BCD396XT front-end overload

[kd7lxl]

I have a new BCD396XT that I plan to use next to a 5w VHF transceiver. The antennas would be parallel a few inches apart, in a pack like this: Radio Chest Harnesses :: Double Adjusta-Pro Radio Chest Harness - CONTERRA TECHNICAL SYSTEMS, Unique EMS and Rescue Gear

Recent posts here lead me to believe this isn't within spec for the scanner. This seems crazy to me. Can the scanner really be damaged when used near a transmitter?

 

[WA0CBW]

Yes, it is possible to damage the front end receiver section of your scanner from having it in close proximity to a transmitting antenna. At our shop we have manufacturers recommendations identifying the minimum separation distance for installing antennas. It varies with different transmit power levels and different receivers. There is little field information as most scanner users don't want to damage their radios trying to find out the limit. There have been several reports of scanner users having damaged their radios by being too close to a transmitting antenna. Personally I would not put a 5-watt radio and a scanner in the vest you described.

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