Radio Cradle

[Weathers]

I’ve looked high and low and cannot find a suitable cradle for our 2-way radios. The one I currently have is the sort of thing I’m after (see pics).

I’ve tried googling everything I can think of and no real joy. I want a metal one of possible.

Thanks

Chris

[ChrisL]

Looks eminently makable, couple of bits of 3mm ali and some pop rivets...

[DJ.]

I bought a case with belt loop and then made a bracket to hook the case onto. Not as neat as a purpose made metal case, but it works well and isolates the radio from some of the vibration.

[Weathers]

Yes probably makable. Was just curious as to whether anyone had found one one could purchase. I have a plan b) I just wanted something decent.

[David T]

Tony Hart designed a 3D printed one - it was very neat, as you'd expect. I did a couple of test prints. I think I owe Nash one. I must remember to try printing a few.

[David T]

Rubber o-ring used to hold radio in, after it has been slid onto the mounting grooves.

@Tony H: how did you get on with yours?

[Martin S]

I believe i made that

[locost220]

I believe i made that

I was trying to work out if it was your one Martin

[Weathers]

I believe i made that

I thought so Martin, very tidy!

Thanks all. Santa is bringing a 3D printer to the house this year so..... Depending on how tricky it is to use the software I'll put one together to suit the Baofeng radios a lot of us have. I've used mine a lot so have some ideas for a mark II. I have a couple of different Baofeng radios (GT-3TP and UV-5R) so it will be made to fit those.

I'll let you know how it goes.

[greenwoo]

sounds good Chris, i could do with a made for purpose mount....