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,
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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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

}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.

 

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

 

Stan started a controversy when he said... :

Thank you.

Can't believe I am posting in a newsgroup and didn't even consider there
being scanner groups. LOL

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Robotron Tom *remove nospam to email*
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Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral
character.
-M. Smith