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ESU 876



Member Since: 26 Mar 2022
Location: Bradford
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Thanks, Dan,

I think it helps that Ray's T piece is thicker than Thule's. Neatest solution that I've seen.

Neil
Post #947180 27th Mar 2022 12:35pm
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DaveCNB



Member Since: 15 Mar 2022
Location: So. Cal
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Got one of Ray's mounts
Ray was nice enough to make me a mount to fit a ¾" NMO antenna fitting and ship it out to the US.

Man he does great work, the materials, cuts/bend in the ¼" aluminum and fit and finish are top notch.



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Can't wait to get it installed and the antenna mounted/wired up.

Thanks again Ray, you are an artist/craftsman!
Post #947838 2nd Apr 2022 9:41pm
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WizzardPrang



Member Since: 05 Nov 2020
Location: Hertfordshire
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Ray's mount looks great, very neat and unobtrusive.

Just wondering, how do you create a ground plane and does the antenna have to be earthed? The roof rails are painted/coated so there won't be metal to metal contact with the mount as far as I can see.

Any advice welcome, thank you. Current vehicle: 2020 Defender 110S
Gone: Defender 90 HT 200Tdi, Discovery Sport, Freelander 2

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Post #948711 8th Apr 2022 8:46pm
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Hairy Dan



Member Since: 25 Apr 2013
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I'm using one of Ray's mounts and I basically have the mount fixed to the roof rails and a Sirio Turbo 5000 aerial mounted on Ray's mount, no other earth connections or anything and I have great reception and transmitting. Hope that helps Thumbs Up Cheers Ian
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Post #948717 8th Apr 2022 9:21pm
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WizzardPrang



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Thanks Ian, that's great news. Thumbs Up

Looks like I have some shopping to do. Current vehicle: 2020 Defender 110S
Gone: Defender 90 HT 200Tdi, Discovery Sport, Freelander 2

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Post #948831 9th Apr 2022 9:58pm
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WizzardPrang



Member Since: 05 Nov 2020
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Thanks to Ray, I now have this:




Fits perfectly.

Also thanks to Hairy Dan for the info. Thumbs Up Current vehicle: 2020 Defender 110S
Gone: Defender 90 HT 200Tdi, Discovery Sport, Freelander 2

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Post #953617 25th May 2022 8:43pm
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alabbar



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thats grate
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MattBW



Member Since: 18 Mar 2022
Location: Warks
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RLD wrote:
yes they fit as long as you tighten them up properly


Hi, anyone know if Ray still makes these? They look fantastic.
Post #971518 17th Nov 2022 10:24pm
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Hairy Dan



Member Since: 25 Apr 2013
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When you have 3 posts you can PM Ray

https://www.defender2.net/forum/member-rld.html Cheers Ian
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Post #971521 17th Nov 2022 10:52pm
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MattBW



Member Since: 18 Mar 2022
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Thanks very much, bit of a radio enthusiast and seems the best mount was on this forum. What a lovely find this community is.
Post #971890 21st Nov 2022 11:53am
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PaulM78



Member Since: 28 Jan 2022
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Looks a cracking idea, did everyone just run the coax out of the rear door, hinge side then onto the roof?
Post #1013994 5th Nov 2023 9:48am
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lightning



Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
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lt's great that CB radio is still active in the USA, it's pretty much dead here except for the truck drivers who l think may still use it.
Post #1013999 5th Nov 2023 10:52am
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LR Nuts



Member Since: 10 Aug 2022
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OTT arial mount.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176002194673?va...gJM4vD_BwE



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OTT price Laughing
Post #1014004 5th Nov 2023 12:22pm
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cyberhusky



Member Since: 09 Feb 2021
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PaulM78 wrote:
Looks a cracking idea, did everyone just run the coax out of the rear door, hinge side then onto the roof?

I run the cables for 2 antennas along the B pillars on both sides of the Defender inside the car. But that is a bad idea. As rain water is sliding along the cable wetting the rear carpet.
I removed the cables and antennas now and go through the A pillar under the snorckel inside the car vis the grommit seal. 22MY Defender 110 (actual) | 10MY Freelander 2 (history) | 15MY Discovery Sport HSE (history)
Post #1014005 5th Nov 2023 1:33pm
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WizzardPrang



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PaulM78 wrote:
Looks a cracking idea, did everyone just run the coax out of the rear door, hinge side then onto the roof?


That's what I've done as it's only for occasional use, e.g. when I'm greenlaning in a group. Current vehicle: 2020 Defender 110S
Gone: Defender 90 HT 200Tdi, Discovery Sport, Freelander 2

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Post #1014013 5th Nov 2023 3:38pm
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