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[Bbowman2002]

Hello everybody,
I am new here and this is my first post. I have a question about antennas but can not figure out how to ask the question. Thanks everybody

 

[ryolsen8]

What is your question? We can start here and move to the appropriate forum if/when needed.

 

[Bbowman2002]

I have read a lot on here about antennas for apartments but have yet to get a clear answer. So here is my setup. I live on the bottom floor of a two story apartment. I have no access of a attic. I have no way of setting up a antenna outside. All I have is a window that I can put a antenna in. I listen to multiple freq ranges. 45.000 through 400.000. I also listen to a trunked setup also. So I guess the question is... What is the best antenna for being stuck to inside only and get the best reception? The scanner I have is the Uniden bct15x. I already have a pre amp setup on the connection on the scanner. Oh and the distance to the dispatch is roughly 10-15 miles as the crow flies and I live in the rolling foothills of northern Ca.

Thanks Guys

 

[Arkmood]

I also listen to a trunked setup also. So I guess the question is... What is the best antenna for being stuck to inside only and get the best reception? The scanner I have is the Uniden bct15x. I already have a pre amp setup on the connection on the scanner. Oh and the distance to the dispatch is roughly 10-15 miles as the crow flies and I live in the rolling foothills of northern Ca.

Thanks Guys

When I was in a condo For trunked systems I used this indoor antenna setup - it's an old lamp stand with a pvc pipe fitted to it, and yagi mounted. It becomes directional by turning the stand.

 

[Rt169Radio]

If you have a enough room, a AntennaCraft ST2 near the window would be a good idea.

 

[Bbowman2002]

So would it hurt to have two antennas hooked together with a pre amp? Or will that end up hurting more than anything.

 

[Rt169Radio]

So would it hurt to have two antennas hooked together with a pre amp? Or will that end up hurting more than anything.

It sounds like it might, but am not entirety sure.