[svtcobra]

Ok, so what is needed to have scanner in your car?
I took my portable with me the other day and reception was soso. and i dont want one of those 9ft attenas bouncing around the back of my truck.

[FIRE07]

Get a DC adapter and plug the scanner in. Connecting it to a power source can increase the signal strength a lot.

[stepitxup]

Dont need a 9 foot whip antenna.. but that is cool.

Just Be advised its illegal.

[w2lie]

Make yourself very familiar with VTL-397
http://www.nf2g.com/scannist/nys_laws.html#vtl397

It is against the law to have a scanner in your car.
Be smart, and don't get caught with one.

[stepitxup]

Not bashing you, just for your safety.

Since your not a FF,PD, or EMT, just a buff (nothing bad against that), it would be hard to justify yourself to a cop with umm nevermind. Just be safe and dont get to close.

[w2lie]

I just ran through a quick Google search...

First, Read what the cops say about "wanna-be's"
http://forums.officer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42401

And, just to prove a point:
HAM operators do not have a "get out of jail free card" by showing their FCC license. This poor guy was given a ticket for having his 2meter radio in the car. It wasn't even a scanner, but the cop didn't know better:
http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mtlaws_feb04.html

And, it is just scary to see that some cops can't figure out the difference between a cell phone, and a 2way radio..
http://www.wb2hww.com/viewtopic.php?t=103


Happy reading!
And there is nothing wrong with being a buff!

[tiller3]

get a good mobil scanner connect to a power supply (either a plug or a fuse) you don't need a 9' wip antenna (but it helps) you can always put a clip for the window, if you are worried about the cops then use your portable but if not mount it i did with 4' antenna great reception

[nozzleman]

I have the scanner antenna laying under my dash board any picks up pretty good

[Hooker427]

the clip on the window really makes a differenceand you can tuck the wires under the dash and make it basically undetectable

[sendthejob]

a unity gain VHF antenna 9one they use for the mobile radios) works well on most bands and is pretty cheap....

My $$ is still on the antenna Spec. MON series, but they are big and expensive...

-STJ

[svtcobra]

where can i get a dc adapter for a uniden bc60xlt?

And i don't get the big deal with buffs listening to calls in their cars. i read through all those articles, about how some say it ok while it irratates so many others. I personally dont mind listening when im on the road. beats half of the radio stations replayin same 15 songs over and over. I do realize the problem for criminals, but buffs who are law abiding are getting screwed.

[w2lie]

Originally Posted by svtcobra

where can i get a dc adapter for a uniden bc60xlt?

Just go to RS and pickup one of those "wall warts" that you can change the voltage and pins on.

Just make sure you set it t the correct voltage and polarity.

[EngineDude]

you can also get a splitter for your standard am/fm antenna and thats a little better than nothing, doesnt effect the radio niether.