PSR-800 Install in 2010 VW GTI

[bgav]

Pics of ProClip Angled Mount (2010-2012 VW GTI) and ProClip Button and Clip Holder (Large) using the belt clip on my PSR-800.

For a totally covert install, I'm using a Diamond RH77CA mounted on the inside of the windshield along the right A-Pillar using a Valor BNCSCRS. It's no Austin Spectra or Larsen Tri-Band (I own both) but I'm very happy with the performance.

I can also patch the audio from the scanner to an AUX 1/8" jack to use the factory sound system, although the PSR-800 has excellent audio for a portable.

 

[1150RT-P]

nice VW. GTI?

 

[bgav]

nice VW. GTI?

Thanks. Yes, it's a 6-speed manual 2-door GTI .

 

[1150RT-P]

nice. i had an 08 (generation before yours) for a few years. same setup - 2 door, manual. great little car.

 

[bgav]

nice. i had an 08 (generation before yours) for a few years. same setup - 2 door, manual. great little car.

I originally was going to buy a used MkV GTI, test drove a few and loved them, but once I test drove a new MkVI, I was hooked. All are a blast to drive.

 

[Tacosalad]

Nice setup, do you have any pictures of the antenna setup?

 

[bgav]

Nice setup, do you have any pictures of the antenna setup?

Will post some, you're the 2nd request.

 

[bgav]

Photos of the Diamond RH77CA and BNC suction cup mount installed on the inside of the windshield for a covert antenna. Please forgive the grimy windshield.

Thinking of upgrading to a Comet RS720NMO adjustable rear lip lip mount and Larsen tri-band.

 

[1150RT-P]

looks great, Brian. I may try something like this in addition to the NMO mount externally, for trips around town, then install the NMO for longer trips.

the only concern i see is if that curtain airbag deployed! I would hate for your passenger to have an antenna imprint on their face!

 

[jambo]

Wow. Now that's a very nice setup. Quick in/out with radio. That's exactly what I'm looking to do with my handheld. Thanks for the pics and idea.

 

[Gezelle007]

So clean and discreet! Awesome.

 

[bgav]

looks great, Brian. I may try something like this in addition to the NMO mount externally, for trips around town, then install the NMO for longer trips.

the only concern i see is if that curtain airbag deployed! I would hate for your passenger to have an antenna imprint on their face!

Thanks. Good point, I'll have to used an extension and relocate the antenna to a rear window when I have a passenger. Also a good argument to justify getting the Comet hatch lip mount .

Wow. Now that's a very nice setup. Quick in/out with radio. That's exactly what I'm looking to do with my handheld. Thanks for the pics and idea.

Thanks! I wanted something that was quick to setup and remove for theft deterrence.

So clean and discreet! Awesome.

Thanks! While the reception is a compromise from an external antenna, it works very well for what it is.

 

[Ramathorne]

Where did you get the Valor BNCSCRS‏

 

[Dann]

Nice Set Up.

 

[bgav]

@Ramathorne Universal Radio.

@Dann Thanks!


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[6Paul21]

Is the power you are using by batteries only or do you have a 12V hookup. I tried this before but kept forgetting to turn the radio off & on and went back to the 500.
thanks Ed