My 2017 JKU + SDS100 Mobile Setup

[SuperSixFour]

Finally figured out a nice system for my SDS100 mounted in a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. I sourced from quite a few places, and it took a while to put together, but it works great for me!

Pics and parts below:

Antenna run

• Antenna Pulse Larsen Tri Band, NMO150/450/758
• Jeep Fender mount Topsy Products
• Coax run Midland – MXTA24 Low Profile Antenna Cable NMO
  • Fed from the front fender through the firewall into the cabin.
• 1ft right angle Adapter USA-CA RFC195 FME MALE to SMA MALE
  • This adapter is the final 12-inch run of my cable. It is a bit more flexible than the main coax and ends in a right angle. Much easier to manage when I need to take the scanner in or out.

Scanner mount

• I am mounting to a Jeep E-dock with Bulletpoint Designs mounting arms as the basis for my system.
• From the mounting arm:
  • AMPS Mounting plate
  • Custom SDS100 AMPS Radio Mount
    • This thing is awesome. Found on eBay, someone designed a clip-in plate for the SDS100 that clears the large battery and is also snug as a bug. Super easy to pop the scanner in and out, but when it's in, it doesn't move.

I generally rely on the internal battery, but I installed a USB outlet on my dash and carry a charging cable in my center consoler.

There it is! My guide to fitting an SDS100 in a Jeep Wrangler JKU. May be of inspiration to you or others.

 

[N9JIG]

Looks great! My kid just got a 2023 Wrangler so we might borrow parts of your plan.

 

[SuperSixFour]

Looks great! My kid just got a 2023 Wrangler so we might borrow parts of your plan.

Nice! Hope it helps, and congrats on the new Jeep.

 

[03msc]

Excellent!