scantenna

[listentolisten]

I bought the scantenna for 34.00 at a local radio store. What a difference it makes. I can sit by the computer and have no static and its really clear to listen to now. I put this up and put in a splitter so that I can hook it up out on the deck and also by the computer. I live about 12 miles from the nearest town. I can even hear aviation much better. It was a great investment and came with 50 foot of line. Pro-97

 

[madnachos]

Yep...nothing like a good antenna to really open things up.

 

[jcecklund]

I bought my scantenna off ebay for about 36.00 bucks with coax and I receive 50-120 miles away in my attic on a good day,mind you this only happpens when conditions are right which is most of the time. Damn best anntenna on the market in imo. I pick up state police over 100 miles away, my scantenna is mounted in the attic because of home ownners Association.

 

[DaveIN]

One of my many antenas is scantenna. It works very well for local and dx conditions.

 

[SLWilson]

Scantenna...

One of my many antenas is scantenna. It works very well for local and dx conditions.

I've had several different "versions" of what is today the Scantenna. At home and at work.

My first one (that looks just like today's model) was a Channel Master. It was actually "put together" a little better than what the Scantenna model is.

They used a gold colored metal for the antenna elements. The connectors were "gold" coated for beter reception.

I bought one for the roof of the city building (the city wouldn't buy it) when I dispatched there. The fire chief put it up for me. When I quit there to work for the county, I just left it there....I WISH I'd have brought it with me....

I've bought one from Radio Shack too. It has been discontinued of course and I don't really know who built it....But, it "looks" just like the other ones I've had....

The last one we put up at the 911 Center is the Scantenna model. It works fine too...

Steve/KBFAR :wink:

 

[GrayWolfSA58]

scantenna works very well

 

[dusco]

mine was crap, i couldnt pick up the next country only 20 miles way, worked with and worked with it i just sent it back friday, and it was on a 10 foot mast on the roof... i got the RS 20-176 yesterday put it up and picking up police over 56 miles away

 

[madnachos]

mine was crap, i couldnt pick up the next country only 20 miles way, worked with and worked with it i just sent it back friday, and it was on a 10 foot mast on the roof... i got the RS 20-176 yesterday put it up and picking up police over 56 miles away

Must have had some issue with it or your feedline...I have a hard time believing that a 20-176 would drastically outperform a scantenna on any freqs.

 

[fuzzymoto]

mine was crap, i couldnt pick up the next country only 20 miles way, worked with and worked with it i just sent it back friday, and it was on a 10 foot mast on the roof... i got the RS 20-176 yesterday put it up and picking up police over 56 miles away

Sounds like you had a bad one. I have a Scantenna and 20-176 on the same mast. The ST-2 does much better...at least in my area.

 

[OceanaRadio]

mine was crap, i couldnt pick up the next country only 20 miles way, worked with and worked with it i just sent it back friday, and it was on a 10 foot mast on the roof... i got the RS 20-176 yesterday put it up and picking up police over 56 miles away

Replace the $4 tv-type Balun (300-to-75 ohm) which you almost surely ruined when you prepared the coaxial cable connection to your Scantenna. Then it will outperform anything except a directional antenna, and run circles around the 20-176.

With your replacement Balun, you will probably find it is more robust that the one provided with the antenna, but it still has internal connections that are so tiny and fragile that rough handling or the slightest over-tightening of the F-connector or the F-PLC adaptior will ruin the Balun. And try to remember not to transmit through it ;-)

Jack

 

[fromm]

Scantenna vs ST-2

I've seen the names Scantenna and ST-2 used interchangeably throughout posts on this forum. Are they in fact the same thing? Does ST-2 merely refer to the 2nd generation of Scantenna? So are http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanants/2732.html and http://www.antennawarehouse.com/Scanner/Scantenna.htm the same antenna?

Is Scantenna the name of an actual antenna from a specific manufacturer or is it a general name for a style of antenna? Who makes the genuine Scantenna and where's the best place online to buy one?

I'm new to mounting an exterior antenna and I want the best. Thanks!

 

[GrayWolfSA58]

make sure it's not grounded

 

[kb2vxa]

Hi Listen and all,

You'd be wise to replace the splitter with a UHF coaxial switch available at any ham radio outlet. In fact HRO is a good place to start, just ignore the pun. A splitter does just that, splits the signal so you always get half or less than half out of what you put in depending on the number of output ports. Since you're not using two permanently situated receivers a splitter is not needed AND unterminated active transmission line radiates and picks up stray signals. You may not have stray cats in the scanner now but there's no counting on the future so you may as well do it right now and head off unpleasant possibilities.

Hey, I thought about the birds so don't remind me. (;->)

 

[madnachos]

I've seen the names Scantenna and ST-2 used interchangeably throughout posts on this forum. Are they in fact the same thing? Does ST-2 merely refer to the 2nd generation of Scantenna?

The newer Scantenna's have a reienforced center section that the earlier ones lacked. Not sure about other changes. I would imagine that anyone selling a Scantenna now is selling the newer version. As far as ST-1 vs ST-2...ST-1 is an antenna that used the Scantenna name prior to the current one. I am pretty sure thats the case.

So are http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanants/2732.html and http://www.antennawarehouse.com/Scanner/Scantenna.htm the same antenna?

Yes.

Is Scantenna the name of an actual antenna from a specific manufacturer or is it a general name for a style of antenna? Who makes the genuine Scantenna and where's the best place online to buy one?

I got mine off eBay for $40 including shipping. I can provide you with the seller info if you PM me.

 

[Highlander_821]

Check out this place for the ST2:

http://www.starkelectronic.com/ac.htm

I bought 2 at that price(30 bucks) to replace my 1997 vintage Scantenna. It has finally come apart after 10 years and 4 moves---not bad. I'll put one up and keep the other in reserve in the attic.

 

[madnachos]

Check out this place for the ST2:

http://www.starkelectronic.com/ac.htm

I bought 2 at that price(30 bucks) to replace my 1997 vintage Scantenna. It has finally come apart after 10 years and 4 moves---not bad. I'll put one up and keep the other in reserve in the attic.

Hell of a deal for a great antenna....

 

[brwkem]

What sort of mount - mast? would one suggest to install this in an attic?

Thx.

 

[madnachos]

What sort of mount - mast? would one suggest to install this in an attic?

Thx.

10' mast on a chimney is a good way to go. I would only put one in the attic if it was your only choice.

 

[cabfeegig]

Replace the $4 tv-type Balun (300-to-75 ohm) which you almost surely ruined when you prepared the coaxial cable connection to your Scantenna. Then it will outperform anything except a directional antenna, and run circles around the 20-176.

With your replacement Balun, you will probably find it is more robust that the one provided with the antenna, but it still has internal connections that are so tiny and fragile that rough handling or the slightest over-tightening of the F-connector or the F-PLC adaptior will ruin the Balun. And try to remember not to transmit through it ;-)

Jack

Are you saying there are baluns better than what comes with the Antenna? If yes, where?

thanks!