dic
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I recently drove from Boston to Cincinnati to Richmond back to Boston.
I monitored almost all the way and began to think about antenna efficiency.
Many of the states I drove through were 800mhz trunked.
When I drive to Florida (and live in Florida) same story.
I use an Austin Spectra antenna and couldn't imagine anything better, but I've been reading the previous posts about my idea and am only getting more confused. How much BETTER would my reception be if I used an antenna designed ONLY for 800, and what would be the best antenna to try?
I would like to be as subtle as possible. Should I really just get one of those glass mount cell phone antennas? What's the story with those STI co antennas? That is the way I would like to go, but have a hard time parting with the Spectra (although I realize that I no longer have to monitor VHF Lo) How do they compare with the Austin?
I remember the little tiny 2 or 3 inch antennas for some 800 system (I forget who), would they work?
I am presuming that the roof is the best place for mounting.
I know there is a way to use both the Spectra and the 800 antenna, but cannot remember what device to use.
Thank you
Dic
N1XBA
I monitored almost all the way and began to think about antenna efficiency.
Many of the states I drove through were 800mhz trunked.
When I drive to Florida (and live in Florida) same story.
I use an Austin Spectra antenna and couldn't imagine anything better, but I've been reading the previous posts about my idea and am only getting more confused. How much BETTER would my reception be if I used an antenna designed ONLY for 800, and what would be the best antenna to try?
I would like to be as subtle as possible. Should I really just get one of those glass mount cell phone antennas? What's the story with those STI co antennas? That is the way I would like to go, but have a hard time parting with the Spectra (although I realize that I no longer have to monitor VHF Lo) How do they compare with the Austin?
I remember the little tiny 2 or 3 inch antennas for some 800 system (I forget who), would they work?
I am presuming that the roof is the best place for mounting.
I know there is a way to use both the Spectra and the 800 antenna, but cannot remember what device to use.
Thank you
Dic
N1XBA
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