better portable antenna

[CATCHMEIFUCAN]

im just wondering if anyone knows which is a better antenna for the bcd396t
the
800 MHz 2.5db Gain Professional Portable SMA Antenna from scaner master which i now have or the radio shack 800 mgh

[kb8rvp]

I like the one from radioware book store Radioware & Radio Bookstore Radio Hobbyist Catalog the Seeker 800 to 900MHz Gain Duckie SEK800 $42.95 If you are at all in a weak area and want to use a rubber duck this is the one for me.

Mike

[WX4JCW]

I have both, i think both are about the same performance wise but the scannermaster one doesn't need any additional connectors.

[antmsmith]

is the seeker that much better for all bands .i need to find a good attenna i live in ct bad deadzones

[kb8rvp]

Originally Posted by antmsmith

is the seeker that much better for all bands .i need to find a good attenna i live in ct bad deadzones

I don't have the other antenna mentioned so all I can speak to is the seeker antenna and it is the only antenna that will work inside the two different office buildings I work at. If I try the stock antenna or the Radio Shack 800MHz antenna it won't pick up the 800MHz system I listen but the seeker will.

Good Luck,
Mike

[nosoup4u]

The Seeker is also very good on VHF and UHF (Including T Band)

[kayi4cle]

The Seeker antenna can't be beat, in my humble opinion. But I would not use it with a handheld radio (especially one of the smaller ones) because it is so large. Mine is 10 1/2 inches long, and the first 1 1/2 inches nearest the base is the same circumference as a dime. It is also on the heavy side and not very flexible. I attach mine to a BNC magmount and run it to mobile/base radios.

[GTO_04]

The Seeker is fine on a PSR-500 but it definitely puts the 396XT off balance,causing it to tip over very easily. I prefer the RS-800 with the 396XT. Uniden supplies the adapter you would need for that antenna. I wish one of the antenna manufacturers would make a SMA version of that antenna. Probably won't happen if GRE holds the patent on it.

GTO_04

[minskie]

Hi,

I'm using a Scanducky - SMA (from Mobile One here in Australia) with my Uniden BCD396T.

Can be fouund here; Mobile One Australia Pty Ltd

UHF VHF Helical 25MHz - 1300MHz 50 Ohms.

Awesome performance compared to the Uniden antenna (as supplied). Worth a look.

Cheers,
Paul.

[PM08203]

pryme radio products rd-98 with sma connector.

[antmsmith]

thanks guys for the info