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Posted: 12/16/2014 8:32:36 PM EDT
i know this isnt ham related, but i figured someone could help me out here.
 i have a police scanner but the antenna is pretty crappy with it, so im looking for a new one..the antenna would need to pick up 150-160Mhz and 450-470MHz, im unable to have a antenna outside as im renting, so i was thinking along the lines of picking up a mag mount antenna and sticking it on some type of ground plane inside to get better range. ive been looking all over, but im unable to find any mag mount antennas that have that range.. can anyone help me out and link a website with a good one? thanks!  |
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Posted: 12/16/2014 8:46:48 PM EDT
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You could just make one fairly easy for receive only.
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Posted: 12/16/2014 9:13:41 PM EDT
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A dual-band antenna (2M/70cm) covers 144/440, which is fine for what coverage you want.
Any of these with the correct mag mount base would work |
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Posted: 12/16/2014 9:52:53 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/16/2014 10:38:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A dual-band antenna (2M/70cm) covers 144/440, which is fine for what coverage you want. Any of these with the correct mag mount base would work http://www.amazon.com/Tram-1185-Amateur-Dual-Band-Antenna/dp/B0045EQUBK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418783723&sr=8-2&keywords=tram |
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Posted: 12/17/2014 12:34:11 AM EDT
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I used one of these Radio Shack scanner antennas when I lived in an apartment several years ago. I put it on a cheap tripod in the living room. Sometimes I would move it out on the balcony (2nd story) but only when nobody was looking.
I have it up on top my 30ft mast right now serving ham radio duty. |
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Posted: 12/17/2014 8:49:06 AM EDT
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ok, so this one would work for me? it says it Transmits 2 Meter Vhf & 70cm UHF (144-148Mhz & 430-450Mhz). although i need 150-160 and 450-470? http://www.amazon.com/Tram-1185-Amateur-Dual-Band-Antenna/dp/B0045EQUBK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418783723&sr=8-2&keywords=tram Quote HistoryQuoted:
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A dual-band antenna (2M/70cm) covers 144/440, which is fine for what coverage you want. Any of these with the correct mag mount base would work http://www.amazon.com/Tram-1185-Amateur-Dual-Band-Antenna/dp/B0045EQUBK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418783723&sr=8-2&keywords=tram that will work just fine. |
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Posted: 12/17/2014 8:58:43 AM EDT
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good low cost antenna OP, plenty broad enough to RX your local stuff! I bought one when Amazon had them for $16Prime.
you will prolly need an adapter to connect it to your scanner. The first one linked will connect directly to your scanner, the other will act as a strain relief on the connection. UHF to BNC Adapter UHF to BNC Pigtail good luck |
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Posted: 12/17/2014 2:36:53 PM EDT
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ok, so this one would work for me? it says it Transmits 2 Meter Vhf & 70cm UHF (144-148Mhz & 430-450Mhz). although i need 150-160 and 450-470? http://www.amazon.com/Tram-1185-Amateur-Dual-Band-Antenna/dp/B0045EQUBK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418783723&sr=8-2&keywords=tram Quote HistoryQuoted:
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A dual-band antenna (2M/70cm) covers 144/440, which is fine for what coverage you want. Any of these with the correct mag mount base would work http://www.amazon.com/Tram-1185-Amateur-Dual-Band-Antenna/dp/B0045EQUBK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418783723&sr=8-2&keywords=tram That will work fine, as mentioned you'll need a UHF to BNC adapter. For receive-only work, the slight mismatch in frequency ranges is a complete non-issue and nothing to be concerned with. There are thousands and thousands of hams with dual-band mobiles that support out-of-band reception like your scanner, and they're all using the exact same setup without any problems. |
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Posted: 12/17/2014 5:43:56 PM EDT
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ok thanks for all the info, I went ahead and ordered the one I linked with a uhf-bnc connector, it will be here tomorrow
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Posted: 12/20/2014 9:06:08 PM EDT
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got my antenna, set it up, and im hearing everything loud and clear, im also picking up surrounding counties pretty clear as well.
thanks again! |
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