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I have a question that I figured everyone here could most likely answer. I am getting ready to install a console as well as two radios and a scanner in my Silverado. The radios to be installed are a Yaesu 8800, a Motorola MCS 2000, and a Uniden BCT15X. My question is, what is the maximum power output I can run on the MCS without it causing havoc? "or blowing the front end of the other radios" The MCS is a VHF radio that is being used for business band only, not any ham frequencies. I have two NMO mounts in the roof spaced at 21 inches apart, one for the MCS and one for the 8800. The scanner antenna is down on the driver side fender.


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I wouldn't worry about the scanner on the fender. 21" is a reasonable distance, however, you will probably be subject to decense on the 8800 while transmitting with the MCS. Probably not a big deal.

What is the power output of the MCS? 100W?
 
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12dbsinad said:
I wouldn't worry about the scanner on the fender. 21" is a reasonable distance, however, you will probably be subject to decense on the 8800 while transmitting with the MCS. Probably not a big deal.

What is the power output of the MCS? 100W?
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It is a 110 Watt radio however I can manually set the high and low transmit settings to whatever wattage I want in CPS. I don't mind desensing, that is just bound to happen. What I don't want to have happen is the power screw something up in the 8800.


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I'd recommend turning the power down on the MCS-2000 to 75-80 watts at the most. We've done that with all our high power radios at work. They'll last longer and you won't notice the lack of power.

I'd agree, you'll get some desense on the radios. My wife's truck has a 45 watt VHF mobile, permanent NMO on the roof, and the AM/FM radio will lose the FM station when transmitting.
 
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the only way to reduce interference is via antenna location and by installation of filters

a trunk or fender mounted antenna will have less interference with a roof mounted antenna

PAR makes filters for scanners and ham radios that can easily notch the high power vhf frequency down to a safe level
 
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