Bcd 436 Antenna
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Comet CH-32 Miracle Baby, 1.75 inches long, 118-160 MHz, 250-290 MHz, 360-390 MHz, 420-470 MHz, 820-960 MHz, 1260-1300 MHz .
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The factory one really isn’t bad at all. If you’re dissatisfied with it, then it would help to know why and on which frequencies you feel it’s underperforming and in what kind of environment(s) you’ll be using it. Will it live on your desk, in you car, or ride on a belt clip as you wander the state fairgrounds, or what?
I’ve found the Watson WSMA-801 to be a pretty good option for something short and flexible, and the Diamond SRH77CA even better for VHF reception—though at ~16” long it’s more unwieldy. I use the BNC version (RH77CA) together with the excellent Diamond BNCJ-SMAP adapter, because there are just so many good BNC options out there, and the adapter sits tight against the scanner body and seems like it would help spread out any shock load rather than relying on the native SMA antenna connector itself. If you’re even slightly clumsy it’s a worthwhile thought.
Nothings going to be an external antenna mounted properly on your vehicle roof or building roof, though.
I’ve found the Watson WSMA-801 to be a pretty good option for something short and flexible, and the Diamond SRH77CA even better for VHF reception—though at ~16” long it’s more unwieldy. I use the BNC version (RH77CA) together with the excellent Diamond BNCJ-SMAP adapter, because there are just so many good BNC options out there, and the adapter sits tight against the scanner body and seems like it would help spread out any shock load rather than relying on the native SMA antenna connector itself. If you’re even slightly clumsy it’s a worthwhile thought.
Nothings going to be an external antenna mounted properly on your vehicle roof or building roof, though.
Thanks For The Info Guys I Did Order The Watson Wsma-801 Just Waiting For It To Get Here.
I Picked Up The Diamond SRH77CA It Is Working Pretty Good So Far. It Will Live In My Car At Work And At Home. I Am Primarily Listening To Lapd Lafd , Chp, Mta , Local City And Fire Some Public Works. I Am Also Trying To Listen To Orange County But I Heard Very Little And Wondering If I Did Something Wrong When I Made My Favorites List. Also Wondering If The Comet CH-32 Miracle Baby Is Any Good? Any Help With Orange County Would Be Greatly Appreciated.
I Picked Up The Diamond SRH77CA It Is Working Pretty Good So Far. It Will Live In My Car At Work And At Home. I Am Primarily Listening To Lapd Lafd , Chp, Mta , Local City And Fire Some Public Works. I Am Also Trying To Listen To Orange County But I Heard Very Little And Wondering If I Did Something Wrong When I Made My Favorites List. Also Wondering If The Comet CH-32 Miracle Baby Is Any Good? Any Help With Orange County Would Be Greatly Appreciated.
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