Scantenna?

yorkphotog · #1 (**permalink**) 10-29-2009, 12:21 PM

I'm considering installing a Scantenna outside of my house... I recently got a bunch more scanners for my house and they are all using the stock Uniden telescoping antennas (which aren't great. I've never installed an outdoor antenna before and I'm wondering how complex the install is....

Also, in my work vehicle I have an active 8 port multicoupler for all of my radios. I'm considering getting something similar for the radios at home (a total of 5). Any suggestions?

Thanks!

wheelerg · #2 (**permalink**) 10-29-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkphotog

I'm considering installing a Scantenna outside of my house... I recently got a bunch more scanners for my house and they are all using the stock Uniden telescoping antennas (which aren't great. I've never installed an outdoor antenna before and I'm wondering how complex the install is....

Also, in my work vehicle I have an active 8 port multicoupler for all of my radios. I'm considering getting something similar for the radios at home (a total of 5). Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Good question, I'm sitting here now waiting to see the answers, thanks

gewecke · #3 (**permalink**) 10-29-2009, 07:58 PM

Me too! This should be good.

N9ZAS

n4yek · #4 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkphotog

Also, in my work vehicle I have an active 8 port multicoupler for all of my radios. I'm considering getting something similar for the radios at home (a total of 5). Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Using one antenna with multiple scanners

tonsoffun · #5 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkphotog

I'm considering installing a Scantenna outside of my house... I recently got a bunch more scanners for my house and they are all using the stock Uniden telescoping antennas (which aren't great. I've never installed an outdoor antenna before and I'm wondering how complex the install is....

Also, in my work vehicle I have an active 8 port multicoupler for all of my radios. I'm considering getting something similar for the radios at home (a total of 5). Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Hi York,

This depends on what and where you would like to mount it. Do you have a chimney?, or you can get a mast tripod for your roof. You would need proper mounting to you rafters with some lag bolts for the tripod.

Since your in Toronto I can build you a tilt over if you want hehe Just kidding

Do you have any pics of your house so we can take a look? See the above post for your multicoupler to hook up all your scanners.

fmon · #6 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 02:43 PM

I'm very satisfied with Scantenna and Electroline EDA-UG 2402 multicoupler. Its 4 port out so you will need 8 port 2802 for your application. Mine came from Ebay a few years ago. The seller also has 8 port for a few bucks more. Cost was under 20 bucks with shipping.

NYRHKY94 · #7 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 08:05 AM

I'm with Fmon here. I have a Scantenna mounted outside at 35' and run 8 scanners through an Electroline EDA-UG 2802 splitter. I got the Electroline from an E-Bay auction for about $36 shipped. The Scantenna/Electroline combo work great for me.

wheelerg · #8 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 08:12 AM

Those Electroline splitters you speak of, are they "F" style connectors? if so, i assume its just a matter of getting an adapter to take it from "F" to BNC?

NYRHKY94 · #9 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 08:25 AM

Yes, that's correct. Here is a link to the 4-port & 8-port 0db models we are talking about:

Electroline, Micro Node, Mini Node, DOCSIS Transponder Drop Amp, Adressable Tap, Clearpath

wheelerg · #10 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 08:30 AM

That is great, would you recommend capping the unused terminals off with the screw on caps that are avail?

NYRHKY94 · #11 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 08:37 AM

Yes. I believe that is highly recommended for this type of set-up. As I use all 8 ports.....I don't have any open ones to cap off ;-)

wheelerg · #12 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 08:45 AM

That is very good info, just what i have looking for, many thanks to those who contributed,,,,,although this thread was not started by me, it sure has been a help, thanks to "YORKPHOTOG" for starting this one.

fmon · #13 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by wheelerg

That is great, would you recommend capping the unused terminals off with the screw on caps that are avail?

If purchased on Ebay, the seller offers caps for about a buck and they can be included with the purchase so you don't pay two shipping fees.

RadioShack.com has BNC conversion adapters.

NYRHKY94 · #14 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 09:35 AM

Here's a picture of my Scantenna mount and also the 8-port Electroline set-up in the shack (lower left part of the pic).