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NMO Antenna For Base Radio
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mikepdx
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No issues.
I've used these off and on for years:
LARSEN BSAKIT | Covert Your NMO or UHF Mobile Antenna to a Base Antenna - BSA KIT
There's also the cheaper "knock-off" I haven't tried:
http://www.amazon.com/TRAM-1465-Mobile-Ground-Plane/dp/B004PGMFGM/
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You can roll your own easily...
if you're a well stocked
electronics/radio parts hoarder like me.
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mmckenna
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That bracket would certainly work but doesn't supply a ground plane. Fine with 1/2 wave, non-ground plane dependent antennas.
The base kit noted above would be a better choice.
The base kit noted above would be a better choice.
Would it hurt anything having the antenna in the attic? As in hurt i mean would i lose any signal strength being in the attic?
mmckenna
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It really depends.
Some home insulation uses a foil vapor barrier, this can block signals.
Some roofing materials may be metal, that can block signals.
Wiring and copper/metal plumbing in the attic can create issues.
Metal ventilation ducts can be a problem.
Really depends on the construction.
I've got a location at work where I needed to mount a GPS timing antenna. I didn't have any room on the existing masts, so I was able to mount it to some rafters. Since it was a composite roof with plywood sheathing, it wasn't an issue. The GPS signal is just fine under the roof.
For scanner listening/transmitting, you really want the antenna up high and in the clear if at all possible. I do understand that isn't always possible. If your home construction is right, mounting in the attic will work.
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