Skywalker Signature Series SKY38323

[BC2001]

I have one of these coming in the mail, and I am hoping to use it for my scanner. I already have one that is 3db and it helps a little; so I bought this one (25db) in hopes that it would work even better.

Are there any considerations I should make? Has anyone used this successfully with a scanner?

Thanks in advance!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008UDF55E?ref=ppx_pt2_dt_b_prod_image

 

[N9JIG]

You will need the proper cables and/or adapters to connect to your scanner as this has F connectors on it.

Other than that I have had pretty good luck with TV amplifiers, they cover a smilar frequency range. Be aware that you could overload the scanner with this much amplification and that amps will work much better at the antenna than at the radio.

 

[Firebuff66]

I have used the below for years, Works great and I found some F to BNC cables somewhere years ago that work great, I have 8 scanners running off it and no issues

PCT-MA2-8P Amplifier - PCT International, Inc.

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[BC2001]

You will need the proper cables and/or adapters to connect to your scanner as this has F connectors on it.

Other than that I have had pretty good luck with TV amplifiers, they cover a smilar frequency range. Be aware that you could overload the scanner with this much amplification and that amps will work much better at the antenna than at the radio.

How could I avoid overloading my scanner and will that damage it?

 

[N9JIG]

It would not cause damage to the radio but could cause distortion and otherwise poor performance. You can use the gain control to get the best quality signal, which might not always be the one with the highest meter reading.

 

[BC2001]

Okay, thank you!