PA (Public Address) installation

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Dunno about the install location yet. I wanna see if I can get my Bearcat in the OnStar slot (currently blanked out), but I think the scanner is going to end up being too deep. The Bearcat is currently mounted under and to the right of the steering column. If I can get it in the dash, then I'll prolly just mount the 385 where the Bearcat's at now.

BUT, if the Bearcat IS too big for the OnStar slot, I'll prolly just fab a new plate for the OnStar location and try to dash mount the 385.

I want it out of sight, but within close proximity to my right hand so I can hit that siren with a quickness...LOL! WHOOP WHOOP!

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Very Nice. Make sure you shoot some pictures of the befores and afters. I'm curious to see how everything mounts up. Esp where the bearcat is now. That could end up being my alternate CB install location if I can't settle on one that will fit within the Onstar slot.

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Have you looked into the Bearcat's remote control face?

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This might help with your depth issue. Yes added costs.

http://www.scannermaster.com/Product...FQhN4AoduE_hdw

[guruerror]

AWESOME....(sigh)...except I have a BCT8.

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It always works out that way...

How do you like the bearcat? Do you use it often?

Any big advantaged to it that you couldn't live without?

[guruerror]

I like the BCT8 a lot. I had a BC355C prior and it was a bit of a pain to use, because it was difficult to program...but it worked well for an entry level scanner.

The BCT8 was definitely worth the upgrade, mainly because you can program it from a computer and just upload all the frequencies. The clarity and range seems good...no real complaints there. I've got it connected to a 3' Firestick on the rear tire carrier. I also purchased a whip to switch out for road trips, but haven't had a road trip yet this year. I'm sure that will further improve the clarity and range.

Could I live without it?...absolutely. It's great if you wanna know what's going on with traffic or nearby emergencies, but I mostly use it to entertain myself. Some of the stuff you hear when driving through the rural counties is just hilarious.