2013 X5 BMW install

Theo · #1 (**permalink**) 01-29-2013, 12:58 PM

My 396T sits just right for view and sound. Bracket is from Pro Clip USA.

emd001 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-29-2013, 1:07 PM

Nice, simple and clean.

russellmaher · #3 (**permalink**) 01-29-2013, 2:41 PM

Very nicely done, Theo....and thanks for sharing with us. I'm a big fan of the 396T also.

Russell

W5JER · #4 (**permalink**) 01-29-2013, 3:03 PM

I would get a 90 degree BNC plug and point it backwards but other than that looks great!

AdamDaMan · #5 (**permalink**) 01-29-2013, 3:11 PM

Very nice! Where is the Antenna?

russellmaher · #6 (**permalink**) 01-29-2013, 3:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KD8CHM

I would get a 90 degree BNC plug and point it backwards but other than that looks great!

for an even neater look. I just bought a three pack from a seller on eBay for $9.95 with free shipping. They come in the original package and retail for 6 bucks apiece, so that's a pretty good deal, I believe. I'll be using one of them on my 396T as soon as I get it back from Uniden Repair.

Russell

Dann · #7 (**permalink**) 01-29-2013, 6:18 PM

Looks Great.

Rt169Radio · #8 (**permalink**) 01-30-2013, 8:06 AM

Looking nice.

Junior08 · #9 (**permalink**) 01-30-2013, 8:21 PM

Can you show the clip piece that the scanner is attached to? Thanks.

Theo · #10 (**permalink**) 01-31-2013, 1:00 PM

Temporary antenna SpectrumForce.

Theo · #11 (**permalink**) 01-31-2013, 1:03 PM

I have plenty right-angle BNC's any right-angle SMA's ?

W2NJS · #12 (**permalink**) 01-31-2013, 3:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Theo

I have plenty right-angle BNC's any right-angle SMA's ?

Try the RF Connection in Gaithersburg MD. Very helpful, takes credit cards and phone orders. If anyone has an SMA right angle connector he does. Also lets you select between cheap foreign connectors and the much better US-made ones.

The RF Connection

03msc · #13 (**permalink**) 01-31-2013, 6:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Theo

Temporary antenna SpectrumForce.

I get pretty good reception with this same antenna but it sure whistles at around 45+mph. Only drawback.

Junior08 · #14 (**permalink**) 02-01-2013, 9:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Theo

Temporary antenna SpectrumForce.

Same clip I use in my Toyota Yaris but with a different mount. Had a 396XT a few years ago with this setup but never was comfortable with the scanner just "sitting" in the groove of that style clip. Too much movement. It's the only reason I use a GRE or Radio Shack scanner with this setup. The old fashioned belt clip fits much more secure. If it works for you, that's all that counts!

Theo · #15 (**permalink**) 02-02-2013, 6:42 AM

Actually that mount has two functions it also works with the belt clip which is what I use also.