Bcd436hp vehicle mounting ?

[JLF123]

I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado and i'm looking for a way to mount my 436. I was thinking of mounting it against the dash in this spot (in yellow). Any suggestions in how to mount or where will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[WX4JCW]

I Use a Maxx Mount with that you could place it anywhere even on a rough dashboard
http://www.amazon.com/MAXX-MOUNT-AM...TF8&qid=1461179117&sr=8-2&keywords=MAXX+Mount

 

[Jay911]

I don't have a Silverado - I'm with the enemy (Ford F150 ) but I have found the ProClip dash mount to be very effective and useful.

ProClip shows six different mounts for your vintage of truck, none of which exactly end up where you have planned. Keep in mind what I linked to is just the kit for mounting to the dash - you then add an actual cradle or mount kit to the front of that.

What I did on mine was take a mic hang-up clip like for a CB or professional two-way radio, and mount that on the face of the dash mount. Then the belt clip pin for the 436 just sits in that slot. Of course the mic hang-up clip should be one of the sturdier, well-built ones, not the flimsy metal that looks like the tines of a fork. I actually used a genuine Motorola clip because I had a handful lying around from converting my agency's fire trucks to magnetic mic holders.

 

[JLF123]

I don't have a Silverado - I'm with the enemy (Ford F150 ) but I have found the ProClip dash mount to be very effective and useful.

ProClip shows six different mounts for your vintage of truck, none of which exactly end up where you have planned. Keep in mind what I linked to is just the kit for mounting to the dash - you then add an actual cradle or mount kit to the front of that.

What I did on mine was take a mic hang-up clip like for a CB or professional two-way radio, and mount that on the face of the dash mount. Then the belt clip pin for the 436 just sits in that slot. Of course the mic hang-up clip should be one of the sturdier, well-built ones, not the flimsy metal that looks like the tines of a fork. I actually used a genuine Motorola clip because I had a handful lying around from converting my agency's fire trucks to magnetic mic holders.

That looks PERFECT and clips right into the dash in a perfect spot. Mounting anything above that in Jersey (at least in my township), they give you a hard time about blocking your view and easily hand out tickets. I think i'm going to give the Proclip a try. I also have a couple of mic holders laying around.

MX4JCW....that Maxx Mount looks good too but I am weary about suction cup mounts to a non smooth dash. Every time I would hit a bump, I would probably wince and wait for it to fall. Glad it works for you though.

 

[WX4JCW]

That looks PERFECT and clips right into the dash in a perfect spot. Mounting anything above that in Jersey (at least in my township), they give you a hard time about blocking your view and easily hand out tickets. I think i'm going to give the Proclip a try. I also have a couple of mic holders laying around.

MX4JCW....that Maxx Mount looks good too but I am weary about suction cup mounts to a non smooth dash. Every time I would hit a bump, I would probably wince and wait for it to fall. Glad it works for you though.

this one has a special adhesive that renews when put under the tap im in a freightliner
i have to literally pry it off

fyi i have no skin in the game it just holds my 436HP across the country solid across some of the worst roads
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoSgxRAO2k0

 

[WX4JCW]

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[sflmonitor]

I use a Ram Mount and love it. Holds great and it's pretty versatile.

 

[Voyager]

Like SFL, I use basic mic holders. They work very well.

 

[JLF123]

I REALLY appreciate all of the suggestions.
Ok....now that I am narrowing my mount options for the scanner, I am starting to dig into info on a good all around antenna to mount (probably magnet). The system that I mainly listen to here in Jersey is the Burlington County Public Safety (In the 500 range) and sometimes the Ocean County one. However, I dig listening to systems in the 800 range as well. Is there a good combo package out there that includes antenna, mount, cable and connector (BMC or SMA)?

 

[WX4JCW]

What kind of mount

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[BigC801]

I use a Proclip mount for the dash and this ram mount to hold the 436, works well.

Amazon.com: Ram Mount RAM-HOL-UN4U Universal Finger-Grip Phone or Radio Holder (Black): Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[JLF123]

What kind of mount

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Magnet

 

[Jay911]

I REALLY appreciate all of the suggestions.
Ok....now that I am narrowing my mount options for the scanner, I am starting to dig into info on a good all around antenna to mount (probably magnet). The system that I mainly listen to here in Jersey is the Burlington County Public Safety (In the 500 range) and sometimes the Ocean County one. However, I dig listening to systems in the 800 range as well. Is there a good combo package out there that includes antenna, mount, cable and connector (BMC or SMA)?

I have used this antenna from Scanner Master for years. I have one with BNC on it for my home station (too lazy/cheap to put up an outdoor antenna on my crappy falling-apart roof in constantly high winds), had one in SMA on my older car for the HP1. I moved to a permanent fender mount with my truck and the 436, but I still have two more of these in SMA format for using with RTL-SDR sticks. Coverage is great across the bands and the magnet is plenty strong.

 

[JLF123]

I have used this antenna from Scanner Master for years. I have one with BNC on it for my home station (too lazy/cheap to put up an outdoor antenna on my crappy falling-apart roof in constantly high winds), had one in SMA on my older car for the HP1. I moved to a permanent fender mount with my truck and the 436, but I still have two more of these in SMA format for using with RTL-SDR sticks. Coverage is great across the bands and the magnet is plenty strong.

Thanks. I see people complaining about the SMA connectors. I'm assuming you had no issues with it?

 

[Jay911]

Not that I can recall. The one at home (which is admittedly BNC) stays connected all the time, so it doesn't get a chance to be fiddled with. The ones for my SDR sticks get disconnected and reconnected fairly often, and don't give me any grief.

 

[JLF123]

Not that I can recall. The one at home (which is admittedly BNC) stays connected all the time, so it doesn't get a chance to be fiddled with. The ones for my SDR sticks get disconnected and reconnected fairly often, and don't give me any grief.

Well, it looks like I will give that antenna a shot then. Thanks for the info.

 

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Can we see it without scanner and where you get it??

 

[WX4JCW]

Sure gimme a bit

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[WX4JCW]

got mine in Joplin, MO but they have 2 on Amazon, the standard phone mount fits handheld scanners like the BCD436HP
http://www.amazon.com/MAXX-MOUNT-AM...TF8&qid=1461348532&sr=8-2&keywords=MAXX+Mount

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