Military Air BC125 AT

[blakem445]

Just recently got this radio my question is what is the best Antenna for Military Air?

I have searched on here but only found things for more of a base set up and I will be mobile with my usage. I will be using this for Airshows and general air listening. I did see a nice antenna on Scanner Master however they are sold out and have not been in stock for some time now. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

 

[N9JCQ]

For airshows and the like, I use a Diamond RH-77CA. It does a great job on civilian Air and Military aircraft. Mobilewise, I just use my Tri-band ham antenna and it works great for me. The antenna is an Anli DC-124H; Black "NMO" Base thread 2M/220/440 HiGain FoldOver, 4.0/4.5/5.5.db. You can still find them on Amazon.

 

[Marchboom]

Before you take your scanner to an air show at a military base call them and see if they are allowed. Some bases don't allow them for some stupid reason.

 

[wtp]

if you are at the field, anything longer than a paperclip will do.
i recommend a very flexible antenna due to 'people'.

 

[Edelweiss]

Has anyone got any reports on the DPD Miltenna? Personally I use an aircraft antenna (similar to that on my avatar photo) with great success. Check ebay. But will suit UFH only of course.

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[Edelweiss]

Am thinking of designing a decent and proper for-purpose V/U Rx base station antenna, if anybody is interested PM me.
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