Making a remote head for a Uniden 120XLT

NSWESP · #1 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009, 01:50 AM

I have a 120XLT Scanner that i simply use to monitor a few local freqs when in the car. What i plan to do is take my Uniden 120XLT and split it into two separate units, both will be contained inside little project enclosures. One will contain the screen, volume knob and squelch knob, and potentially a flick switch to toggle between SCAN and HOLD. The other will contain all the main working components that actually receive the audio along with the key pad to allow me to program it. The smaller box (The control head) as such will sit up near the dash board while the main unit is hidden elsewhere.

Will be starting this time next week so will keep you updated...

ausscan · #2 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009, 06:42 AM

Interested in seeing how this pans out, and of course the photos of it all

NSWESP · #3 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009, 06:52 AM

Got bored today so went out and bought the enclosure. The enclosure i bought can be seen here Mini ABS Instrument Case - Jaycar Electronics on the gray front face i have installed a flick switch which will act as a power on/off and next to that i have put a 3.5mm Stereo jack for if i want to use headphones. On the other side i have put a little red LED light simply because every DIY project must have one lol it will simply light up when the unit is on.

I have decided that if i take out the battery pack and simply run it off power in the car i can install all the scanner components inside the casing. This will include the keypad which will most likely be installed inside (Meaning you have to take the top off to access it, however i very rarely ever use it anyway as this will likely just stick on 1 or 2 local frequencies)

i will install the screen later in the week along with volume and squelch knobs. The antenna connection, power input and air vents will be located on the back face.

NSWESP · #4 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009, 07:09 AM

Just to clarify the enclosure i bought for now is mainly for testing purposes, i will set it all up in this one as neat as possible but once its done i will try and make it smaller.

NSWESP · #5 (**permalink**) 09-29-2009, 09:47 AM

Did a bit of wiring today. On the back of the project box i put a power input, wired that in a basic circuit to a switch, then to a red mini globe, then to some dead end wires that will connect to the scanner parts. All seems to be going well, will know if it will work tomorow when i do a quick test on hooking it all up.