lockdown96
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trying to find a good antenna that cost aolt somewere aound 100.00 . Scanner antenna. From 30-1300 something like that.Im useing the little radio shack antenna now. thanks for your help . Scott from Virginia
Diamond D-13OJ
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trainman111
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This should probably be in the antenna forum, but regardless, I'll chime in 
The Diamond D130-J is a great antenna! I use it mainly for listening on the VHF and UHF aircraft bands, but it also works well on many other bands. If you keep an eye out, sometimes you can find one on ebay at a pretty good price. I believe they run about $95 new. If you're looking to buy one new, I would recommend buying one from Universal Radio (Universal Radio shortwave, amateur, scanner and CB radio since 1942). They have very good customer service and are easy to work with. Once you do get an antenna, the next thing you need is good coax. I would personally recommend some high quality LMR-400. Stay away from the RG-58 junk that they sell at Radioshack. For good coax and connectors I deal with The RF Connection (www.therfc.com) If you do things right, and don't take shortcuts, you can have yourself a real good setup. The D130-J definately gets a vote from me.
Nick
The Diamond D130-J is a great antenna! I use it mainly for listening on the VHF and UHF aircraft bands, but it also works well on many other bands. If you keep an eye out, sometimes you can find one on ebay at a pretty good price. I believe they run about $95 new. If you're looking to buy one new, I would recommend buying one from Universal Radio (Universal Radio shortwave, amateur, scanner and CB radio since 1942). They have very good customer service and are easy to work with. Once you do get an antenna, the next thing you need is good coax. I would personally recommend some high quality LMR-400. Stay away from the RG-58 junk that they sell at Radioshack. For good coax and connectors I deal with The RF Connection (www.therfc.com) If you do things right, and don't take shortcuts, you can have yourself a real good setup. The D130-J definately gets a vote from me.
Nick
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lockdown96
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Yes I have alreaddy bught the best coax it's been up with the cheap radio shack antenna. Thanks Scott
Yes I have alreaddy bught the best coax it's been up with the cheap radio shack antenna. Thanks Scott
lockdown96
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thanks
Ok thanks alot for the pics , and the answers. Ill have to get a D-13OJ one.
Ok thanks alot for the pics , and the answers. Ill have to get a D-13OJ one.
ridgescan
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I love the Diamond so much I run two
lockdown96
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are n type and pl-259 the same ? I dont think they are . Are all the coax the same at the end? I have a cheap radio shack antenna now it took a PL259 ---So will the diamond hook to it ?
ridgescan
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No theyre different..I have the SO-239 type jack on the Diamond that receives the PL259 connector, then I run a "BNC" adapter to the radio.
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lockdown96
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D-13oj
I just oredered my D-13OJ antenna off Universal Radio . Cant wait to put it up. Thanks for all the replys
I just oredered my D-13OJ antenna off Universal Radio . Cant wait to put it up. Thanks for all the replys
trainman111
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Well I got a great condition one off of ebay for $65. You have to keep your eye out though because it's not often that they are on there. As for new ones, I did a quick search and they all seem to be selling for $99.95 so it seems that Universal Radio might be the cheapest.
lockdown96
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Just bought mine from Universal great fast shipping , and GREAT costumer service. A++++++++
lockdown96
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Put my diamond upand i love it. D-130J
ridgescan
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COOL!!
How much more are you getting now?lockdown96
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COOL!!
Yeah , bt still cant pick up The town of blacskburg police department which is just 15 mins from me. Its in montgomery county in virginia. Idont know why
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