All my RX path questions

[Bonkk083]

It might. Depends on the exact antenna. Not all cellular companies use the 800MHz band.

Won't hurt your radio to plug it in and give it a try.

I saw this antenna

TerraWave 698-960/1710-2700 MHz 2/4 dBi Omni Antenna (M3020040O11207)

DescriptionThe TerraWave M3020040O11207 Outdoor Omni directional Antenna has a frequency range of 698-960/1710-2170 MHz and works with any manufacturer's 3G or 4G cellular modem with a N-Style Plug. The antenna features 2/4 dBi gain, 50 watts of max power, and an N-Style Plug connector. Includes...

www.solidsignal.com

 

[mmckenna]

I saw this antenna

TerraWave 698-960/1710-2700 MHz 2/4 dBi Omni Antenna (M3020040O11207)

DescriptionThe TerraWave M3020040O11207 Outdoor Omni directional Antenna has a frequency range of 698-960/1710-2170 MHz and works with any manufacturer's 3G or 4G cellular modem with a N-Style Plug. The antenna features 2/4 dBi gain, 50 watts of max power, and an N-Style Plug connector. Includes...

www.solidsignal.com

Unless you need the 1710-2700 frequency range, you'd do better with a single band antenna.

 

[Bonkk083]

Unless you need the 1710-2700 frequency range, you'd do better with a single band antenna.

I just need 698-960, I might have a problem with a directional if I point it to the northwest would it pickup a site to the the east about 30 miles

 

[wtp]

if i got it right you want 851 to 862 as that would be the '800' band.

 

[Bonkk083]

if i got it right you want 851 to 862 as that would be the '800' band.

I saw one that was 851 to 869, but another site uses 773 mhz I don't see how that can Pametto 800 when some sites are in the 700s confusing

 

[wtp]

then i would add the 700 band 758 to 775.
many here trust these guys, so do some shopping.
hover over the antennas and get a list.

Police Scanners, Radios, Programming, Accessories | Scannermaster.com

 

[Bonkk083]

then i would add the 700 band 758 to 775.
many here trust these guys, so do some shopping.
hover over the antennas and get a list.

Police Scanners, Radios, Programming, Accessories | Scannermaster.com

These are the sites, I'm located in Union, Could two antennas be connected to one coax

 

[wtp]

were you trying to listen administrative stuff as in services or law enforcement ??

 

[Bonkk083]

were you trying to listen administrative stuff as in services or law enforcement ??

Law enforcement, fire, ems and medical copters

 

[wtp]

Learn about the secure, cost-effective, responsive and standardized services Admin offers to South Carolina citizens and agency partners.

Home | Department of Administration

www.admin.sc.gov

that is what is has on their website.
do you mean Palmetto system ?

System Name:	Palmetto 800
Location:	Various, SC

 

[Bonkk083]

Learn about the secure, cost-effective, responsive and standardized services Admin offers to South Carolina citizens and agency partners.

Home | Department of Administration

www.admin.sc.gov

that is what is has on their website.
do you mean Palmetto system ?

System Name:	Palmetto 800
Location:	Various, SC

Yes

 

[wtp]

Palmetto 800 Trunking System, Various, South Carolina

Palmetto 800 Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

ok, so the two sites in your county are simulcast.
i would go the other way and get a radio that receives well on simulcast.
my county is on 700 and simulcast and we would actually get half a second and then nothing for half a second.
then we got a uniden SDS100 and now hear everything.
so if you could check out that site for the system and then get back to us, thanks.

 

[Bonkk083]

Palmetto 800 Trunking System, Various, South Carolina

Palmetto 800 Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

ok, so the two sites in your county are simulcast.
i would go the other way and get a radio that receives well on simulcast.
my county is on 700 and simulcast and we would actually get half a second and then nothing for half a second.
then we got a uniden SDS100 and now hear everything.
so if you could check out that site for the system and then get back to us, thanks.

Palmetto 800 Site: Chester County Simulcast

Palmetto 800 Site: Chester County Simulcast Details

www.radioreference.com

Palmetto 800 Site: Greenville County Simulcast

Palmetto 800 Site: Greenville County Simulcast Details

www.radioreference.com

Palmetto 800 Site: Union

Palmetto 800 Site: Union Details

www.radioreference.com

Palmetto 800 Site: Laurens

Palmetto 800 Site: Laurens Details

www.radioreference.com

 

[wtp]

also after reading that you get 1 to 2 bars and the radio won't decode, that is a sign of simulcast and more antenna will make it worse.
just like they have said. it would be best to ride to the towers and make sure you have things right and then try to figure out why you can't hear them. also many system point their antennas down now to avoid interference with other systems. so you might not get some with anything you buy. when i drive out of my county the signal disappears within 1 mile of the border.

 

[Bonkk083]

What does the green highlight means

 

[Ubbe]

What does the green highlight means

/Ubbe

 

[Bonkk083]

Will a yagi pickup sites 20 miles or less in different direction if it's aimed in another direction

 

[dave3825]

Generally it can if its tuned for the freqs. I use one from Eastern Long Island into Manhattan with an LNA. Tho I want to build another with thicker elements.

 

[Bonkk083]

Generally it can if its tuned for the freqs. I use one from Eastern Long Island into Manhattan with an LNA. Tho I want to build another with thicker elements.

They are in the freq range

 

[dave3825]

If you post the model, there are a few guys on this site that really know antennas. They may have some info.