third scanner needs an antenna !

[llwade]

I have a base antenna on the rooftop with a SP-1300 splitter going from radio # 1 to radio # 2. Both scanners receive well.

Problem: I have a third radio I need an antenna for .........................

I want to use a very good MOBILE antenna on a 20 Ft mast. the dual-banded antenna is set up to receive frequencies 150-170 & 450-470. I want to listen to 155 mhz & 460 mhz. I will have to extend the length of the coax to a full 50 ft length.

How well, will the mobile antenna perform, when comparing it to a disc-cone antenna?

OK, I know the base antenna would do a better job but I already have the mobile antenna just sitting around.

note: I live 25 miles from the radio source and a small loss, would be acceptible.

 

[davidgcet]

what type coax you planning to use? for 50' at UHF you want a good low loss coax or you ain't gonna hear much.

 

[llwade]

Davis

I only use RG8/U low loss coax for all antenna connections

 

[davidgcet]

that should not be too bad at all at 50' then. you may want to make some ground radials off the mount.