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Scanner Antenna?
Hey Guys,
I bought a new scanner: Radio Shack PRO-95 I would like to know a good antenna set up for this scanner. I currently have a 10' BNC cable going over to a extendable antenna with a load. I saw a couple of set-ups at the Shack but didn't buy. I get pretty good reception now, but would like to extend my range a bit more. Thanks, -- Robotron Tom *remove nospam to email* See the Flashback Arcade at: http:// www.arcadeguy.net Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character. -M. Smith |
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Robotron Tom:
Go back to Radio Shack.... they have several scanner antennas for you to chose from. Of course, the ones that offer the best reception range usually cost more and are bigger...... and as always, the best indoor antenna is NOT as good as the cheapest outdoor antenna mounted rooftop high or higher and in the clear. -- Best Regards, Daniel Sofie Electronics Supply & Repair - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "Robotron Tom" wrote in message ... Hey Guys, I bought a new scanner: Radio Shack PRO-95 I would like to know a good antenna set up for this scanner. I currently have a 10' BNC cable going over to a extendable antenna with a load. I saw a couple of set-ups at the Shack but didn't buy. I get pretty good reception now, but would like to extend my range a bit more. Thanks, -- Robotron Tom *remove nospam to email* See the Flashback Arcade at: http:// www.arcadeguy.net Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character. -M. Smith |
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"Sofie" wrote in message ... Robotron Tom: Go back to Radio Shack.... they have several scanner antennas for you to chose from. Of course, the ones that offer the best reception range usually cost more and are bigger...... and as always, the best indoor antenna is NOT as good as the cheapest outdoor antenna mounted rooftop high or higher and in the clear. -- Best Regards, Daniel Sofie Electronics Supply & Repair I read up on this recently, seems the radio shack outdoor antennas aren't very good. There seemed to be a number of recommendations for an outdoor discone antenna but I forget what brand it was, cost about $90 though. |
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For good UHF reception of any kind, you need:
(1) Height. (2) Low-loss cable. If you are well outside the town you're interested in, a directional antenna aimed in its direction might be helpful. Otherwise you want an omnidirectional antenna, such as a discone or a simple vertical dipole. |
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Robotron Tom wrote:
}Hey Guys, } }I bought a new scanner: Radio Shack PRO-95 } }I would like to know a good antenna set up for this scanner. Try rec.radio.scanner, alt.radio.scanner, rec.radio.amateur.antenna, maybe rec.ham-radio. Google archives of above, read posts. Stan. |
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In my opinion, the best omni-directional scanner antenna is the
Discone. These wide band unity gain vertical antenna can be purchased new, or you can build them yourself inexpensively. The ARRL Antenna Handbook discusses the discone antenna in detail. The best directional antenna for scanner use is a standard VHF/UHF TV antenna. Don't laugh! Think about it! These antennas are log periodic antennas designed to cover from about 50Mhz all the way up to about 500Mhz. With the included 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm adapter, these antennas work great for scanner use and can be purchased new for as low as $29.95 at Radio Shack. One caveat, hand held scanners are prone to front end overload when external antenaas are used. An attenuator pad may be required to reduce or elliminate dront end overload. Eric N7DLV "Michael A. Covington" wrote in message ... For good UHF reception of any kind, you need: (1) Height. (2) Low-loss cable. If you are well outside the town you're interested in, a directional antenna aimed in its direction might be helpful. Otherwise you want an omnidirectional antenna, such as a discone or a simple vertical dipole. |
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Stan started a controversy when he said... :
Try rec.radio.scanner, alt.radio.scanner, rec.radio.amateur.antenna, maybe rec.ham-radio. Thank you. Can't believe I am posting in a newsgroup and didn't even consider there being scanner groups. LOL -- Robotron Tom *remove nospam to email* See the Flashback Arcade at: http:// www.arcadeguy.net Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character. -M. Smith |
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Stan started a controversy when he said... :
Try rec.radio.scanner, alt.radio.scanner, rec.radio.amateur.antenna, maybe rec.ham-radio. Thank you. Can't believe I am posting in a newsgroup and didn't even consider there being scanner groups. LOL -- Robotron Tom *remove nospam to email* See the Flashback Arcade at: http:// www.arcadeguy.net Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character. -M. Smith |
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