I found a good place to install a scanner. I bought a BCT15X to install in my truck, but decided to just use my BC355n. I took the cup holder out and drilled to small hole in it and the whole assembly slides back into the console. I also found that the speaker I bought fits perfectly next to the scanner without mounting it. I'm happy so far. I may adjust height, but it should work fine. Now to just drill an NMO eventually. I am going to temporarily use a mag mount.
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scanner install 2014 Silverado w/bucket seats
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scannermanner1
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Nice!
scannermanner1
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What antenna are you using??
Right now a suction cup wire that came with the BC355n. I have a mag mount with a Larsen "Special" Tri-band that I can use, but I don't want to leave my back window open. I also have a campershell, so it's not as easy to chuck the whole antenna into the back seat. I would like something that can get low band though. CHP is on 42 MHz here.
Thank you scannermanner1!
dmg1969
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Looks good. Nice use of available space. What type/brand of speaker is that?
As far as the antenna, I use a Hustler MOR (Hustler MOR Scanner antenna roof mount) mounted to a Comet RS720 lip mount on my hatch and have good results on low band. Granted, it's not an NMO antenna, but it's a good compromise for me.
As far as the antenna, I use a Hustler MOR (Hustler MOR Scanner antenna roof mount) mounted to a Comet RS720 lip mount on my hatch and have good results on low band. Granted, it's not an NMO antenna, but it's a good compromise for me.
Firefightingdude21
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OP, do u have more pictures? I have a 2014 and looking for a place to mount my Motorola vhf. May be a good spot for it as well
I can take a few more. Pull the cupholder out though and it will all come to you.
Firefightingdude21
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Cup holder in the dash?
Firefightingdude21
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Oh. Mine isn't an ltz. That's the difference.
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