BCD996T Scanner Antenna Recommenddations?

[smittyj77]

Hi everyone, im currtnly using the antenna that came with the scanner, which seems to be working ok.

I dont know to much about antennas, although I have been doing some research. I had a CB Antenna and some coax from my BC245xlt that I had laying around. I hooked it to my 996T and recieved NOTHING, im guessing either the coax is no good or CB antennas dont work well with this scanner? Its a solid antenna rubber coated about 2.5ft long.

What are you guys using for your base units? Oh im listening to the OPP, Fire, Ambulance.. etc

Thanks

 

[Turbo68]

What do u want to listen to & will give an idea what antenna u need.

Regards Lino

 

[kb9hgi]

Here is what I have on my 996T and works pretty good. I have it up only 20 ft and picking up signals 60 miles away. comes with coax too! http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_display.asp?PROD=AC-ST2

 

[iMONITOR]

Oh im listening to the OPP, Fire, Ambulance.. etc

Thanks

As carmelof pointed out, we need to know what you're listening to as in what band/frequencies. 150MHz, 450MHz, 800MHz?

 

[KJ4FWA]

I use on my 996 a Groundplane type (dont know the mfg) and a Yagi for 800Mhz. Works great for me