Communication & Navigation Systems.

Overview.

Items in
“grey” are still to-do.
Items in “mauve” need to be fixed, replaced, upgraded or we need more.
Items in “brown” are under construction.
Items in “green” are almost completed or on order.
Items in “black” completed.
Items in “(italics any colour)” are listed in another category, (see links).

      Permanently fitted.
Coms
Dashboard-mounted CB radio, (Under consideration).
Dash-mounted 10m radio, (under consideration, will need a license).
Twin fixed CB aerial connection points & aerials(currently only one fitted).
Aerial mount & cable for the top of the flagpole, (needs lightning arrestor).
Twin CB aerial connection in the dashboard, (one fitted, see dashboard).
     
12v sockets in the dashboard, (primarily for CBs, see electrics ).
CB aerial connection in the back of the van.
     
12v sockets in the back of the van, (primarily for CBs, see electricsdashboard).
Switchable CB aerial connections, (see dashboard)
USB charging points in the dashboard, (see dashboard, & electrics ).
Radio speakers in the dashboard, doors, & overhead, (see dashboard).
Radio speakers in the rear of the van.
Microphone in the dashboard or overhead, (for bluetooth phone, see dashboard).
Microphone connection for an external speaker.
External speaker, (possibly behind the front grill).

Nav

Twin Sat-Nav head units(currently one fitted see dashboard).
Compass and clino, (fitted in the new dashboard).
Extra USB charging points in the dashboard, (see dashboard, & electrics ).
USB charging points in the back of the van, (primarily for phones, see electrics ).
Phone charger mat, (see dashboard, & electrics ).
Onboard Wi-Fi, (see electrics ).

      For use with the van.
Comes
Smartphones, GPS enabled,
(usually in pocket, part of safety equipment).
Translating programs for mobile phones, (&/or laptops),
Satellite phone, (will need short-term hire, part of safety equipment).
Handheld CB radios.
Interchangeable short & long CB aerials, (for use with CBs away from the van).
Magnetic aerial base, (Portable for use in other vehicles).
Aerial mount & cable for the top of the fixed flagpole, (extended range).
Walkie-Talkies.
AA batterer packs for the handheld CBs, (for use with CBs away from the van).

Nav
Portable GPS, in addition to the fixed, sat nav in the van, (currently using phones).
Tablet or laptop computer & Charging system, (Digitized manuals, maps & Wi-Fi).
           Digitized first aid manuals,(on tablet laptop & mobile phone).
           Digitized maps, (of the intended destination, on tablet laptop & mobile phone).
           Digitized maintenance manuals.
           Digitized running maintenance schedule.
           Digitized automatically re-settable checklist.

GPS, (additional to the fixed sat-nav, currently using phones).
GPS receiver for tablet or laptop, (built-in if possible).

Digitised maps. (of intended destination).
Paper maps, (sheet &/or books of intended destination).
Compass, (portable, additional to those in the emergency snatch bags).
Map book overly sheets, markers & acetone wipes.

 

Twin Sat-Nav head units(artist impression, currently one fitted, see dashboard).

More info and Photos and a full write-up to follow soon.

Other related or affected items.