dallascowboys
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Has anyone or does anyone know how the W-881 Portable Antenna works and is this a good all band antenna ? looking for the best for my 436 .
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Has anyone or does anyone know how the W-881 Portable Antenna works and is this a good all band antenna ? looking for the best for my 436 .
Thanks
That antenna doesn't say anything about low band - just HAM bands.I think the Diamond would be a much better choice
Agreed. But you'd be hard pressed to find an "all band" portable antenna that performs well on low bands unless you go with one of the telescoping whips.That antenna doesn't say anything about low band - just HAM bands.
I rarely go handheld. So I just use the Stock Rubber Duck.What do you recommend?
Looking for an antenna that covers 100 - 800 Mhz, I listen to Military , Fire, Police and etc.
That's good to know but how will that compare with the standard telescope antenna? How much better is it in that 400MHz band?I'm using the RH77CA on my 996P2 and from central NJ I pick up FDNY Bronx and Queens.
That's good to know but how will that compare with the standard telescope antenna? How much better is it in that 400MHz band?
/Ubbe
I found it much better than the telescoping antenna. I also put one on my BC246T and it also increased its range. Most NYPD and FDNY is in the 400MHz range so its a big improvement. I intend to get a D130NJ for my attic so I would imagine it can only get better from there. The Citywide freqs come in crystal clear.That's good to know but how will that compare with the standard telescope antenna? How much better is it in that 400MHz band?
/Ubbe
I use the Remtronix / Radio Shack 800MHz.Has anyone or does anyone know how the W-881 Portable Antenna works and is this a good all band antenna ? looking for the best for my 436 .
Thanks