2006 Ford F-150

[Colton25]

My installation is of a PRO-197 and a PSR-410 scanner. My first decision was deciding on what to install. I had wanted a two-way and a scanner, but my two-way is a Motorola Max-trac and not narrowband capable. I could not see placing a mount in the vehicle and "only" installing one scanner, so I bought the 410 and installed both.

The mount is a Gamber-Johnson that I found on Ebay, but had a friend who has a radio shop order it for me. It has "L" brackets that can accommodate different sized radios... which was not necessary for this install since the radios were identical in size.

I used a BNC "T" connector for the antenna installation. I was not sure how this would work, but it was cheap and I figured it was worth a shot. So far it is o.k. There is some signal loss, but that seems mainly on UHF... which is the opposite of what I would have guessed. Not much monitoring on 800 since this install, so I am not sure. I have listened to one digital system on 800, and it sounded good. But, I guess typically digital is either very good or very bad.

I am using a Larsen VHF 1/4 wave that is mounted with a bracket designed for the F150's. I initially wanted 2 NMO's on the roof, but decided against this and wanted to limit it to one antenna on the body. This was partially due to the ridges in the center of the roof, not wanting to drop the interior ceiling and the overhead rail in the truck.

The speakers are simply velcroed (for now) to the floor. Not sure if I like this or will change it in the future. I do not really like the wires coming under the dash to the scanners, but liked it better than putting more holes in the carpet.

Overall, I like it. I might experiment with the "L" brackets and see if I can rotate the radios up a little for easier to read display on the bottom radio.

Do you have a model number for that bracket??

 

[tglendye]

The bracket is designed to the contours of the inside fender. I was going to use a regular L bracket, but my friend knew about this. No holes drilled. Bolts to the fender through a bolt that is already in place. I can't find a model number for it. I will check and see if he has anymore and let you know. I think it was around $18.

Thanks for all of the comments. I've enjoyed reading them.

 

[Rt169Radio]

Where did you put the coax through?

 

[03msc]

The bracket is designed to the contours of the inside fender. I was going to use a regular L bracket, but my friend knew about this. No holes drilled. Bolts to the fender through a bolt that is already in place. I can't find a model number for it. I will check and see if he has anymore and let you know. I think it was around $18.

Thanks for all of the comments. I've enjoyed reading them.

If you could post a link to that antenna mount and/or a link to or name of the company that made it that would be awesome.

Also, what kind of speakers are those? They look nice and small...I've seen them in other setups but curious what brand they are.

Thanks! And nice setup!

 

[tglendye]

They are Uniden speakers. I didn't get them from ScannerMaster, but here's a link to the speakers: https://www.scannermaster.com/Roadpro_2_75_External_Speaker_p/01-530737.htm

I'll see if I can get the name of the company that made the bracket for the antenna.

 

[tglendye]

... that model the carpet and seat covers will stain very easy.

You've got that right! I am constantly cleaning spots off the upholstery. Wish they had made it a little darker.

 

[Colton25]

The bracket is designed to the contours of the inside fender. I was going to use a regular L bracket, but my friend knew about this. No holes drilled. Bolts to the fender through a bolt that is already in place. I can't find a model number for it. I will check and see if he has anymore and let you know. I think it was around $18.

Thanks for all of the comments. I've enjoyed reading them.

Sorry i meant the bracket in the truck holding the scanner

 

[03msc]

They are Uniden speakers. I didn't get them from ScannerMaster, but here's a link to the speakers: https://www.scannermaster.com/Roadpro_2_75_External_Speaker_p/01-530737.htm

I'll see if I can get the name of the company that made the bracket for the antenna.

Thanks. From the angle of the picture I couldn't read the brand; appreciate that!

 

[tglendye]

Sorry i meant the bracket in the truck holding the scanner

It's a Gamber-Johnson SM-212. Here's an E-bay link to one: TWO WAY MOBILE RADIO STACK MOUNT NEW CB HAM POLICE FIRE | eBay

 

[newsphotog]

I had that mount in my Impala... the ShortStack. Great bracket!