Land Rover Series - III, 109 FFR

Equipment Transportation & Mobile Command Facility.

A valuable asset to our field research and investigation, is the 4x4 Land Rover. This particular vehicle was originally a British Ministry of Defense, Army radio communications truck (FFR - Fitted For Radio). It was then purchased from the Army, and underwent some upgrades, including a hard-top for the rear (replacing the canvass), and engine rebuild for unleaded fuel, and the addition of overdrive with free-wheeling hubs. All of the specialized 24 volt electrics, have been left intact. Ex MOD Land Rover Series-III, 109 FFR

Being a former military communications vehicle, it has been designed to provide additional power for maintaining additional batteries within the rear. Instead of an alternator, the vehicle has a large generator (90 amp, 2.4Kw), and a fully shielded ignition system - against emitting any RF interference. It is specifically designed, with the inclusion of a large oil radiator, to remain idle running for long periods - specifically to charge auxiliary batteries - or provide additional continuous electrical power. Therefore, such a system is ideal for powering the variety of communications and monitor equipment installed in the rear.

Further details of the newly installed technology will be added to this page later.

Specification

NATO Designation: Truck Utility FFR 3/4 ton, 4x4 Rover Series III
Wheelbase: 109" (long 3-door), Engine petrol 2.25 litre
Manufactured: 1984 - by British Leyland
Extra's: Fairly overdrive, free-wheeling hubs, 12v DC, 24v DC, & 240v AC regulated systems. Twin amber rotating warning beacons with 4 x warning amber strobes, Additional spot and work lights. Comprehensive 2-way alarm and monitoring system.

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