Hyundai Tucson Installation

[Robbie1984]

After having an improvised UHF radio installation for latter part of November and whole of December today was the day for a more permanent installation enabling me to once again have full access to UHF CB,VHF Marine and VHF/UHF amateur radio I dropped off the Tucson at CSE crosscom just before 9:30am with instructions to be creative and innovative for this installation after killing time at the other side of town made my way back down to their workshop surprisingly enough the other 2 techies were doing finishing touches whilst their supervisor my main techie i deal with quite often was dealing with clients on the phone

Unfortunately they ran short on time to install a touch screen multimedia player it would have taken a lil bit longer involving removing the single din cd player and cutting out the bottom sleeve to make that space suitable for double din so I'm going to be contacting the local in car audio specialists who aren't back open until Friday and see if i can get squeezed on Monday next week to get the stereo installed

I am not ashamed to admit that the total bill was umm yeah just over 1k as it took then about 3.5 hours alone to install the radios and antennas adding in my mate the head techie had to call in his other 2 workers who had finished other jobs to give him a hand to get it done faster plus they installed a top of range monopole 477Mhz antenna instead of a standard GME 4.5dbi antenna thankfully because of being a regular client for well over 10+ years he took a few $$ off the total price down to $990 thankfully there was a few hundred dollars left over from last years weekend away and was able to pay first amount up front on my Buy Now Pay Later payment schedule now i only owe just shy of $740 which will be $200 less next week

Final installation

* Uniden x86 with remote microphone

* GME GX750B VHF marine radio

* ICOM 2730A VHF/UHF amateur radio

 

[lebrunmn]

Well, first off, I wouldn't pay them anything until they move the steering wheel back to the left side of the car. Sorry--you knew it was coming--I was just wanted to get it out of the way.

Nice install--looks like you're covered for talking to just about anyone, anywhere. Where did they put the main radio units? Under the seats or behind the dash? Also, how prevalent is CB use in Oz? Is it used mostly off-road or everywhere? I realize that your CB is UHF, and we operate between 26-27MHz--so it's not really equivalent. There are still CB pockets in the US, but I don't think it's as popular as it used to be during the "Convoy" era. Last question, then I'll leave you alone... how'd they work the antennas? Any pics?

I hope I'm not pestering you with questions. We see lots of US installs, but it's always cool to see some from other countries, hence my interest. Thanks for sharing!

 

[WatnNY]

Your Hyundai Tucson's look a lot different than our Hyundai Tucson's!

 

[ve1sef]

Looks good, should be clear of the air bags there.

 

[Robbie1984]

Well, first off, I wouldn't pay them anything until they move the steering wheel back to the left side of the car. Sorry--you knew it was coming--I was just wanted to get it out of the way.

Nice install--looks like you're covered for talking to just about anyone, anywhere. Where did they put the main radio units? Under the seats or behind the dash? Also, how prevalent is CB use in Oz? Is it used mostly off-road or everywhere? I realize that your CB is UHF, and we operate between 26-27MHz--so it's not really equivalent. There are still CB pockets in the US, but I don't think it's as popular as it used to be during the "Convoy" era. Last question, then I'll leave you alone... how'd they work the antennas? Any pics?

I hope I'm not pestering you with questions. We see lots of US installs, but it's always cool to see some from other countries, hence my interest. Thanks for sharing!

First off ha ha funny ha ha all good yes the thought of right handed side steering would be a massive headache to you guys over there as same it would be if left handed steering was a thing here in Australia so figured you'd be cheeky with that smart ass remark

From what i can gather the ICOM 2730A main unit is up underneath passenger side seat that had a draw originally under it with VHF marine and UHF 477 MHz main units in slots behind the dash hence the very clean installations allowing for ease of access to the speaker microphones

To answer your question re UHF and plain 26-27 MHz CB the AM side of things is still used here in Australia not as widely like it was during 60's-90's more so used by remote area stations and long haulage vehicles as a backup to HF 2-30 MHz and phones with SSB being more used due to its ability to travel further

UHF CB here is in the 476-477 MHz range with 80 channels to choose form much likened to your GMRS over there only difference is ours doesn't require a license to operate and is free to use by everyone from general public right up to emergency crews but repeaters require a license to run

 

[Z-master]

Is the touchscreen multimedia player you're looking at double DIN or DIN and 1/2? Cos that pocket looks like a half DIN, not full DIN to me.

 

[cavmedic]

There is more than likely an after market solution that’s a direct fit rather than having to do any cutting. Many of the new multimedia screens are single din with floating displays, but there are other options as well.

Easiest was to find out is look at crutchfield to get some ideas before the cutting begins.

 

[Robbie1984]

There is more than likely an after market solution that’s a direct fit rather than having to do any cutting. Many of the new multimedia screens are single din with floating displays, but there are other options as well.

Easiest was to find out is look at crutchfield to get some ideas before the cutting begins.

Thanks for that recommendation cavmedic I've already booked my tucson into a local automotive/mechanic for Tuesday after next to get it fitted most likely involve cutting the sleeve

 

[cavmedic]

Thanks for that recommendation cavmedic I've already booked my tucson into a local automotive/mechanic for Tuesday after next to get it fitted most likely involve cutting the sleeve

I highly suggest taking a look, hacking the sleeve could be screwing you on the after market mounting. Some double din units use the cage mounting method and most vehicle have aftermarket support for mounts to align with factory mounting holes and bezel trim kits to mirror factory.