{"id":647,"date":"2017-10-05T17:11:48","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T16:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=647"},"modified":"2025-09-20T20:27:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T19:27:51","slug":"cb-aerial","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=647","title":{"rendered":"Communication & Navigation Systems."},"content":{"rendered":"
Overview.<\/h6>\n

\nItems in <\/strong>\u201cgrey\u201d<\/span> are still to-do.
\n<\/strong>Items in <\/strong>\u201cmauve\u201d<\/span> need to be fixed, replaced, upgraded, or we need more.
\n<\/strong>Items in <\/strong>\u201cbrown\u201d<\/span> are under construction.
\n<\/strong>Items in <\/strong>\u201cgreen\u201d<\/span> are almost completed or on order.
\n<\/strong>Items in <\/strong>\u201cblack\u201d completed.
\nItems in \u201c(italics any colour)\u201d<\/em><\/span> are listed in another category. (see links).
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n

      Permanently fitted.
\nComs
\n<\/span><\/em>Dashboard-mounted CB radio.(Under consideration).<\/span><\/span>
\nDash-mounted 10m radio. (under consideration, will need a license).<\/span><\/span>
\nTwin fixed CB aerial connection points & aerials<\/span><\/a>.  <\/span>(<\/span>currently only one fitted).
\n<\/span><\/em>Aerial mount & cable for the top of the flagpole. (needs a <\/span><\/span>lightning arrestor).<\/span>
\n<\/em>Twin CB aerial connection in the dashboard.<\/span> (one fitted, see dashboard<\/a>).
\n      <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>12v sockets <\/em><\/span>in the dashboard. <\/span> <\/em><\/span>(primarily for CBs, see electrics<\/a> ).<\/span>
\n<\/em>CB aerial connection in the back of the van.
\n      <\/span><\/span>12v sockets in the back of the van.<\/span> (primarily for CBs, see electrics<\/span><\/a> & <\/span><\/em>dashboard<\/a>).<\/span>
\n<\/em>Switchable CB aerial connections.<\/span> (<\/span><\/span>see dashboard<\/a>)
\n<\/span><\/em>USB charging points in the dashboard. <\/em>(<\/em>see <\/em><\/span>dashboard<\/a>, & electrics<\/a> ).<\/span><\/em><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/em>Radio speakers in the dashboard, doors, & overhead.<\/span> (see dashboard<\/a><\/em>).
\n<\/span>Radio speakers in the rear of the van.<\/span>
\nMicrophone in the dashboard or overhead.<\/span> (for Bluetooth phone, see dashboard<\/a>).<\/em>
\n<\/span>Microphone connection for an external speaker.
\nExternal speaker. (possibly behind the front grill).
\n
\nNav<\/span><\/em>
\n<\/span><\/span>Twin Sat-Nav head units<\/a>. (currently one fitted, see dashboard<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
\nCompass and clino.<\/span><\/em> (to be fitted in the new dashboard<\/a>).<\/em>
\n<\/span>Extra USB charging points in the dashboard. <\/em><\/span>(<\/em>see <\/em><\/span>dashboard<\/a>, & electrics<\/a> ).<\/span>
\n<\/em>USB charging points in the back of the van.<\/span> (primarily for phones, see electrics<\/a>).<\/span>
\n<\/em>Phone charger mat. <\/span>(see dashboard<\/a>, & electrics<\/a> ).<\/span>
\nOnboard Wi-Fi. (see electrics<\/a> ).<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

      For use with the van.
\nComes
\n<\/span>Smartphones, GPS-enabled.<\/em> (usually in a pocket, part of safety equipment<\/a>).
\n<\/em><\/span>Translating programs for mobile phones.<\/span> (&\/or laptops),<\/span>
\nSatellite phone.<\/span> (will need short-term hire, part of safety equipment<\/a>).
\n<\/em><\/span>Handheld CB radios.<\/a>
\nInterchangeable short & long CB aerials. (for use with CBs away from the van).<\/span>
\n<\/span>Magnetic aerial base. (Portable for use in other vehicles).<\/span>
\nAerial mount & cable for the top of the fixed flagpole. (extended range).<\/span><\/span>
\nWalkie-Talkies<\/a>.
\nAA batterer packs for the handheld CBs. (<\/span>for use with CBs away from the van).<\/span><\/h4>\n

Nav
\n<\/span><\/em>Portable GPS, in addition to the fixed, sat nav in the van, (currently using phones).<\/span>
\n<\/span>Tablet or laptop computer & Charging system,<\/span> (Digitised manuals, maps & Wi-Fi).
\n           Digitised first aid <\/span><\/span>manuals.<\/span><\/span>(<\/span>on tablet, laptop & mobile phone).<\/strong>
\n           Digitised maps.<\/span><\/span> (<\/span><\/strong>of the intended destination, <\/strong>on tablet, laptop & mobile phone).<\/strong>
\n           Digitised maintenance manuals.<\/strong><\/span>
\n           Digitised running maintenance schedule.<\/strong><\/span>
\n           Digitised, automatically re-settable checklist.<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nGPS. (<\/span><\/span>additional to the fixed sat-nav, currently using phones).
\nGPS receiver for tablet or laptop. (built-in if possible).<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nDigitised maps. <\/span>(of the intended destination).<\/span>
\nPaper maps.<\/span> (sheet &\/or books of the intended destination).
\n<\/span>Compass. (portable, in additional to those in the emergency snatch bags<\/a>). <\/span>
\n<\/span>Map book, overly sheets, markers & acetone wipes.<\/h4>\n

 <\/p>\n

Twin Sat-Nav head units.<\/a> (artist impression, currently one fitted, see dashboard<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>\"\"<\/h4>\n

More info, photos and a full write-up to follow soon.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Other related or affected items.<\/h6>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Categorie link pages:-<\/strong>
\n     Reviews<\/a>.
\n              Permanently fitted or Available.<\/a>
\n<\/a>                          Mechanical and electrical.<\/a>
\n                          External.<\/a>
\n                          Internal.<\/a>
\n              General use & Camping.
\n<\/a>                          For use with the van.<\/a>
\n                          Lightweight camping kit<\/a>.
\n<\/strong><\/a>                           <\/strong>Safety equipment.<\/a>
\n                                    Communication & Navigation Systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks for reading.<\/strong>
\n\"\"
\n.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Overview. Items in \u201cgrey\u201d are still to-do. Items in \u201cmauve\u201d need to be fixed, replaced, upgraded, or we need more. Items in \u201cbrown\u201d are under construction. Items in \u201cgreen\u201d are almost completed or on order. Items in \u201cblack\u201d completed. Items in \u201c(italics any colour)\u201d are listed in another category. (see links).       Permanently fitted. Coms Dashboard-mounted … <\/p>\n

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