Best Antenna for IC-R3 ??

[AKJohnny]

Can anybody recommend a good 2.4Ghz mobile antenna that I can plug right onto the IC-R3 handheld? (Something with better gain than stock antenna)

Also, if you know of a good replacement all/wideband antenna that works better than the stock one, I could use a recommendation as well.

Thanks!!

 

[iMONITOR]

Just about any high-gain antenna designed for 2.4GHz WiFi should work fine. Check for the type of connector required, try to avoid adapters.

 

[AKJohnny]

Just about any high-gain antenna designed for 2.4GHz WiFi should work fine. Check for the type of connector required, try to avoid adapters.

That's part of the problem I'm having...I cannot find a "Rubber Duckie" style 2.4Ghz antenna or anything similar that plugs directly to the scanner without cable that comes with a BNC connector...which means I'd need an adapter.

 

[ReceiverBeaver]

May I ask just what is it out there that one can receive on a scanner at 2.4ghz? TNX

 

[iMONITOR]

May I ask just what is it out there that one can receive on a scanner at 2.4ghz? TNX

The Icom IC-R3 has a video screen. Most likely he plans on looking for 2.4GHz wireless video/security cameras, nanny cams, etc. But they are low power, and you need to be very close.

 

[jcksllvn]

That's part of the problem I'm having...I cannot find a "Rubber Duckie" style 2.4Ghz antenna or anything similar that plugs directly to the scanner without cable that comes with a BNC connector...which means I'd need an adapter.

Have you looked at Optcoelectronics
http://www.optoelectronics.com/accessories.htm

 

[AKJohnny]

Have you looked at Optcoelectronics
http://www.optoelectronics.com/accessories.htm

Excellent tip my friend. Thank you! The RD2400 looks promising, but their website doesn't mention if it's high gain or any specs at all. I will email them and see if they have any more info.
Thanks again!