Larsen vs. Laird Tri-band

[lu81fitter]

Has anyone ever done a side by side of the Larsen and Laird Tri-band antennas?

https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/larsen-nmo150-450-758-8932

https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/laird-technologies-abscanc-1048

Or maybe just had experience with them? I have the Laird. Wondering is the Larsen is better.......

 

[mmckenna]

Not those specific models.

But I have some of each brand, and I've been happy with both of the brands. Both have been durable and stood up to a lot of abuse.
My personal favorite is the Larsen brand, though. I have some 30 year old Larsen antennas that have outlasted the vehicles they were installed on. The bases are pretty durable and well designed.

 

[12dbsinad]

I like the Larsen bases the best, always have and the way they seal.

 

[mmckenna]

Yeah, the Larsen NMO base with the big seal does work well. Better design than the Laird.

 

[questnz]

I own both using Tri-Bands with third party 3.5" NMO mounts on Nissan's Maxima vehicles. Paired with Uniden UBC126AT and/or TRX-1 scanner when traveling. I found no noticeable difference far as performance goes. Happy with both despite using different band plan.
Mainly 75.xxx, Air, 140.xxx, 420.xxx, 485.xxx MHz. Reception is very good on all frequencies considering used in moving vehicle.
Thank you Mr mmckenna for your recommendation few years ago.

 

[Robertolson]

I've been using the Larsen 150/450/800 tri-band black unity gain antenna now for many years.... Love the low profile....... I pick up CHP Low band all the way up to the 800.... P25...... all crystal clear ..... A old scanner dealer in the SF Bay area told me about it .....he said you will not find anything better (I was stubborn and tried others) But he was right and I was wrong........Note.... the specs dont show low band... but it does very well on it

 

[captainmax1]

Both brands make premium antenna's to own. This is the Laird Tri-band that I use and it will take a beating and keep on scanning.

https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/laird-technologies-wpd136m6c-001-4286

 

[trentbob]

I have used both and have chosen the Larson newer tri-band with the spring as better reception. I've noticed reception is the same as the older Tri band Larson but I too like the new mount with the larger seal.

 

[lu81fitter]

Thank you for the replies. I always feel more educated after reviewing things from RR.
Just found this in the garage.

https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/pctel-maxrad-bmax8155s-903

It's not from the antenna farm, but its the same antenna. Picked it up at a yard sale for $3. Gonna throw it on and see what happens.