A few years ago I mounted in-dash a BC355c scanner. Right below the CD/radio was a space just big enough to slide the scanner in, but I had to remove its case. I snaked antenna/power cables under dash. When I got my extra BCD996P2 I wanted to be able to take that mobile but the only place I could fit it was in the cup holder console. That was a great spot but put too much pressure on the antenna connector. I only wanted to make a temporary mounting position cause I don't leave the radio in car. So since the car is old, I decided to screw in the center of dash in that little indented section, an extra radio mount I had. Then I ran the power directly from battery to the radio. Nice and solid. But I don't leave radio in car and I only take it mobile when I will be on the road a long time. I finally got a new antenna from Larsen, its the tri-band 150-450-800 model. Its real short but I took it for a test drive with the 996P2. I drove to various places, up on hills, down in lower spots and near airport where its very flat terrain. Radio worked very well. I was surprised this little antenna received so well. Conventional as well as P25 simulcast was very good. I had been previously using a dedicated 800 mhz antenna for the 996P2. Attached is picture of both radios and the roof top with the 2 antennas. The short antenna is the 150-450-800 I use for the 996P2. The longer antenna is a very old Larsen ham dual bander that I have had for about 26 years. I use magnet mounts only because I hate dealing with roof liners. It's an old car so I dont care if I drill holes in roof, but I don't feel like struggling with roof liner. If I can find somebody local to do it for me then I will!
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