325P2 External Speaker

[N9JCQ]

All, I use my 325P2 mobile a lot. I have a vent mount batcket I use to hold the radio. I have tried to use an external speaker that I also use for my Yaesu FT-7800 but the audio output from the scanner is way too low to hear on the road as compared to the Yaesu. The scanner is easier to hear with the external speaker unplugged and just turning up the volume 3/4 straight from the scanner. Would I need an amplified speaker to properly use on the road? Any suggestions?

 

[doctordialtone]

Would I need an amplified speaker to properly use on the road? Any suggestions?

YES AND YES.

Here is the correct speaker for you:
https://www.amazon.com/Uniden-BC23A-Communications-Amplifying-Receivers/dp/B009TNAGDA

 

[sibbley]

I use the speaker listed here for my HP2. https://www.amazon.com/Uniden-BC23A-Communications-Amplifying-Receivers/dp/B009TNAGDA

 

[N9JCQ]

Thank you guys!

 

[radio3353]

Just remember that the BC23A's amplifier turns off automatically when not receiving audio. So, when a transmission is received you will miss the first couple of milliseconds which may or may not be important. Advertisements make no mention of this issue. Otherwise, it is a nice speaker.

 

[N9JCQ]

Just remember that the BC23A's amplifier turns off automatically when not receiving audio. So, when a transmission is received you will miss the first couple of milliseconds which may or may not be important. Advertisements make no mention of this issue. Otherwise, it is a nice speaker.

I had no idea that it acts that way. Hmmm Thanks for the heads up.

 

[tvengr]

That problem can be remedied by soldering a 10K resistor to the circuit board. It will keep the amp from shutting off.

Modifying The Uniden BC23A (Auto Power Off)

With so many Uniden owners using amplified external speakers, I have wondered if anybody here has modified the Uniden BC23A amplified external speaker? I love the speaker, but I don't care for the Auto Power Off function. I sometimes miss a little bit of audio while the speaker "wakes up"...

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