Mount a BCT 15 in a 2006 Toyota Tacoma

[1idvet]

Anyone have a 2006 Tacoma install done?

I am looking at mounting a BCT15 in my Taco, but the options seem pretty limited.
There is a cubby hole under the radio that is a likely candidate, but want to know if anyone else has done an install in a Tacoma.

Thanks.

 

[UPMan]

Usually those "cubby holes" hide standard DIN-E or (in the case of Toyota) DIN-ISO slots that the scanner would slip right into once the plastic cubby tubby is removed. No direct experience, though (I mounted in my 2007 Camry between the gear select and "arm rest" storage box by removing a cubby and cutting the plastic some to allow the scanner to slide in vertically).

 

[1idvet]

UPMan, thanks for the info.

I am new at this so forgive my ignorance.
I have a window mount antenna that I bought for my scanner.
It is a Valor Model TGS scanner antenna.
Problem is the connector on the antenna is not the correct connector for the BCT15.
Is there an adapter that I need to buy, or do I have to do some other "rigging" to get this to work?

Thanks

 

[UPMan]

Usually there are adapters. I'm not familiar with that antenna, so can't be more specific. You can also usually cut off the (unknown) connector and install a BNC type in its place.

 

[1idvet]

I see. The current connector is a "Male Motorola Plug".
I take it that Radio Shack would have the plug I need then.

Thanks again.
I get less ignorant on a daily basis.

 

[turtlexiv]

1idvet, I've got a 06 Taco that I have installed a variety of equipment in. Drop me a message if you need any more information.

 

[1idvet]

Thanks turtlexiv

I finally got around to installing the scanner.
I'll get some pics of it shortly.
I wouldn't mind seeing how you set yours up.

 

[52to12]

antenna adaptor for BCT-15

You will need a BNC to SMA adaptor. Available from www.advancedspecialties.net

 

[1idvet]

Here's a pic

I took this pic with my cell phone.
It is mounted on the passenger side, my wife's knee is to the side of it, so there is no issue of her knee getting damaged by it in an accident.

It's in a good spot and allows me to keep using my cup holders, which were blocked when I had it set in the cubby hole, while I decided on its final location.

I haven't hard wired it, no real need to, so I may just leave it plugged in as is.

I'll get some better pics later.