Antenna for Uniden BCD436HP

[bhadresh]

My Uniden BCD436HP scanner does not pick up signals very well with its stock antenna. I have a magnetic mount Larsen dual band (VHF/UHF) antenna which works very well when connected to the scanner. However I can only use my Larsen antenna when I am in car or at home.

I need a portable antenna which I can attach with the scanner.

Please suggest.

 

[W8RMH]

I prefer the Comet CH-32 which is only 1.75 inches long.

The most recommended antenna is the Diamond RH-77 which is 15 inches long.

 

[bhadresh]

I prefer the Comet CH-32 which is only 1.75 inches long.

The most recommended antenna is the Diamond RH-77 which is 15 inches long.

Thanks W8RMH for the prompt reply. This antenna seems to have SMA and BNC version. Which one should I get for my Uniden BCD436HP scanner?

 

[jonwienke]

BNC makes it a lot easier to swap antennas. And all the wear goes to the adapter instead of the scanner sma connector.

 

[Ensnared]

There are times when this portable antenna keeps up and exceeds performance when compared to my Larsen Wide-band on a NMO mount. It is indeed a little beast. Yes, I've owned that flimsy crap antenna from RS, the 800 mhz one. I am hard on radios. The RS models last less than six months with me. Then, a bend develops where it narrows. I wanted a well-designed antenna that was SOLID: https://www.scannermaster.com/800_MHz_2_5db_Portable_SMA_Antenna_p/14-541014.htm