Antenna help for a Camper

[sdemt_1969]

Hoping someone can help me with this. I have a 20 foot fiberglass flagpole attached to my camper. I am looking for an idea for a simple antenna to attach to the flagpole and then hook it up to my HomePatrol scanner.

Any ideas that would work? I lower the flag pole when I leave and also have a solar light on top of the flagpole.

Thanks

 

[mmckenna]

So, you want something light and reasonable size.

If it was me, I'd get this antenna:

EM Wave EM-M43002 Tri-Band 150-162/450-490/763-870 MHz Mobile Antenna - 17.7 in - NMO - Spring Base

EM Wave EM-M43002 Tri-Band 150-162/450-490/763-870 MHz Mobile Antenna - 17.7 in - NMO - Spring Base

theantennafarm.com

I've used that on my work truck and it's a good antenna.

And I'd get this base station adapter to provide the necessary groundplane:

Laird TE Connectivity MBCN

*MBCN pictured with optional antenna (not included) Manufacturer TE Connectivity Model # MBCN Product Description Mobile to Base Station Adapter Kit Product Narrative Converts mobile antenna to a base station. Use with NMO style HF, VHF and UHF antennas. Includes bracket, clamps, radials and...

theantennafarm.com

You'll need a suitable length of coaxial cable to get down the mast and into your RV. Times Microwave LMR-240 is a good, low loss cable that is light enough for this sort of application. I wouldn't use anything larger:

CUSTOM COAX CABLE BUILDER

Build a custom coax cable assembly by selecting cable type, length, connectors, and heat shrink. Made to order by The Antenna Farm.

theantennafarm.com

Make sure you secure the coax cable near the top. You don't want the weight of the cable pulling constantly on the antenna base.

 

[sdemt_1969]

So, you want something light and reasonable size.

If it was me, I'd get this antenna:

EM Wave EM-M43002 Tri-Band 150-162/450-490/763-870 MHz Mobile Antenna - 17.7 in - NMO - Spring Base

EM Wave EM-M43002 Tri-Band 150-162/450-490/763-870 MHz Mobile Antenna - 17.7 in - NMO - Spring Base

theantennafarm.com

I've used that on my work truck and it's a good antenna.

And I'd get this base station adapter to provide the necessary groundplane:

Laird TE Connectivity MBCN

*MBCN pictured with optional antenna (not included) Manufacturer TE Connectivity Model # MBCN Product Description Mobile to Base Station Adapter Kit Product Narrative Converts mobile antenna to a base station. Use with NMO style HF, VHF and UHF antennas. Includes bracket, clamps, radials and...

theantennafarm.com

You'll need a suitable length of coaxial cable to get down the mast and into your RV. Times Microwave LMR-240 is a good, low loss cable that is light enough for this sort of application. I wouldn't use anything larger:

CUSTOM COAX CABLE BUILDER

Build a custom coax cable assembly by selecting cable type, length, connectors, and heat shrink. Made to order by The Antenna Farm.

theantennafarm.com

Make sure you secure the coax cable near the top. You don't want the weight of the cable pulling constantly on the antenna base.

Thanks.

 

[sdemt_1969]

Something I just thought of today and not sure it will work. I have connections on my camper for cable/satellite. Can I hook into those with an antenna and coax and use that as an extension?

 

[mmckenna]

Something I just thought of today and not sure it will work. I have connections on my camper for cable/satellite. Can I hook into those with an antenna and coax and use that as an extension?

Yes.

You'll need some adapters as that connector will be a female F style jack.