2010 F-150 - scanner install

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rbryant76

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Got around to installing my Uniden 436. Install was fairly easy.

I bought the fender mount and a Laird antenna.

I have had great luck with a Scoshe magnetic mount that i use for my iPhone (as you can see in one of the pics)

I bought a Ram mount cradle, and using some Gorilla glue adhesive and one screw, I attached the Scoshe magnetic plate to the back of the cradle.

This allows me to easily remove the cradle from the console.

Scoshe dash mounts: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I608BJ8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ram Mount cradle: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QD8Q5Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I ran the coax up behind the dash and through the cubby/compartment (drilled a small hole in the back of the pocket).

The only thing I may want is to either do Aux audio to my head unit, or an external speaker.
 

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rbryant76

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Another couple shots.
 

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Very nice!
Just a question though. Does the coax bending like that, put any stress on the antenna connector, or does the coax have enough slack in it, not to worry about that?

~ KN1IGHT
 

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The install is slightly different now, I am using a ram mount arm and its suction cupped on the front of the center console..which allows the handheld to angle at a better angle to keep the cable from looping up like that.
 

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What is this on your truck's dash? A speaker?
 

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I'm a big fan of the Scosche phone mounts. I'd considered a similar mount for my 436HP but was concerned the magnets would affect the reception performance.
 
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