RailroadScanner160
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- May 9, 2016
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I am going to have either a Yaesu FT-270R or a Kenwood TH-K20. I'm really beginning to lean on the Kenwood, as it's VHF only as well as Yaesu, but has narrow band receive, which all major railroads use. Plus it's more compact, and seems to be a highly performing unit. If anyone has other suggestions, though, feel free.
Anyways, I'm going to need an antenna. (Railroads are 160-162 Mhz)
I have a J Pole for the roof, but I will need something for mobile purposes.
Here are some options that many people have recommended
Diamond SRH77CA
MFJ 1717S
Smiley Antenna Tuned Telescopic 160 MHz (10 inches short is 1/4), (48 inches is 5/8)
Smiley Antenna 5/8 Slim Duck (10.5 inches) Tuned to 160 MHz
IIs there any advantage to get the more pricey, Super Stick II 160 MHZ instead of the 5/8 Slim Duck 160 MHZ model?
Because BOTH are tuned to the same frequency, does the 48 inches on the telescopic one make a difference? It says 48 inches is the 5/8 setting, so would it perform the same as the slim duck 160 at 160Mhz?
Thanks.
Anyways, I'm going to need an antenna. (Railroads are 160-162 Mhz)
I have a J Pole for the roof, but I will need something for mobile purposes.
Here are some options that many people have recommended
Diamond SRH77CA
MFJ 1717S
Smiley Antenna Tuned Telescopic 160 MHz (10 inches short is 1/4), (48 inches is 5/8)
Smiley Antenna 5/8 Slim Duck (10.5 inches) Tuned to 160 MHz
IIs there any advantage to get the more pricey, Super Stick II 160 MHZ instead of the 5/8 Slim Duck 160 MHZ model?
Because BOTH are tuned to the same frequency, does the 48 inches on the telescopic one make a difference? It says 48 inches is the 5/8 setting, so would it perform the same as the slim duck 160 at 160Mhz?
Thanks.