antenna advice

Good morning! I had an eventful weekend wrestling with my new HF rig, along with a a new LDG Z-11 Pro II ATU and setting up an inverted V antenna. I'm here seeking advice from pros who might lend their expertise to my current dilemma. Equipment: IC-7000 LDG Z-11 Pro II ATU RigExpert AA-650...

Hey everyone New to the scanner world. I'm stuck in a situation on antennas I'm using the stock one that comes with the BCD996P2 and it is not so mobile-friendly and is very static while moving. It's ok when idle. I'm currently in the Bay Area CA using 800 MHz Simulcast , 150 MHZ for fire/ ems...

Hello, I have a NESDR SMART V5 sdr dongle by Nooelec. I currently have this antenna: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/mkr-11-533?seid=dxese1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk6SwBhDPARIsAJ59Gwd8vVXtavfVCblmcxdXBZMpDOlvPnO4GurP9dYvx0QFf_qloaeIU5EaAqmtEALw_wcB I am very new to this. However, no matter what...

Hello, I have an SDS200, a SDR Nooelec Smart v5 and a President Randy II CB. My question is mostly about the SDS200 and SDR radio. I am studying for my Technician license currently. I am completely new to hobby so I appreciate your help. I have this antenna currently...

Hey, looking into buying President CB radio, and they give additional 3 years warranty with their antenna purchase. I'm looking at President MLA-145 antenna 5/8 wave 1,1/1 adjustable 500 Watt P.E.P 1400 kHz (140 cx) 1580 mm - 1.58 m - big one..hmm Magnetic AC4 Stainless steel So the question...

Good evening! Anyone with a Create 50-1300MHz CLP-5130-1N (or it's variants) measured how it performs transmitting in the VHF 150's & 160's MHz (MURS, Commercial, and Marine bands) and UHF 450's and 460's MHz (Commercial and GMRS bands)? If it is a decent performer in these areas, it may well...

I’m looking to know which adapter is compatible to fit into the antenna socket of the TID H8 2nd gen handheld. I don’t have much clarity on whether it’s standard or not and the manufacturer wasn’t helpful when I asked them. Does anyone have experience connecting it to a Yagi antenna? I just...

Hello, I recently bought an SDS 100 and almost immediately started looking for a replacement antenna. I ended up going with the Remtronix 842-S. It works ok, but I am looking to cut out some of the static. I have little experience with antennas and would like to ask for help in choosing the...

Hi, I have an SDS100 and I want to upgrade my stock rubberduckie antenna. I listen to mainly VHF and UHF. But the 140-155 spectrum is more important to me. I've read that the 842S fits the SDS100 and is the best. But, it is not available in South Africa. The SDS100 just took a month and a...

The times have dictated - to me at least - the need a being able to contact other HAMS with out repeater - with as much distance as possible using Simplex and 2 and 10 meter. (for now) I am set up for 2 meter but would appreciate suggestions for antennas for my Yaesu FT-857D - operating...

SDS100 and SDS200 Antenna Connection Types - Could anyone tell me what the antenna connection type is for these two radios. I have an external antenna, via coax male and I can't seem to find an adapter to connect with the radio. Thank you !!

Hello everyone, i am in Massachusetts, in a a suburban area, more building than houses, but only 3 family buildings at the most, not much open areas, growing population, 30-45 minutes from the main city. I own a multifamily, legal 2 families with a finish attic, so like 3 family. Which antenna...

Good afternoon all. I have a specific question for those with Dual / Tri band, and/or just plain old mobile antennas. My current setup in the truck is an AnyTone 578UVIII+ with the AnyTone Tri-Band Mobile Antenna. The setup works fantabulous for my needs. Between the antenna and radio, it's no...

So currently I'm running an XPR5550 on the UHF 440 amateur band as well as with GMRS and some locals. I currently have a basic 1/4 wave NMO antenna on my truck and while it's been pretty decent, I think it can do better. I occasionally miss transmissions, or they cut out during the conversation...

Hi Everyone, VHF Low has been really fascinating to me and its amazing to see what people can pickup over skip on the band. My experience scanning has always been with VHF high, UHF and 800MHz sometimes. I have VHF Low scanners and SDRs but not the proper antenna (highband VHF/UHF dual banders...

So I am looking for a new antenna setup, I currently use a discone antenna which works great but I am moving to an apartment soon and I wont have the luxury of being able to takw that much space. I was wondering what would be best for a small form factor omni directional antenna to pickup...

This probably sounds dumb, but I thought I should play it safe and ask anyway. I'm relatively new to the use of a cb radio, and I was getting an swr of 9 on all channels, as well as barely hearing any static with squelch turned all the way down so I took the base of the antenna apart (a...

Thanks for accepting me as a member. I have a loop antenna at the end of the garden, and my computer is in a downstairs room in the house. I'm about to order a 30M RG213 coaxial cable with BNC Male connectors on each end. What's the best way to connect into the house. Ideally I would like...

Hello! I've recently just invested in my first airband scanner (the Uniden UBC75XLT) for me to use when visiting my local airports and it works great and wasn't too expensive, so I'm very happy! I'm also now looking, and I'll be honest I don't know if it's even a possibility, if there is a way...

I have a BCD996XT that will not receive any signal from any system, trunked or conventional. It was working fine, and then randomly lost all signal. It is normally attached to a rooftop antenna. I have attempted to transmit on a simplex frequency standing a foot away with the telescoping...