Antenna defect?

[MichaelC34]

I also overthink things a lot the reception is great

 

[MichaelC34]

That's a sure sign the antenna is just crooked.
My 325P2 antenna is 90 degrees off from the table I set the radio on so it does not appear to have any lean any direction.
Mine basically aligns perfectly with the first column of keypad buttons.

I guess the main thing is that your BNC jack is tight and you don't see any reception problems.

 

[kruser]

Yeah the radio works perfectly and the when i try to turn the antenna knob its very very hard to take off i put a lot of force into it, they said these antennas are meant to bend slightly should i be worried about that? I am getting a new upgraded antenna

Nope, nothing to worry about really.
It sounds like the BNC jack may be out of round which can make it hard to twist the antenna BNC plug to install or remove the antenna.
If it's out of round enough, you may be able to see a slight oval shape instead of a nice round jack.
Of course it could be the BNC plug on the antenna that's out of round and the jack is fine. A different antenna will tell you that if it's easy to put on or take off.

 

[MichaelC34]

Nope, nothing to worry about really.
It sounds like the BNC jack may be out of round which can make it hard to twist the antenna BNC plug to install or remove the antenna.
If it's out of round enough, you may be able to see a slight oval shape instead of a nice round jack.
Of course it could be the BNC plug on the antenna that's out of round and the jack is fine. A different antenna will tell you that if it's easy to put on or take off.

It actually comes with locks its real easy to take off and put lock it in place really, jack looks perfectly fine and tightly on

 

[MichaelC34]

Nope, nothing to worry about really.
It sounds like the BNC jack may be out of round which can make it hard to twist the antenna BNC plug to install or remove the antenna.
If it's out of round enough, you may be able to see a slight oval shape instead of a nice round jack.
Of course it could be the BNC plug on the antenna that's out of round and the jack is fine. A different antenna will tell you that if it's easy to put on or take off.

It looks like its the antenna that gives off that illusion how it was made

 

[kruser]

It actually comes with locks its real easy to take off and put lock it in place really, jack looks perfectly fine and tightly on

The little locking bumps are a standard feature of the BNC spec.
It probably is just the antenna itself that has a slight bend in it. When you turned it and it became straight, that pretty much told you it is the antenna that makes it look crooked.

 

[jaspence]

The curved top of the case may also give the illusion of a slant. When in front of another radio, both antennas appear to be vertical.

 

[MichaelC34]

The little locking bumps are a standard feature of the BNC spec.
It probably is just the antenna itself that has a slight bend in it. When you turned it and it became straight, that pretty much told you it is the antenna that makes it look crooked.

Yeah when i take the antenna off it has like a bulge at the end of the rubber and the rubber is lifted up a bit definitely what it is, also im in the car a lot so i do find it when im driving the frequencies come in static but when i am still parked it works great

 

[JoeBearcat]

My Uniden bcd325p looks like at the antenna port that it leans a little bit to the right not sure if this is a defective product or this is how the scanners were made? seems to work fine also dropped it once now im all paranoid

thanks

Was it like that before it was dropped? (I didn't see anyone asking that)

 

[MichaelC34]

Was it like that before it was dropped? (I didn't see anyone asking that)

Yes, one of your representatives told me that their is little kinks like that with the rubber antennas and thats how the manufacturing process went.

 

[JoeBearcat]

Was it like that before it was dropped? (I didn't see anyone asking that)

Yes, one of your representatives told me that their is little kinks like that with the rubber antennas and thats how the manufacturing process went.

Depending on how old the unit is, contact your distributor and ask them to replace the antenna if it came with a visual defect.

 

[MichaelC34]

Oh ok so its just something with the antenna then

 

[JoeBearcat]

Isn't that what you said?

"Yeah when i take the antenna off it has like a bulge at the end of the rubber and the rubber is lifted up a bit definitely what it is "

If it was like that from the box that sounds like a defect. Maybe you can post another pic?

 

[MichaelC34]

Also if i get an upgrade for an antenna like the 800b remtronics the reception will be a lot better right? I usually listen a lot in my car with no problems but i do get static ofcourse as well i have the BCD325P2

 

[MichaelC34]

 

[MichaelC34]

See how like the antenna sits on top of the port kind of slanted in

 

[MichaelC34]

It also looks way bulkier at the end and does not match up all the way up at the top if that makes any sense

 

[JoeBearcat]

I hesitate to make any statements about antenna performance because each situation is unique. Nothing is guaranteed 100% of the time.

Reference your antenna pic: The BNC looks straight. The part above that looks off a little. Again, dealer issue. Try contacting them.
Of course, if you are going to replace it anyway, it may not be worth your time. Your call.

 

[MichaelC34]

I hesitate to make any statements about antenna performance because each situation is unique. Nothing is guaranteed 100% of the time.

Reference your antenna pic: The BNC looks straight. The part above that looks off a little. Again, dealer issue. Try contacting them.
Of course, if you are going to replace it anyway, it may not be worth your time. Your call.

So your saying the rubber part looks off a little right? The BNC jack is tight as hell even when i try to wiggle the antenna its very very hard to take off

 

[JoeBearcat]

In my opinion, yes.