Basic apartment setup-work in progress

[N1SQB]

Since downsizing from house to apartment, I’ve had to redesign my shack. Nothing worked right for me from an appearance standpoint. So I decided to begin racking my gear. I started with my scanning gear first. This is the completed project. The speaker rack case is from eBay, the speakers and the panel they are mounted on, are from NovexComm. Can’t say enough good things about them.
The radio rack case I bought at Guitar Center. The radio panels are from Canada.

Now, on to the next part, racking up my Moto mobiles. Racking is the best way to go, but it’s definitely not for the faint-of-wallet…😎

 

[CHHTX]

cool setup. Do your SDS200s actually get a gps lock from inside a building? I was recently loaned a Uniden GPS BC-SGPS module to try out and I can't seem to get the GPS notification to come on. I havent tried to use it outside yet (since its an SDS200) and I usually use my SDS100 with a globalsat module without issue.

ahh hah!..... it's likely my phone cable. I've thrown away so many of these in my lifetime that I can't believe I need to buy one! lol

Uniden BC-SGPS Cable

It appears this device comes with two phone type cables, one 10" and the other 6'. I believe I will need an even longer for a mobile installation. Two questions: 1. Is this a "standard" phone cable? 2. Is there a maximum length for the unit to function properly? Thanks!

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Uniden BC-SGPS Wire Issue

I recently purchased the updated Uniden GPS model with is the BC-SGPS. The puck is different from the previous version in which it uses an RJ14 telephone cable. The cable that is supplied with it, is not long enough for my setup in my vehicle. I have bought several different brands of RJ14...

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[N1SQB]

cool setup. Do your SDS200s actually get a gps lock from inside a building? I was recently loaned a Uniden GPS BC-SGPS module to try out and I can't seem to get the GPS notification to come on. I havent tried to use it outside yet (since its an SDS200) and I usually use my SDS100 with a globalsat module without issue.

ahh hah!..... it's likely my phone cable. I've thrown away so many of these in my lifetime that I can't believe I need to buy one! lol

Uniden BC-SGPS Cable

It appears this device comes with two phone type cables, one 10" and the other 6'. I believe I will need an even longer for a mobile installation. Two questions: 1. Is this a "standard" phone cable? 2. Is there a maximum length for the unit to function properly? Thanks!

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Uniden BC-SGPS Wire Issue

I recently purchased the updated Uniden GPS model with is the BC-SGPS. The puck is different from the previous version in which it uses an RJ14 telephone cable. The cable that is supplied with it, is not long enough for my setup in my vehicle. I have bought several different brands of RJ14...

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I have the GPS units because it was initially built as a go-kit. Once we ended up in an apartment set up, I kept the GPS units just for kicks. They do pick up a signal very well indoors, I must say. As far as the phone cable, it came with the units so I never changed a thing. Plug n play pretty much after you set the proper baud rate. These are obviously not Uniden made. I can’t comment on the Uniden brand ones.

 

[redbeard]

What in the Fisher-Price happened to your knobs?

 

[buddrousa]

Those are EBAY sold 3D printed knobs.

 

[N1SQB]

What in the Fisher-Price happened to your knobs?

Fisher Price? Never heard that comment before. There’s a saying in life that goes “different strokes for different folks” I have the original knobs. I decided to try out these colored knobs to go with the multi color display on the SDS200s. The orange ones go with the orange display on the BCT15Xs. It may not be your cup of tea, but its my gear and I like them.

 

[serial14]

how are you feeding those 4 scanners antenna wise? Is that a multi coupler under the speakers?

 

[03msc]

Well done! Making the best use of space for ultimate monitoring!

 

[N1SQB]

how are you feeding those 4 scanners antenna wise? Is that a multi coupler under the speakers?

Good eye! Yes, a 4 channel Stridsberg powered multicoupler. Antenna is a Diamond mobile VHF/UHF on a magnet on top of my mini fridge. It feeds the 2 bottom scanners. Top scanners are 800 trunking and I use a dedicated 800 base antenna near the window to feed both. Works pretty well too..

 

[N1SQB]

Well done! Making the best use of space for ultimate monitoring!

Thanks, now comes part 2, racking my Moto XTL 2500s. ( vhf/uhf hex modified code plugs) This stuff gets expensive, but very much worth it.

 

[03msc]

This stuff gets expensive, but very much worth it.

The whole "you get what you pay for" always comes into play when talking about radios and/or scanning for sure.

 

[N1SQB]

The whole "you get what you pay for" always comes into play when talking about radios and/or scanning for sure.

agree 100 %

 

[Listener1440]

Really nice set up. I am in the process of updating my shack and you present a well organized set up. You are correct in saying you get what you pay for, I have been waiting to update my ham radio set up this coming year. Good job on your set up.

 

[Omega-TI]

Since downsizing from house to apartment, I’ve had to redesign my shack. Nothing worked right for me from an appearance standpoint. So I decided to begin racking my gear. I started with my scanning gear first. This is the completed project. The speaker rack case is from eBay, the speakers and the panel they are mounted on, are from NovexComm. Can’t say enough good things about them.
The radio rack case I bought at Guitar Center. The radio panels are from Canada.

Now, on to the next part, racking up my Moto mobiles. Racking is the best way to go, but it’s definitely not for the faint-of-wallet…😎

Where did you get the clock?

 

[N1SQB]

Where did you get the clock?

It was a gift a while ago.

 

[Omega-TI]

It was a gift a while ago.

It's a nice looking clock. I think I'm going to scour the Internet to see if I can find one like that, I have the perfect place one just like it.

 

[N9JIG]

You can find that clock here:

https://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Electric-Automatic-Brightness-Accessories/dp/B091FHJGDL

 

[Omega-TI]

You can find that clock here:

https://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Electric-Automatic-Brightness-Accessories/dp/B091FHJGDL

More inexpensive than I thought, and on sale too. Ordered! Thank you very much!

 

[N1SQB]

You can find that clock here:

https://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Electric-Automatic-Brightness-Accessories/dp/B091FHJGDL

Thanks Rich! Now I can get a second one. LOL

Manny

 

[redbeard]

Fisher Price? Never heard that comment before. There’s a saying in life that goes “different strokes for different folks” I have the original knobs. I decided to try out these colored knobs to go with the multi color display on the SDS200s. The orange ones go with the orange display on the BCT15Xs. It may not be your cup of tea, but its my gear and I like them.

Man i'm just tugging your leg so take it all in jest. It's a good looking rack mount and I bet that cabinet makes the 4 speakers really sound good.

But it reminds me of the grandpa pickup trucks with a thousand extra amber lights and reflectors all over it