How to Install a GME XRS Connect 370 || Outback Equipment Roof Console UHF Mounting

In this video I show you how to install a UHF system, from the power supply, the cable selection, the fusing, the mounting of an antenna on a fold-down bracket and more.

I install the GME XRS Connect 370C into the Outback Equipment roof console.


|| GME XRS-370C4P ||
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|| Ford Ranger / Mazda BT-50 Dual Cab Roof Console ||
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|| Other Outback Equipment Roof Consoles ||
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=== TABLE OF CONTENTS ===
00:00 - What this video covers.
00:46 - The UHF kit that I chose.
01:02 - Why I went with GME.
01:33 - Kits offered by GME.
02:04 - Differences between XRS 330C and XRS 370C.
02:41 - Why I went with the GME XRS Connect range.
03:51 - Why I am mounting the UHF into a roof console.
04:23 - What comes in the XRS-370C4P box.
05:22 - Using 3AG fuses.
06:13 - Initial product weights.
06:35 - Where to power a UHF from?
07:30 - UHF power supply cable selection and volt drop.
08:13 - Fusing you cable from the battery.
09:00 - Running a cable via an ignition relay for future flexibility.
10:24 - Antenna dBI ratings explained.
12:16 - Roof mounting antennas for the best reception.
13:32 - Antenna fold-down bracket mount.
15:20 - Antenna cable run, waterproof sealing and running through roof lining.
17:50 - How to install a UHF unit into the Outback Equipment roof console.
21:04 - Mounting your UHF hand piece cable support and magnetic bollard.
22:21 - Testing the UHF works with power on and scan.
22:57 - How much weight was added to the car?
23:24 - Closing thoughts and component price list.
24:10 - Mazda BT-50 build costs and weights.




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