Just getting back into scanning, mostly because of the fires here in rural Washington. Expecting a Uniden HP-2 today.
I already have a 30+ year old discone antenna on the roof that does not appear to be missing any radials.
Has the technology changed so much that this will be a waste of time and just flat out needs to be replaced? Is it capable of receiving 800mhz+ at all?
I don't suppose anyone has successfully used an old analog tv/fm antenna? satelite tv dish? Some of mom's old ham antennas are still on the roof but I am not sure what they were each for (she was into all bands). I can take a few photos if anyone thinks they might work.
I'm not able to climb ladders anymore and would have to pay someone to do the work up there and I am on a fixed budget so willing to try most anything.
I already have a 30+ year old discone antenna on the roof that does not appear to be missing any radials.
Has the technology changed so much that this will be a waste of time and just flat out needs to be replaced? Is it capable of receiving 800mhz+ at all?
I don't suppose anyone has successfully used an old analog tv/fm antenna? satelite tv dish? Some of mom's old ham antennas are still on the roof but I am not sure what they were each for (she was into all bands). I can take a few photos if anyone thinks they might work.
I'm not able to climb ladders anymore and would have to pay someone to do the work up there and I am on a fixed budget so willing to try most anything.