Ampartment antenna help

ltrain4life · #1 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 06:38 PM

I live in the basement of an apartment, but I'm not underground and have problems with break ups on 800mhz with the Hamilton County/Cincinnati P25 system. I'm using the radio shack 800mhz rubber ducky on my GRE500. I get better reception when I'm out and about in my truck. Thanks for the help. Andrew

jackj · #2 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 06:55 PM

Just about anything will be better than the rubber ducky, even a 1/4 wave. Radio Shack sells several antennas that should work fine for you.

smason · #3 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 08:03 PM

I'd make a 1/4 wave ground plane, and hang it from the ceiling, or park it high in a window, that'll probably make a world of difference.

gewecke · #4 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 08:21 PM

I know one guy who lives in the basement but runs coax out and up to a higher window to a glass mount antenna. He claims it does ok.
Just an idea for you?
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JoeyC · #5 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 08:32 PM

First rule of scanning is don't rent a basement apartment.

engine3 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 04:15 PM

years ago when i rented a basement apartment , i used a RS magnet mount and placed it near the window.....worked pretty decent