Need help mounting scanners to a shelf

Danny37 · Dec 17, 2017

So I have the mounting brackets for both of my scanners: a uniden bcd536hp and RadioShack pro-163. In almist of moving I seemed to have lost the mounting screws needed to screw the scanners in. Eyeing the holes on both the pro-163 and bcd536hp I'm guessing the holes are either 4mm, 5mm or 6mm. Can anyone confirm this for me? I'm thinking about buying bolts instead or regular Philips head screws.

Thanks in advance.

cmdrwill · Dec 17, 2017

I found the 'side screws' on Ebay, and they even have thumb screws in several sizes like 4 5 and 6 mm.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Pcs-M4x8...crews-Bolts-/391494644229?hash=item5b26e63205

bob550 · Dec 17, 2017

I wouldn't agonize over getting the exact size screw. Just take the bracket to your local hardware store and make sure the screw fits the slots before purchase. Buy some small washers to improve stability of the mount. Don't forget to measure the thickness of your shelf and limit the length of the screw so it doesn't stick through.

jonwienke · Dec 17, 2017

If the screw is going into a threaded hole in the scanner, getting the right size, thread pitch, and length are all important.

N9JIG · Dec 18, 2017

The Uniden, GRE, RS, and Whistler scanners all seem to use the same M5 side screws.

ClipsAndFasteners.com - Automotive Retainers,Clips and Fasteners M5x14mm screws fit these perfectly.

I uses M5 14MM SEMS screws for my radios, these do not have the plastic knobs on them but they have combination hex and Phillips heads for easy tool selection. I also got some 20MM screws for some Moto radios with somewhat thinner profiles.

You know those 4-in-one multi-bladed screw drivers you get at Home Depot or Harbor Freight? Take out the tips and the hex end fits these SEMS screws, easier to use than the plastic ended ones.

Danny37 · Dec 19, 2017

N9JIG said:
The Uniden, GRE, RS, and Whistler scanners all seem to use the same M5 side screws.

ClipsAndFasteners.com - Automotive Retainers,Clips and Fasteners M5x14mm screws fit these perfectly.

I uses M5 14MM SEMS screws for my radios, these do not have the plastic knobs on them but they have combination hex and Phillips heads for easy tool selection. I also got some 20MM screws for some Moto radios with somewhat thinner profiles.

You know those 4-in-one multi-bladed screw drivers you get at Home Depot or Harbor Freight? Take out the tips and the hex end fits these SEMS screws, easier to use than the plastic ended ones.

Thank you so much!

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