What's a better antenna for the 396T?

[George4949]

I've got a Uniden 396T and experience weaker signals at times with the standard antenna that came with It. Just wondering what's a better antenna that will give me better reception.

 

[regression]

I've got a Uniden 396T and experience weaker signals at times with the standard antenna that came with It. Just wondering what's a better antenna that will give me better reception.

What frequency range are you wanting to hear? That determines what antenna you should get. I primarily listen to 800 MHz, so I got the Radio Shack 800 MHz antenna and it works great.

 

[Taloniilm]

These seem to be among the "prefered" antennas. I have the RS and it does a great job for me. I'll be getting the Diamond in the near future

http://www.radioshack.com/product/i...052.2032075.2032078.2032098&parentPage=family

http://www.randl.com/cgi-local/cart/cart.cgi?ID=36828&cart=moreinfo

 

[elk2370bruce]

I have this Diamond antenna and have have never had a problem with it since I got it. Does an super job on the Icom T7H that is my primary H/T.

 

[SouthSoundScanner]

Scanner Master has this one,it's about 4" long,
http://www.scannermaster.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=14%2D541098
but its "out of stock"
This one is available,it's 8" long,
http://www.scannermaster.com/800MHz_SMA_Antenna_p/14-541014.htm

 

[LordJ]

I primarily run the Watson WSMA-889 tele-gainer but recently changed to my old ICOM FA-156B. I recently installed a mobile antenna in the car and it is easier to change antennas with the BNC one already on..

 

[Uplink]

I use the Premier/Pryme RD-9 SMA, works great, and looks good too.

 

[XTS3000]

I swear by the Comet SMA-503. Works well in the VHF / UHF / 800Mhz. My second choice is the Diamond SRH-519.

Get the Comet SMA-503 and you will NOT be disappointed!!!!!!

 

[Turbo68]

I use the DIAMOND-RH771 on my radios and its a good antenna.

Regards Lino.

 

[George4949]

Thanks everyone for all your replies. I basically listen to most frequency ranges and with all the replies, I can now make an Informed decision. The 800mhz range comes In loud and clear, so do most that I listen to. It's only a handful (so far!!) that I need better reception.
Cheers....

 

[N4JNW]

RadioShack 800 Mhz Duckie!!!

 

[SCPD]

Thanks everyone for all your replies. I basically listen to most frequency ranges and with all the replies, I can now make an Informed decision. The 800mhz range comes In loud and clear, so do most that I listen to. It's only a handful (so far!!) that I need better reception.
Cheers....

If you are already getting 800 mhz fine with what you use now, getting the RS 800 mhz antenna isn't going to do you much good. it's great at 800, but IMHO attenuates at VHF, compared to the stock PRO-96 antenna. Consider an antenna designed for a dual band 2M/440 ham radio, like the Pryme suggested earlier. Just make sure you get a BNC, not an SMA.

 

[Wykes]

I primarily run the Watson WSMA-889 tele-gainer but recently changed to my old ICOM FA-156B. I recently installed a mobile antenna in the car and it is easier to change antennas with the BNC one already on..

Being in Ontario, what antenna do you suggest for the 396T ? I'm having a heck of a time getting anything in Halton Region when I'm smack in the middle of Oakville