antenna for bcd325p2

[Kevincaughey]

Can anyone recommend a good replacement antenna for BCD325. I'm not picking up a good signal and believe I need something stronger than the factory antenna.

Thanks

 

[sallen07]

Can anyone recommend a good replacement antenna for BCD325.

Depends on what you are trying to listen to. For VHF and UHF, many people recommend the RH77CA:

Robot Check

For 800 MHz, the Remtronix 800B is the most common choice:

REM-842s performance antenna for Uniden BNC Police Scanner Radios

REM-842b BNC VHF/UHF/800 MHz REMTRONIX PORTABLE TRIBAND ANTENNA for Uniden Police Scanners by Bearcatwarehouse

www.bearcatwarehouse.com

(No endorsement of either retailer is implied.)

This assumes you will be using your scanner as a hand-held, not sitting somewhere permanently.

Note that the RH77CA is 15" long; if you are looking for something shorter the 800B still does better than the stock antenna on VHF and UHF.

 

[buddrousa]

Remtronix 800B

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Making an ideal recommendation depends on the band(s) you primarily monitor. If you are looking for a telescopic solution, I highly recommend the Comet W100RX. It has a handy guide on the side of it to expand or collapse elements based on the band you are monitoring. I also like the elbow joints which allow the antenna to fold along side the radio if you want to store it in your pocket or a bag without worrying about the antenna protruding out. Robust antenna, well thought-out design

 

[wbswetnam]

I use a Diamond RC77CA antenna. It is bayonet mount male, and designed for 2 meter / 70 cm amateur use but works well for VHF and UHF. I have good luck with it on 800 MHz as well

 

[N9JCQ]

I use a Diamond RC77CA antenna. It is bayonet mount male, and designed for 2 meter / 70 cm amateur use but works well for VHF and UHF. I have good luck with it on 800 MHz as well

I also use the RH-77CA and it works great for a lot of bands. If you want o listen to a bunch of different bands at the same time, this is a good antenna for tht application.