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  1. K

    Help finding a Multi-band Low Profile Antenna

    I have a public safety agency that is looking for a low profile antenna to be paired with a Motorola APX 8500. They are looking specifically for one manufactured by Laird Technologies, does anyone know of the model number for an antenna that would work with VHF, UHF R2, and 7/800? I have found...
  2. Mountaineer304

    Looking for a deck mount base

    Hey there just let know of any ideas I live on a ridge in Preston County above 2,500 feet with a clear view of the valley I can't run a tower or a pipe.. Somome help I need it on 10,11, and 12m
  3. Mountaineer304

    Second floor apartment needing help with antenna!

    So I live in rural WV at an elevation of about 2590 feet, I'm currently renting so I need sim kind of base antenna. Landlord said I could mount on deck railing or any like that just really confused never bad this issue I need an antenna for 10-11-12 meters thanks
  4. D

    Create CLP-5130-1N

    Good evening! Anyone with a Create 50-1300MHz CLP-5130-1N (or it's variants) measured how it performs transmitting in the VHF 150's & 160's MHz (MURS, Commercial, and Marine bands) and UHF 450's and 460's MHz (Commercial and GMRS bands)? If it is a decent performer in these areas, it may well...
  5. T

    Identify This Large Pole Mounted Antenna?

    I was trying to identify this type of large antenna and what it is used for. Based on the standard length of the architectural shingle tabs it has a overall estimated length of 14.7 feet. Its attached to a large pole that runs up the side of the building. There is a cable attached to the...
  6. D

    Need An Elmers Advice on HT Antennas

    Afternoon Elmers, hoping you can set me straight on HT antennas. I have always been under the impression that HT antennas, especially the rubber ducks, are crap and the radios themselves are actually designed to be able to handle the fact that they Tx with crap stock antennas. Obviously, an...
  7. K

    Need info on three magnet mobile antenna mount.

    I have had this mount sitting in my trunk for a few years now. I used to use it with a quick connect for my whips. Now, I believe a missing piece fell off and I havent a clue how to connect an antenna to it now. Can someone who may own one of these, take a pic, or tell me what should go on...
  8. N

    3 SDR 1 Antenna Best way to split

    I have 2 SDR Tuners, 1 Loop antenna stuck in a window (so not exactly optimum setup). I have 1 SMA Passive Splitter (Came in a pack of 2 splitters on Amazon). SDRTrunk says I need another Tuner for the stations I want to monitor (Even after I disabled data). I read there is a 3DB Loss when you...
  9. Diamond SRH77CA HT Antenna (SMA)

    Diamond SRH77CA HT Antenna (SMA)

    Diamond’s super popular handheld scanner/ham antenna. **This is the SMA version** I’ve owned a few of these with a BNC connector for my scanners over the years and decided to get a SMA version to fit directly on my FT-60R. But I personally prefer to have something more flexible for my HT...
  10. R

    SDS100 842S REMTRONIX Alternative in South Africa

    Hi, I have an SDS100 and I want to upgrade my stock rubberduckie antenna. I listen to mainly VHF and UHF. But the 140-155 spectrum is more important to me. I've read that the 842S fits the SDS100 and is the best. But, it is not available in South Africa. The SDS100 just took a month and a...
  11. Uniden BC125AT plus RS Telescoping Antenna

    Uniden BC125AT plus RS Telescoping Antenna

    Selling my BC125AT in excellent condition! Package includes: Original box Manual/paperwork USB programing cable Wrist strap Powerex rechargeable batteries 2600mAh Radio Shack Telescoping Scanner/Ham Antenna (#20-006) OEM duck antenna Asking $100, includes $10 shipping within conUS. Usual...
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    First attempt at SDR... what did I do wrong? (Ontario, Canada)

    Hello, I'm a new user. I've previously owned an analog scanner and used it to listen to emergency channels before they went encrypted many years back. I decided to get back into it and ordered the Noelec RTL-SDR v5 from Amazon. I understand you ideally need two for trunking, but I wanted to see...
  13. wenzeslaus

    random wire length survey

    I tested 4 lengths of random wire antenna in the house. feet, length x4 (meters), MHz 12, 14.63, 20.5 15, 18.29, 16.40 25, 30.48, 9.84 35.5, 43.28, 6.93 spacing was 2-3" apart. time was 1/2 hour before to 1 hour after sunset, starting with the high frequencies first. results: 20 MHz, no...
  14. rjvalenta

    fan harmonics

    i'm new to HF... and as i posted in a different thread i'm considering an MFJ Octopus, which is effectively a fan dipole. i have to choose 4 dipoles made of hamsticks to put in this - which will connect to my tuner. i was watching one of Dave Casler's videos (the man has taught me so much)...
  15. sirdonbWRYY778

    Tuning Antenna?

    After searching this forum and Google, I couldn't find what I was looking for so I decided to bring the question here to the hive mind. Can you tune a stealth antenna like the MXTA25? I bought this antenna and mount package from Amazon. I'm using the Surecom SW-102s power/SWR Meter to check...
  16. S

    Antenna Recommendations for a Jeep

    Hey all, I'm pretty new to GMRS and radio in general. I have a Jeep JK (which I know isn't the ideal vehicle for radios) and just installed a Retevis RA86, and am looking for suggestions for which antenna, mount, and location I should go with. I was considering the Midlands MXTA25 ghost antenna...
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    What is a good antenna for all around use?

    I am currently using an old radio shack pro-89 and a UV-5R, I am wondering what would be a good antenna for picking up all the first responder bands and some airband without costing an excessive amount of money but doing a relatively well job. I am planning on switching to a Motorola XTS3000...
  18. rjvalenta

    dipole to get the most bands with tuner

    relatively new to HF, everything i've done so far has been FT8, and i was super proud of the 20m dipole i built... until a branch fell and did epic damage to my house and took out my dipole in the process... my MFJ tuner couldn't get my 20m dipole to work 6m, so my plan once the roof is...
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    CB connector to NMO mount?

    One of our departments bought some new Mac roll off trucks that comes pre-wired for a CB. Is anyone aware of an adapter to convert the CB antenna mount to an NMO for our commercial radios? There is not enough slack in the coax to solder on an NMO, and I'm looking for a simpler solution that...
  20. S

    What’s the best antenna?

    So I currently have a bcd436hp. I want to listen to the Hillsborough County, FL P25 Phase II public safety channels. With the antenna the scanner came with, it was very choppy. I found this antenna (...
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