base antenna for pro-106 handheld?

[benfanttb]

i have a pro-106 and looking to buy an outdoor base antenna.it'll go about 25'-30' up on the roof +the cable.i'm not sure what set up to use or what will work(looking to spend up too $200complete?)i live in sterling,heights michigan flat land,no tall structures around.the reason for an outdoor base antenna for my 106 is because i recently became disabled and in a wheel chair,spending most of day's in or around my house with plenty time for my newly and only hobby i can enjoy doing by myself. ALL INFO GREATLY
APPRECIATED! Tony B

 

[W6KRU]

Hi Tony. What frequencies are you interested in hearing?

 

[benfanttb]

thanks dan for your reply.most of mine are 420-868,i also have a pro-404 that i use for picking up 120-460 that i,ll keep it hooked up in my beddroom to the orginal snoop,it seems to work(especially 4 the $)
i'm looking 4 the best antenna 4 the $ without the trials(i would rather spend all the $ at once and get something thats worth it.Tony B

 

[johnnymitch74]

hey tony,

there are a lot of people who swear by the radio shack outdoor scanner antenna, which covers 108-1300mHz. its cheap price means that you could spend more in the coax area and experience less loss. Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna - RadioShack.com

or else i built a tri-band ground plane antenna which was extremely easy and works great. check it out. SCANNER ANTENNA

hope this helps.

 

[benfanttb]

base antenna for pro-106

thanks jonnymitch,

that's great info,do u know the best type of coax 4 this set up and is 50' of coax too much(4a better looking roof mount)4 my 106,would i need some type of power add on.
Tony

 

[W6KRU]

Hey Tony, Take a look at this antenna. It gets good reports from people on here and would be a better antenna than the RS 20-176. I have a 20-176 and can't see it lasting through many of your winters. DPD Productions - Scanner / Radio Antennas for Commercial & Hobbyist Applications

 

[benfanttb]

base antenna for pro-106

Hey dan, i'll deffinally fall asleep easier tonight knowing this(beleive it or not).I will probable need 50'of coax,only about 10' will be outside.what would u recommend 4 the best performance.Thanks Tony

 

[W6KRU]

I would probably go with LMR400 at 50'. I would go with RG6 if the distance was a little less. Some guys will say that LMR400 is overkill and it is to some extent. If you want to save a few bucks, the RG6 will work and it is easier to work with. I picked LMR400 because of the distance and your desire to do this once and be done.