Mobile scanner installation question

[treeclimber]

I would like to install my BC796 in my truck a 2004 dodge ram. I also have a CB and a 2-way motorola radio for work. Are there any problems to be aware of with the scanner being close to the 2-way? The radio is 55 watts I believe. Also, anyone have a favorite mobile scanner antenna that would fit well in a setup like this. I'll probably end up with 3 antennas on the roof (at least it is a quad cab so there is more room up top).

 

[K5MAR]

I haven't experienced any problems with my 2067 in a similiar setup, I have several 50 watt amateur radios as well as 2 100 watt Motorola SyntorX radios. The 2067 is still chugging away.

There is a module from ScannerMaster that attaches to the back of the 780/785/796 and mutes the scanner when strong RF is detected. If you have a feedback problem that might be worth looking into.

Mark S.

 

[VegasCorbin]

...The radio is 55 watts I believe.

Something to keep in mind is that strong RF can damage the front end of receivers. I would keep the tranmitting ant. and the scanner ant. as far apart as practical. This is not as bad aproblem it was in the past but why take chances.

Also make sure that you don't put the Transmitter frequency in the scanner.

 

[okla-lawman]

I HAVE A UNF, VHF, 800, AND A PEAKED CB. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS.
I KEEP THE ANTENNAS AS FAR APART AS I CAN. SOMEWHERE THROUGH
THE YEARS I HEARD THERE NEEDS TO BE SEPERATION OF 18" BETWEEN BETWEEN TRANSMIT AND SCANNER ANTENNAS.

 

[scanfan03]

I HAVE A UNF, VHF, 800, AND A PEAKED CB. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS.
I KEEP THE ANTENNAS AS FAR APART AS I CAN. SOMEWHERE THROUGH
THE YEARS I HEARD THERE NEEDS TO BE SEPERATION OF 18" BETWEEN BETWEEN TRANSMIT AND SCANNER ANTENNAS.

OOOOOWWWWW my ears. jk :lol:

 

[K5MAR]

I HAVE A UNF, VHF, 800, AND A PEAKED CB. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS.
I KEEP THE ANTENNAS AS FAR APART AS I CAN. SOMEWHERE THROUGH
THE YEARS I HEARD THERE NEEDS TO BE SEPERATION OF 18" BETWEEN BETWEEN TRANSMIT AND SCANNER ANTENNAS.

OOOOOWWWWW my ears. jk :lol:

You think that's noisy! I have VHF and UHF Motorolas, a dualband amateur mobile (2m/70cm), a 2m amateur mobile (currently used for APRS),a 6m amateur mobile (makes a good OHP lowband receiver also), a Pro-2067 scanner, a CB, and a dedicated NOAA WX Radio SAME Alert receiver. Also a 5" LCD screen TV and a laptop computer during storm season. There's also a mount for a HT, and of course my cellphone.

The antennas for the dualband and the 2 Motos are roof-mounted, and the antennas for the scanner, 6m, 2m, CB and TV are mounted on a headache rack. The cellphone and laptop antennas are magmounts, placed on the roof when needed. The NOAA receiver is using a commercial dualband antenna mounted on the left front fender. Most antennas are 18" or less apart, depending on frequencies and power.

The biggest problem I have is keeping all the mics organized and untangled! :lol:

Mark S.