SDS100 Mounting Suggestions for Vehicles

[Omega-TI]

I'm leaning strongly towards buying the SDS100, but want to "figure out all the angles" before I buy. The first and most important (to me) is how I'm going to mount it in the car with the least amount of wire clutter, and in a location that is easily accessible. So, I'm going to ask you guys here, how do you have your Uniden SDS100 mounted? Could you please include a photo? If you use a holder, can you supply a link to the one you use? Any pros/cons?

For example, sometimes things look "okay online", but in practice may not live up to one's expectations. For instance the Weather Tech Phone holder, in the video below looks okay, (except the price) but I'm unsure of the weight of the SDS100 or if this holder, which may be fine for a lightweight smartphone would even work with the heavier scanner. So, I defer to you guys who've obviously figured all this out already.

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Pretty sure the SDS100 may not fit in that holder with the extended battery door installed but I could be wrong...

 

[trentbob]

proclipusa.com offers great options, that's what I use.

 

[trentbob]

I do have a photo of my proclip mount for my apx7000. Very sturdy.

 

[aprswatcher]

I have 2 Ram mount set ups, for the SDS-100 the universal “finger grip” mount holds the scanner, 1 is in a cup holder and 1 attaches to the windshield via suction cup. Both work very well and hold the scanner very securely. You can adjust the viewing angle. They are expensive, but work great at securing an expensive scanner.
73, Rex

 

[nosoup4u]

I bought one of these and it works really well for me. Your milage may vary depending on how your vehicle is situated.

Uniden SDS100 Radio Scanner Custom Drop-In Car / Truck Cup Holder Mount USA Made | eBay

Custom Drop-In Car & Truck Cup Holder Mount for Uniden SDS100 Radio Scanner. We designed this cup holder to perfectly match the unique shape of the Uniden SDS100 radio scanner. Tapered for secure fit.

www.ebay.com

 

[JimD56]

I use a ProClip specific to my model car, mounts behind the car radio chassis, and a mic clip from Lido Mounts attached to the ProClip. See pics. A large SDS100 Battery is being used.

ProClip USA | Car Phone Holders and Dashboard Phone Mounts

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Lido Radio Products No Holes Mounting Solutions

<Lido Radio offers a full line of mounting solutions for mobile electronic devices including two-way radio, smart phones and tablets. We have a full line of mounts for Iphones, Ipads, Droids. We are one of the few companies that offer a full line of mounting solutions for Motorola, Kenwood...

www.lidoradio.com

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

I bought one of these and it works really well for me. Your milage may vary depending on how your vehicle is situated.

Uniden SDS100 Radio Scanner Custom Drop-In Car / Truck Cup Holder Mount USA Made | eBay

Custom Drop-In Car & Truck Cup Holder Mount for Uniden SDS100 Radio Scanner. We designed this cup holder to perfectly match the unique shape of the Uniden SDS100 radio scanner. Tapered for secure fit.

www.ebay.com

Note the disclaimer towards bottom of listing. Only works with larger upgrade battery door

 

[cpohlad]

I use a ProClip specific to my model car, mounts behind the car radio chassis, and a mic clip from Lido Mounts attached to the ProClip. See pics. A large SDS100 Battery is being used.

ProClip USA | Car Phone Holders and Dashboard Phone Mounts

Get the best dashboard mounts, charging docks and holders for iPhones, cell phones, smartphones, GPS, tablets and other mobile devices in your car.

www.proclipusa.com

Lido Radio Products No Holes Mounting Solutions

<Lido Radio offers a full line of mounting solutions for mobile electronic devices including two-way radio, smart phones and tablets. We have a full line of mounts for Iphones, Ipads, Droids. We are one of the few companies that offer a full line of mounting solutions for Motorola, Kenwood...

www.lidoradio.com

What is the model of that mic holder from Lido? Trying to find it on their site.

 

[JimD56]

What is the model of that mic holder from Lido? Trying to find it on their site.

It came with a mount, but just email Lido Support, I'm sure he could sell it as a part.

 

[tweiss3]

I use the Lido cup holder mount.

 

[aprswatcher]

Here is the picture of the Ram mount in my Polaris Ranger with suction cup mount to front windshield.
73, Rex

 

[maus92]

IMO the SDS100 doesn't have the audio output power to overcome road / tire / wind noise in all but the quietest vehicles. It was unsat in my Jeep, and barely acceptable in my F-150. Something to keep in mind.

 

[Omega-TI]

IMO the SDS100 doesn't have the audio output power to overcome road / tire / wind noise in all but the quietest vehicles. It was unsat in my Jeep, and barely acceptable in my F-150. Something to keep in mind.

Understood, thanks for the heads up on that. Part of the wire clutter I mentioned would be for an amplified speaker. No way I'm gonna spend that kind of money and not get GPS and speaker accessories. I went that route in the mid 90"s with a BC200XLT it also needed extra volume when on the freeway.

 

[Omega-TI]

I bought one of these and it works really well for me. Your milage may vary depending on how your vehicle is situated.

Uniden SDS100 Radio Scanner Custom Drop-In Car / Truck Cup Holder Mount USA Made | eBay

Custom Drop-In Car & Truck Cup Holder Mount for Uniden SDS100 Radio Scanner. We designed this cup holder to perfectly match the unique shape of the Uniden SDS100 radio scanner. Tapered for secure fit.

www.ebay.com

I think this 3D printed one that you posted will be perfect for my 2018 Elantra as the cup holder in mere inches away from the 12v power connector (behind that silver sliding door) shown in this stock photo, so one can hide the excess cabling.

 

[SChuck]

Just got this one from Amazon. $25.00 adjusts to fit cup holder fits SDS100 fat and slender.

 

[Omega-TI]

Okay, the cup holder and SMA to BNC adapter are figured out, now I have to search out the amplified speaker.

 

[JimD56]

I use an external lapel speaker that I have lengthened the cable and have it mounted with velcro in the roof trim adjacent to my left ear.
See below: You can find these on eBay or anywhere else online. Mine is over 15 years old.
https://www.scannermaster.com/Scanner_Lapel_Speaker_p/01-531338.htm

 

[Omega-TI]

<< This one >> looks small enough to hide under the dashboard. Does anyone here have any first-hand experience with it?

 

[Omega-TI]

I use an external lapel speaker that I have lengthened the cable and have it mounted with velcro in the roof trim adjacent to my left ear.
See below: You can find these on eBay or anywhere else online. Mine is over 15 years old.
https://www.scannermaster.com/Scanner_Lapel_Speaker_p/01-531338.htm

Years ago I used to have a Radio Shack extension lapel speaker, but got rid of it and the scanner when I bought my first HT. Now though I'm looking for a "clean install" with an absolute minimum of wires hanging everywhere.