Hello all,
I have a 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Express (5.7L Hemi) and I am looking to install two radios. I currently own the Anytone AT-5888UV, and will be installing that along with a scanner to be purchased sooner (or later). I will currently buy something that is cheaper (I hope) and even potentially used, with a remote head. My goal is to purchase the Whistler 1095, but that won't happen for at least 6 months or more.
My questions are as follows -
Any ideas for install? My Anytone has a remote head, and I will buy a remote head on the scanner as well. I have the 6 seat cab, so I have the center console that folds up or down as a cup holder. I never have anyone sit up front in the middle seat, but would like to leave that option. I've included two photos. I was thinking about installing the ham radio where I have circled in red, and the scanner either in the green or blue locations. Any ideas or thoughts? Or anywhere else better to put them? I'd really like the green area, but am afraid it would be too far away. Granted, I won't need to touch it too much, and my wife is often in the truck with me, and can operate a scanner pretty well.
I have been told by the dealership that I bought the truck at as well as the dealership that services my truck where I live now, that I must run the power through the fuse box in the engine compartment to maintain my lifetime warranty. Any experience, problems with this? I will likely have this professionally installed by a local company that installs for police and fire departments, so they should understand how to do this, but was wondering if anyone experienced anything doing it this way.
Anyone have any ideas for a cheap, remote head scanner. Looking only to scan things such as 151-155 and 460-470. I'd really like alpha display, but could do without.
Thank's guys for any thoughts!
I have a 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Express (5.7L Hemi) and I am looking to install two radios. I currently own the Anytone AT-5888UV, and will be installing that along with a scanner to be purchased sooner (or later). I will currently buy something that is cheaper (I hope) and even potentially used, with a remote head. My goal is to purchase the Whistler 1095, but that won't happen for at least 6 months or more.
My questions are as follows -
Any ideas for install? My Anytone has a remote head, and I will buy a remote head on the scanner as well. I have the 6 seat cab, so I have the center console that folds up or down as a cup holder. I never have anyone sit up front in the middle seat, but would like to leave that option. I've included two photos. I was thinking about installing the ham radio where I have circled in red, and the scanner either in the green or blue locations. Any ideas or thoughts? Or anywhere else better to put them? I'd really like the green area, but am afraid it would be too far away. Granted, I won't need to touch it too much, and my wife is often in the truck with me, and can operate a scanner pretty well.
I have been told by the dealership that I bought the truck at as well as the dealership that services my truck where I live now, that I must run the power through the fuse box in the engine compartment to maintain my lifetime warranty. Any experience, problems with this? I will likely have this professionally installed by a local company that installs for police and fire departments, so they should understand how to do this, but was wondering if anyone experienced anything doing it this way.
Anyone have any ideas for a cheap, remote head scanner. Looking only to scan things such as 151-155 and 460-470. I'd really like alpha display, but could do without.
Thank's guys for any thoughts!
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