Whistler scanner speaker suggestions

[bailagent67]

I have a handheld Whistler digital police scanner. I received my extension speaker today from Amazon.

It's works, but not very loud. Pretty much have to struggle to hear it. It's right over my head on the visor.

Any suggestions or tips?

 

[lebrunmn]

Not sure what Whistler handheld you're using, but for my PSR-800 that was upgraded by Whistler to a WS1080, I used a Valor amplified speaker mic. It has an internal battery that gives you very loud sound without distortion.

 

[KevinC]

You need an amplified speaker. The jack is for headphones so the audio is purposely attenuated.

 

[wtp]

that would just be an extension speaker, you really want an amplified one.
this is one that has its own power.

 

[bailagent67]

Thank You. I'll order a different one.

 

[RBFD415]

Lebrunmn: read your post about the amplified speaker mic from Valor, which model has a single "phono-pug" connection that will work with a Whistler or other scanner? Most every speaker mic I've seen has some type of (usually proprietary) duel plug setup/connection.

Thanks!

 

[bailagent67]

I'll stick with the JBL Bluetooth speaker for now. Works great. I was just looking for an alternative.

 

[Freqed]

You might also look at moving that speaker to another location, like down the door top trim where it would be aimed at the side of your head or even somewhere down by the console are pointing straight up in the cabin.

 

[bailagent67]

Ya, I should have tried that.

Oh well. The JBL is work great, I just get tired of charging it, turning it on and off.