Antenna Question

[cstockmyer]

Does anyone here have this antenna?

http://www.rffun.com/catalog/scanants/2891.html

If so, do you notice a difference from the radio shack 800band antenna?

 

[RodStrong]

Although I don't have one, I have heard they are pretty good.

Also good for lawn darts.

 

[mpg0515]

Does anyone here have this antenna?

http://www.rffun.com/catalog/scanants/2891.html

If so, do you notice a difference from the radio shack 800band antenna?

are you questioning Jim's antenna?

 

[Gooser]

Hey cstockmeyer...

Check out this recent thread: http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?p=610950#post610950

Mine arrives tomorrow from Grove.

I have a RS800 and GRE800...so I am interested to see what gives with my "lawn-dart" (LOL).

 

[donc13]

Does anyone here have this antenna?

http://www.rffun.com/catalog/scanants/2891.html

If so, do you notice a difference from the radio shack 800band antenna?

Looks kind of cumbersome. I use an Antenex DEXE806BNX which is 2.5dB gain at 806-866 MHz. Works great.

 

[cstockmyer]

are you questioning Jim's antenna?

Yes, Yes I am. I am just doing it from behind some cover so when he goes

I am safe lol.

 

[cstockmyer]

New antenna

Hey cstockmeyer...

Check out this recent thread: http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?p=610950#post610950

Mine arrives tomorrow from Grove.

I have a RS800 and GRE800...so I am interested to see what gives with my "lawn-dart" (LOL).

Hows is the antenna working for you? Do you notice a difference?

 

[bayrisch]

Ground Plane

Looks kind of cumbersome. I use an Antenex DEXE806BNX which is 2.5dB gain at 806-866 MHz. Works great.

It would appear to me that the greatest feature of this antenna is that of being a true groundplane, not using the body of the radio as the grounding element, per se. I think carrying it around in your shirt pocket, however, could at times become uncomfortable, especially if you wear thinner fabrics. Imagine trying to explain your injuries at the ER...I also use the 1/2 wave Antenex which is a great antenna.

Mark

 

[cstockmyer]

So far I would say don't waste your money on this antenna. I got it this am, and to tell you the truth I have a rubber duck 800 band antenna that works better. I will bring it to the northern meeting so everyone can see it, but again I would not waste your money.

 

[jfab]

Jim, what is your take on the antennea?

 

[Gooser]

Hows is the antenna working for you? Do you notice a difference?

Hey Cstockmyer...
Here's mt post on it: http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showpost.php?p=695420&postcount=9

 

[cstockmyer]

Hey Cstockmyer...
Here's mt post on it: http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showpost.php?p=695420&postcount=9

I think I will put this in the "things I should of read before blowing 30$" list. Thanks for that link though!

 

[abqscan]

The RadioShack 800Mhz antenna has more gain vs. the Antenna you just bought. But remember too much gain can be bad for your radio.

 

[cstockmyer]

What is gain?

 

[abqscan]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antenna_gain

 

[cstockmyer]

oops

The RadioShack 800Mhz antenna has more gain vs. the Antenna you just bought. But remember too much gain can be bad for your radio.

Man I should of done more research.

 

[abqscan]

Its ok! Sometimes it costs money to learn

 

[Liverdog]

Looks kind of cumbersome. I use an Antenex DEXE806BNX which is 2.5dB gain at 806-866 MHz. Works great.

How does the Antenex compare to the RS 800 rubber duckie? I have the RS antenna, but was considering the Antenex SM version for the 396t since it might look cleaner. Also interested if it has any sensitivity on UHF/VHF.

 

[bayrisch]

Comparison

How does the Antenex compare to the RS 800 rubber duckie? I have the RS antenna, but was considering the Antenex SM version for the 396t since it might look cleaner. Also interested if it has any sensitivity on UHF/VHF.

Hey Liverdog -

I actually have both. I truthfully can't tell much difference in received signal on 800Mhz between the two antennas. Whatever difference there is, is negligible, IMHO. The Antenex is a true 1/2 wave, and since you're using an SMA connector instead of a BNC to SMA adapter, as you do with the RS antenna, you're not going to get the added loss which you get with the RS antenna. However, monitoring my radio's S-meter, I've never noticed much of a difference.

I think the Antenex looks nicer, though. I use a 396T scanner, and I can tell you that both antennas are miles ahead of the Uniden stock antenna.

Mark