pro97 low band

[jakegday]

hello, i see you can get a pro 97 for $80 at overstockdealz and i am seriously considering this purchase, i was just wondering if anyone can comment on how it performs on the low band, here in nebraska the state patrol uses the 42 mhz range, and i can NEVER hear anything with my pro 76, my pro 83, or my cobra sr900, i even purchased the radio shack telescopic antenna, it made a huge difference in both vhf hi and uhf but not a bit of difference on the low band,

so, anyone??

 

[scanjunkie]

It all depends on the signal strength when it comes to low band. But I have always had great success with ALL bands on the 97!! But then again, the low band signals in my area are strong!

 

[SCPD]

see the general scanning forum someone has has already received one & reports it as like new.. GOOD DEAL!!

 

[gmclam]

The CHP is also on low band I use my '97 when mobile to pick them up. The real key though is a good antenna - one designed for low band. This is especially true in a vehicle. Don't expect the stock rubber antenna inside a vehicle to do all that great. Put a low band antenna outside and you'll be good to go.

 

[jakegday]

see the general scanning forum someone has has already received one & reports it as like new.. GOOD DEAL!!

yeah, i did, and didnt see any feedback on the low bands performance

can you suggest a good low band antenna then? what do you use?

 

[BaLa]

I used to have a Pro-97

I have a 5/8 Wave VHF Antenna, on an NMO Trunklip mount and it worked great.



oh...was monitoring the MSHP (42mhz range also).

 

[RolnCode3]

Get the right antenna setup and you'll do well. $80 is good. I'd do it.

 

[jakegday]

ok, i want the right antenna set up, but i dont know where to start, what do you recommened? could you perhaps give me a link to a good one?

 

[jakegday]

lol, that figures, the thread ALWAYS goes dead once i start asking for good antenna suggestions

 

[gmclam]

lol, that figures, the thread ALWAYS goes dead once i start asking for good antenna suggestions

You should post that question in the ANTENNA forum!

 

[N1BHH]

ok, i want the right antenna set up, but i dont know where to start, what do you recommened? could you perhaps give me a link to a good one?

Your best bet is any antenna up fairly high, on your roof or on your air conditioner or I could go on forever with or's. Any decent scanner antenna will do as long as it specs out to work on 30-50. Just a telescoping antenna won't do unless you are close to a station transmitting. Outside and high is best, just get it outside.

 

[illini52]

You'll be amazed how well a proper antenna works for receiving lowband. For 42 MHz, an antenna about 67" will work well.

 

[Viper43]

Or get the radio shack discone which works for all ranges. I used to pick up a lot of low band skip with it too. And it covers everything else as well

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