Wiring in CB

[Wills]

I'm getting ready to install a Uniden UH095SX plus an FM transeiver (134-174 MHz) for good measure into my truck.

I want to fit these two units into a roof console, which may create a few problems, as there are only two window pillars but three aerials plus the necessary power cables. I'm hoping to run the three aerials up one pillar and the power up the other, to keep them as far apart as possible.

Once they get to the console, they will have to pass through the same hole as the power lead, before separating and going to their different connections.

It's taken some time saving for all these items and I'd rather not stuff it up and end up with radio interference, static or some other gremlins - hence the call for "wise" advice, so my questions are:

1. Under the bonnet - is it ok to run one of the aerial cables past the battery and assorted electrics on it's way to the firewall. That way I'll have two on one side and one on the other

2. Do I need to pass the three aerials through separate holes in the firewall, or am I able to keep them together from the firewall to the console.

4. Will it be ok to have the three aerials and the power cable briefly running together through the same hole into the console.

3. Will they need extra shielding, or are the cables ok as is.

4. Do the aerials have to be mounted any particular minimum distance apart from each other

All suggestions greatfully received, plus any other details which may ensure that they all perform as expected !!

[dazza85]

I'm getting ready to install a Uniden UH095SX plus an FM transceiver (134-174 MHz) for good measure into my truck. Where did you get the FM transceiver ? how much ? whats the range and who can you talk to ?

I want to fit these two units into a roof console, which may create a few problems, as there are only two window pillars but three aerials plus the necessary power cables. I'm hoping to run the three aerials up one pillar and the power up the other, to keep them as far apart as possible. That will work fine

Once they get to the console, they will have to pass through the same hole as the power lead, before separating and going to their different connections. No problems there

It's taken some time saving for all these items and I'd rather not stuff it up and end up with radio interference, static or some other gremlins - hence the call for "wise" advice, so my questions are:

1. Under the bonnet - is it ok to run one of the aerial cables past the battery and assorted electrics on it's way to the firewall. That way I'll have two on one side and one on the other Not a problem - DC does not create the noise that AC does - If you alternator has a built in regulator there is no AC outside the alternator - You do not say what sort of vehicle you have, if its diesel nothing else creates any noise, If its petrol the ignition system (coils dizzy and controller can create some interference which can be delt with if it does occur

2. Do I need to pass the three aerials through separate holes in the firewall, or am I able to keep them together from the firewall to the console. keeping them together is ok they will be together going up the pillar anyway. I have mine coming through the firewall no each side and crossing over under the dash to keep them away from the heat.

4. Will it be ok to have the three aerials and the power cable briefly running together through the same hole into the console. No problems there whats the 3rd Ariel for ? you only mention 2 units above

3. Will they need extra shielding, or are the cables ok as is. ok as is[ you would normaly only transmit on one radio at at time

4. Do the aerials have to be mounted any particular minimum distance apart from each other Mine are mounted 1/4 and 3/4 of the way along each edge. I also have spring mounts on them to reduce breakages when in the bush

All suggestions greatfully received, plus any other details which may ensure that they all perform as expected !!

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