Aged antenna make diff?

[Aircargo]

Hi all……antenna I’m using is a “tram” for scanning w/bcd996p2 uniden. Antenna cable needs replacement cause briddle, hard..cracking. ANYWAY….think replacing antenna receive better? It’s 15 yrs been on roof…not bent or nothing. Cable for sure needs replacement and scanner be closer to antenna as well……txs in advance all……. 🫡

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

ANYWAY….think replacing antenna receive better?

So long as whatever you're trying to bring in isn't simulcast...

 

[dave3825]

antenna I’m using is a “tram” for scanning w/bcd996p2 uniden.

Which Tram model? There are many that will work with that scanner.

Antenna cable needs replacement cause briddle, hard..cracking.

Might have water ingress also.

ANYWAY….think replacing antenna receive better?

If the antenna looks good, and the connector locks good, (no corrosion) try replacing just the coax. What's the worst that can happen? If you end up needing a new antenna, you will already have new coax.

 

[a417]

If the antenna looks good, and the connector locks good, (no corrosion) try replacing just the coax. What's the worst that can happen? If you end up needing a new antenna, you will already have new coax.

bingo.

All the antenna in the world won't help you if the signal path from it to your devices is hot trash. If there's no obvious physical damage to your antenna, @dave3825 is right, just replace the coax. You could always do a new aerial later.

 

[Aircargo]

bingo.

All the antenna in the world won't help you if the signal path from it to your devices is hot trash. If there's no obvious physical damage to your antenna, @dave3825 is right, just replace the coax. You could always do a new aerial later.

gonna do that...water ingress for sure i think on this coax its old.

 

[Aircargo]

YES,will replace cause of water ingress,had couple cracked areas,its over 15yrs,go from there. its a tram,forgot model,about 24 inch high whip with 5 shorter ones around below it (cone like) stainless steal. i will get it TRYto get it 35 ft rather then 50, scanner closer..... GET RG8 or (rg8x) x is better....CORRECT? txs in advance all....

 

[mmckenna]

YES,will replace cause of water ingress,had couple cracked areas,its over 15yrs,go from there. its a tram,forgot model,about 24 inch high whip with 5 shorter ones around below it (cone like) stainless steal. i will get it TRYto get it 35 ft rather then 50, scanner closer..... GET RG8 or (rg8x) x is better....CORRECT? txs in advance all....

RG-8 is "better" than RG-8X.

There are "better" cables out there than RG-8 or RG-8X, but your budget will dictate.

 

[prcguy]

I find aged coax to have a more concentrated and fruity bouquet and an aged antenna to be more tender and flavorful. I have special racks in the rafters of my garage for aging antennas.

 

[ramal121]

I find aged coax to have a more concentrated and fruity bouquet and an aged antenna to be more tender and flavorful. I have special racks in the rafters of my garage for aging antennas.

Well there's an antenna snob in every clique. Me I just leave them outside until they turn either white or green then use them as is. My ears can't tell the difference.

 

[Aircargo]

wow! new cable came in 40ft/$28 free ship......started raining but took old cable off and theres areas that has large rips exposed line. NEW rg8 should make 'huge' difference and im 40 ft closer to scanner.....gotta wait on rain....