How good is this antenna?

[Wahoos4Life]

How good is this antenna with the PRO 106

http://www.scannermaster.com/W_881_Super_Gainer_BNC_Portable_Antenna_p/28-541173.htm

Does it better the range/signal much more than the 106 stock antenna?

 

[iMONITOR]

It's difficult to determine as they do not post any performance specifications on it. It would not be my first choice for improving reception on the 800MHz band. What band(s) are you looking for improvement on?

 

[skydmark1]

I've heard good things about the Super Scan Duck as well. As mentioned before, if you're looking for improvement in the 800mhz range, they make specific antennas for that. I don't have much for 800mhz around here

 

[Wahoos4Life]

No bands specific, Just looking to improve range as much as possible on all bands(obviously not on 800mhz with that antenna)

 

[zz0468]

No bands specific, Just looking to improve range as much as possible on all bands(obviously not on 800mhz with that antenna)

Then get something that mounts outside.

 

[hoser147]

Then get something that mounts outside.

Gotta agree with that, be it band specific or multiband. Heck Ive had a RS 800 up and outside for over a year, works great.

 

[MOTOROLANUT]

Ditto on the Exterior Antenna. The bigger whips seem to be a little better than stock. It all depends on what bands you listen to the most like the above posters have said. The worst problem with these whips is when you transport the portable, the long whip makes it unwieldly. All depends on you, if it will sit on a desk or travel in a car.

 

[pitbulvig]

I've heard good things about the Super Scan Duck as well. As mentioned before, if you're looking for improvement in the 800mhz range, they make specific antennas for that. I don't have much for 800mhz around here

I see this "super scan duck" on ebay, Is this the best place to buy one or do you recommend a better place?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250345025647&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015

 

[Wahoos4Life]

I have something mounted outside, but I also take the pro 106 with me when I go out

 

[FLA2760]

I have that antenna and I use it on a non trunking scanner and it works great. I can hear Tampa PD and I am 60 miles north of Tampa. It does not work well with the 800mhz. On my trunking scanners (RS Pro 164) and Pro2053 I use the "rubber duck" antenna and they are a big improvement over the stock antennas. I will be doing an attic mount Yagi for the 800mhz. In the near future Tampa PD is supposed to switch to the HCSO trunked system.

https://www.scannermaster.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=14-540716