I bought a Uniden BCT8 for my truck. Installed down by the junk compartment(picture soon). I've got 2 questions..

1.) What kind of antenna do you recommend and where have you mounted them.

2.) If you have experience with programming these, send me a message. I've posted on scanner forums with no luck.

Thanks!

 

You might want to check your local laws about having a scanner in the truck. I know in NY you have to have a Amateur Radio License.

Try this one http://www.wpsantennas.com/ascancs-a...ainchrome.aspx

 

All I ever used were glass mount antenna's, they worked just fine..

If you do a google search for the owners manual you should find the instructions on how to program it, thats what I did for my BCT7 after I lost the manual..

 

I have a scanner in my pickup(s) for over 25 years. I agree the best antenna is the glass mount. No problem with water leakage or wind noise. I have never been stopped or questioned about my having one. Maybe Firefighter plates help. I live in Iowa.

 

see this post and forum for scanner stuff, including answers to all your questions.

http://forums.radioreference.com/rad...ml#post1724946

Glass Mount antennas are not nearly as effective as other types, however, depending on what you're trying to hear, they may work perfectly fine. No way most scanning enthusiasts could do what we do via glass mount.

Where are you located, and what do you want to listen to? that will help me (or others) suggest antenna options, regardless of what kind of mount you select.

Programming scanners is not easy anymore. Using software helps a LOT, as does a subscription to the Radioreference database for pulling data directly into software. There is a significant learning curve on programming modern scanners. I will suggest that having someone else program for you is NOT a permanent solution - knowing how it's set up, and how it works is key to being able to use a modern scanner. Spend a little time on RR and you'll get all the help you could ever need...it's a very friendly forum.

Eric

 

I just use a streaming online scanner at home or an app over my cell phone.

 

I am mainly looking at listening to public safety (fire, police, ems). Also found a list of local frequencies that include news, malls, businesses. I was picking up the state roadside help trucks.

 

For local stuff like that I think a glass mount would be enough..

 

Yes this is a great way.

But, not all frequencies/transmitting entities are available this way. Far from it. To hear something on an online scanner or via an app, somebody has to first pull the signal in via a real scanner and then send it to the internet for you to listen to.

 

I guess we are kinda lucky then. It works out great for us. We had discussed getting a mobile scanner but once we got our new phones we just went with the app.