Cassellafrank
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I'm thinking of getting a Larsen NMO150/450/758 antenna how has it worked for everyone?
Larsen NMO150/450/758 antenna
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mmckenna
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Larsen Multi-Band antennas
I ordered two Larsen multi-band antennas recently to try out for a project at work. NMO-150/450/758SF NMO-150/450/800SF I brought them home from work along with my Agilent spectrum analyzer with tracking generator so I could sweep them on my truck. Antenna mount is a Larsen NMO-HF installed...
I've been playing around with the 758 and 800 versions for a while now.
I currently do not have them hooked up to a scanner, but I do have them installed on my work truck. One is connected to an 800MHz trunking radio, the other to the VHF radio.
The flexible whip and the spring in the base have worked well hitting low branches and parking garages. The base seals well, like the rest of the Larsen line of antennas.
Considering using these at work for multiband radios. So far I'm happy with them.
Cassellafrank
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I'm thinking of using it for my scanner with a magnetic mount
I have used this antenna with a mag mount for years with complete satisfaction. The newer version with the base spring seems to get good reviews. It is a quality product.
Reconrider
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Have 3 of them, great products.
Bought mine off amazon and haven't had any issues
Bought mine off amazon and haven't had any issues
I've had mine for a year or two. Solid antenna. Almost as good as a single band antenna in each of the ranges, from what I've seen.
I'm pretty happy with mine, use it with my SDS-200 in my semi, very well built
lu81fitter
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I use one for a base antenna with a ground plane kit. It works well on all bands. I also have the Laird version. Larsen works better on 7/800. I'm very pleased.
Cassellafrank
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AWESOME thank you everyone for the input I'm excited to get it in the mail it will be a nice upgrade from the stock rubber ducky antenna
I've used several of the original 150/450/800 version for many years. Very satisfied.
"NMO is the way to go!"
Cassellafrank
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I got it, works great very good quality too
mmckenna
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Glad to hear it's working.
After using commercial grade stuff, you'll start to notice that some of the hobby/ham grade antennas are really crap.
mmckenna
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There is also the NMO-150/450/800SF that has a spring. It performs a bit better up in 900MHz.
The key is the "SF" that is the new model with the thin/flexible whip and spring.
The older NMO-150/450/800 had a slightly thicker whip and no spring, although you can purchase Larsen springs and install your own, but it does require cutting the bottom section of the whip.
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