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    sdrTrunk w/ 2 sdr's and 2 antennas

    I'm using sdrTrunk V0.3.0--alpha1 to listen to a P25 trunking system. I have 2 SDR's each hooked up to a separate antenna. One antenna is better than the other. Which antenna should I use to monitor the control channel? I realize this is a general question, and I'm interested in a general...
  2. R

    Antenna help.

    Hi, I got the WS 1040 scanner and I got my channels programmed in but I'm not getting everything and sometimes it doesn't come in clear. So I was wondering if I bought a new antenna for the scanner would that improve it.
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    900Mhz Antenna Solution Study

    Hi. This is my first time to create a forum and in need of help. Basically I have an SDR type Cellular base station with two separate radio channels with 3Watts each. I have two options a) use panel antenna for each or b) use an omni antenna but will naturally need a combiner. My concern...
  4. beaker7

    Stubby VHF antenna for XTS5000?

    So to begin with I apologize for my ignorance, I'm not good with antennas and such. So I heard that using no antenna/the wrong antenna could seriously damage the Tx board in my XTS5000, but I wanted to get a more compact antenna like the one here Awesome Antenna VHF Motorola Stubby Radio XTS3000...
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    GPS Antenna Splitters

    Hello everyone , I have a quick question with GPS Antenna splitters. I have a GPS Receiver with 1.5 meters accuracy (u-blox M8L) installed with its antenna. I have a second GPS Receiver (RTK enabled) which is cm-level accuracy one. Now Instead of keeping two different antennas on my...
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    CB Radio Antenna?

    Hello, I'm looking for a Beam antenna for a cobra CB radio. I'd like it to be good for shooting skip and getting the longest range possible. I'd also like the height to be from 16-26ft, and for it to have a good amount (80mph+) wind resistance, in case of a storm or other bad weather. I'm not...
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    Antenna for CB Radio?

    I'm looking for a beam antenna that will connect to a cobra CB radio. I am looking for an antenna in the $100-200 dollar range, and it is fine if it is a little bit over. I'd like an antenna that is in the 16-24ft range, one that will get me a good amount of broadcasting range. I'd also like it...
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    CB Radio Home Base

    Hello, I'm new to CB Radio, as well as this forum. I am looking for a CB Radio for a home setup. I'm looking for one with a high output, so I can achieve a good distance signal. I would like it to be below $200 if possible, and I also am looking for a powerful antenna, that I could mount on...
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    antenna problem

    Hi, I have a Kaito T-1 Radio antenna spread out on my deck, connected to a Tecsun PL880. I am having trouble receiving anything except 5000 which just barely comes in (tried during Day and Night) I live near Seattle ,Wa, , USA in a forested ,low area. Should I buy, or make, a bigger antenna...
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    antenna placement?|

    Hi, I recently bought a Tecsun PL880 and i have trouble receiving anything except 5000 which just barely comes in :-( I have a Kaito T-1 Radio antenna plugged into the SW external jack. I live in a forested area near Seattle,WA. in a low area. Should I string up the antenna to a tree ...
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    TV Antenna Tower

    First Post! So, I'm taking the test next week to get my HAM license and I'm looking for places to put a VHF antenna for my home base. I'm looking at this tower that's already installed to my house and I'm wondering if it will work. I currently use the TV antenna. The top part of the tower is...
  12. DylanMadigan

    Regulation Terminology Clarification: Land Station Antenna vs Base/Control Station

    I am building a repeater at my fathers hose. Would this be considered a Land Station (in which the height is 20-200ft) or a Base/Control station (where it is limited to 20ft above the structure its mounted to). OR, am I even understanding this the right way lol. I am fairly new to this, and I am...
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    NTi GA3005 Wideband Active Antenna (9 kHz to 3 GHz) Made in Germany

    Hello Any feedback for this antenna anyone? NTi GA3005 Wideband Active It seems to be a very good acquisition for scanners and shortwave equipment (SWL) alike specially for those without the possibility of mounting an external antenna.
  14. K2RNI

    Alinco: What variety of female SMA is this on my DJ500T?

    I was getting an upgrade from the rubber duck included of the Alinco DJ500T and noticed the SMA threads seem a little longer than the regular SMA female antennas. It would appear to be similar to the Vertex variety of SMA, does anyone know what type it is for sure before I buy the antenna? Also...
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    IC-2300H VHF FM Antenna Recommendation

    Hello all, I'm looking at purchasing my first VHF FM radio. I've been looking at the ICOM IC-2300H [ Specs can be found here: IC-2300H VHF FM Transceiver - Features - Icom America ] This device will be used in a vehicle so I am in search of an antenna that would work well with this device on...
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    Problems with Antenna Setup

    Here's my situation I currently have a D130NJ antenna outside mounted onto the house around 25 feet above the ground. Due to my scanner being on the opposite side of the house I have 100ft of LMR-400 connecting the antenna to the scanner. I listen primarily to frequencies in the range of 120mhz...
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    Scanner Antenna Question

    Hello, I was hoping you could help me out with a scanner question... I have a radio shack pro-651 hand held scanner with the stock bnc "rubber duckie" antenna. The frequency range is 25 MHz - 1300 MHz. My problem is I live out in the country in rural NW Iowa, and the house I live in has...
  18. Chief220

    High Gain vs Stubby Antenna?

    I just purchased the Wouxun KG-UV9D and it comes with 2 antennas: 1 stubby and 1 high gain. Does the high gain antenna offer that much of a difference compared to the lower-profile stubby? Under what circumstances would the high gain be a better choice?
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    My growing setup.

    Hello all! I have a rather large-ish desk. So I have my 3 screens for my PC for various tasks with troubleshooting and what not in IT. To my right is my laptop, my PRO-652 and my newly mounted TYT TH-9800. Its currently fed to my centerfire discone. I have an efactor dual band coming for it in...
  20. WX9RLT

    What is the best 2 meter antenna?

    What is the BEST 2 meter/440 antenna? Looking for high DBI, low swr, etc..... Price is not an issue. Note: I currently run a tram 1480 dual band antenna. I am pretty happy with it. I just want to hear other peoples opinion on other antennas.
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