'll have to set the boyf onto this ...  LJ & Lara the i6
Surrey 4x4 Response volunteer member

yOU COULD ALSO USE A HATCHBACK MOUNT SIMILAR TO THE ONE I USED IN THE PICTURE......

SCROLL THROUGHT THE PICTURES I MIGHT REMEMBER THE MAKE OF THE MOUNT OVER THE WEEKEND ..!!!!


http://www.diamondantenna.net/k400-38c.html THIS IS THE ONE

TRY SEARCHING THE INTERNET/FLEABAY ... Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !

Last edited by mudslinger on 28th Mar 2014 8:45 pm. Edited 2 times in total

Cheers, great - thank you! LJ & Lara the i6
Surrey 4x4 Response volunteer member

Thank you for the input. Boyf has found a mount which screws inot the roof bar mounts. Running the cable in through rear door and down via the boot space - bingo job done  LJ & Lara the i6
Surrey 4x4 Response volunteer member

Hope the suggestions were of some help, just b careful routing the coax,otherwise you might end up with water coming into the car and it can wick anywhere keep a close eye on it for a few weeks especialy when raining or a few days after

Good luck

 Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !

thank you - yes route of cable tried and tested on Boyf's Disco 2 so fingers crossed all good so far ...  LJ & Lara the i6
Surrey 4x4 Response volunteer member

I had 2 problems with fitting a cb radio but have solved both of them reasonabily well.First problem was were to put the radio ,second the antenna.First problem solved by using a remote type radio with the controls on the mic and fitting the unit under the seat ,second took a while but I eventually found an antenna that sticks to the inside of the windscreen, it is almost clear and it efective and nobody knows its there. Cables fit neatly under the door trim and foot rail then under the seat . The antenna is called laser clear and is manufactured by laser- antenna.com dont know if they are avilable in uk .
if you would like Iwill try and post some photos Doug

Yes please Doug I am also interested in this. FL2 SD4 Metropolis Auto Santorini Black / ivory completely stock.

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Stop global winging.

Judging by the size of the antenna I guess you are operating in the 430-480 mhz range

or uhf Amateur band ???

Uk cb operates only on 27mhz lost the 900 mhz band years ago to mobile telephone !!

27 mhz ant are a lot bigger and would not like to try sticking that to glass even with super glue
 Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !

thanks Guys really helpful. Running on the usual frequencies and the new bracket seems to be working fine having "off-road" tested it this weekend.

Once again thanks for the input  LJ & Lara the i6
Surrey 4x4 Response volunteer member

mudslinger wrote:

Judging by the size of the antenna I guess you are operating in the 430-480 mhz range

or uhf Amateur band ???

Uk cb operates only on 27mhz lost the 900 mhz band years ago to mobile telephone !!

27 mhz ant are a lot bigger and would not like to try sticking that to glass even with super glue

Any chance you could point me at where you found the one that uses the roof bar mounts?

I was thinking of knocking something together that would screw in that I could attach the K-400 mount to but if there's something already available even better.