Best antenna for Uniden sds200

[camacho_13]

Best antenna for Uniden sds200???

 

[mmckenna]

Best antenna for Uniden sds200???

Mobile, base?
Budget?

 

[iMONITOR]

Best antenna for Uniden sds200???

What bands/frequency range?

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Welcome to the forums. Many different variables as outlined above. I'll add "is mounting outdoors an option?" Everyone's radio environment differs so we'll need specifics from you as to where you are (Manheim where?), what/who you intend on monitoring, etc. Specific info goes a long way to help us help you

 

[signal500]

Best antenna for Uniden sds200???

I have had good luck with the following antennas:

For base operations:

Amazon.com

Diamond D130J Super Scanner Discone Antenna 25-1300 MHz RX & 50-1300 MHz TX

Diamond D130J Wideband Receive Base Antennas - D130NJ Super Discone AntennaThe D130J Super Discone Antenna is an ultra-wideband antenna covering amateur radio,

theantennafarm.com

Comet DS-150S 25-1300 MHz Scanner Discone Antenna w/ Coax Cable & PL-259

25-1300 MHz Base Scanner Discone Antenna, Includes 65 feet of RG-58A/U coax with PL-259 connector installed

theantennafarm.com

I would recommend using LMR400 coax from the antenna to the scanner: Times Microwave LMR-400 - RG8/LMR-400/9913/RG213 Cable | The Antenna Farm

For mobile operations:

Larsen NMO150/450/758 Mobile Antenna Tri-Band 150-165,450-470,700/800MHz

Tri-band antenna covers 150-174, 430-520 & 750-870, 100 Watts, Whip Length 16.5"

theantennafarm.com

Tri-Band 150-165, 450-470 & 806-940 MHz Mobile Two Way Radio Antenna Scanner

Tri-band antenna covers 150-165, 450-470 & 806-940, 100 Watts, Whip Length 16.5"

theantennafarm.com

EM Wave EM-M43002 - Triple Band Mobile Antennas

Tri-Band 150-162/450-490/763-870 MHz IP67 Rated Roof Mount Antenna

theantennafarm.com

A mount will be needed for the mobile antenna: Mobile Antenna Mounts | The Antenna Farm

 

[vannossc]

I have excellent results with LMR-400 and the DP Omni X antenna. A bit expensive but outperforms (over multiple bands) any other antenna I've tried.

OmniX Scanner Base Antenna

Scott

 

[dispatcher812]

For mobile operations:

Larsen NMO150/450/758 Mobile Antenna Tri-Band 150-165,450-470,700/800MHz

Tri-band antenna covers 150-174, 430-520 & 750-870, 100 Watts, Whip Length 16.5"

theantennafarm.com

Tri-Band 150-165, 450-470 & 806-940 MHz Mobile Two Way Radio Antenna Scanner

Tri-band antenna covers 150-165, 450-470 & 806-940, 100 Watts, Whip Length 16.5"

theantennafarm.com

EM Wave EM-M43002 - Triple Band Mobile Antennas

Tri-Band 150-162/450-490/763-870 MHz IP67 Rated Roof Mount Antenna

theantennafarm.com

A mount will be needed for the mobile antenna: Mobile Antenna Mounts | The Antenna Farm

What is the difference between the two Larsen antennas?

 

[Brales60]

I have excellent results with LMR-400 and the DP Omni X antenna. A bit expensive but outperforms (over multiple bands) any other antenna I've tried.

OmniX Scanner Base Antenna

Scott

What he said. I have one of these about 20' up.

 

[mmckenna]

What is the difference between the two Larsen antennas?

The NMO150/450/758 version has a spring on the base and a more flexible whip.
The NMO150/450/800 is an older model, no spring and a stiffer whip.

Either one will work fine. If you have a taller vehicle, the -758 would be a better choice.
You can often find the -800 version to be less expensive.

 

[dispatcher812]

The NMO150/450/758 version has a spring on the base and a more flexible whip.
The NMO150/450/800 is an older model, no spring and a stiffer whip.

Either one will work fine. If you have a taller vehicle, the -758 would be a better choice.
You can often find the -800 version to be less expensive.

Thank you Sir.

 

[kbaldyga]

Can you use one of these mobile antennae's for a SDS200 Uniden base?

 

[steve9570]

Yes as a mag mount on a out side window AC, I have 3 of them on my bed room AC works fine for the last 17 years. I have swapped them for new a few times.

 

[mmckenna]

Can you use one of these mobile antennae's for a SDS200 Uniden base?

Yes, or, if you don't have an A/C unit handy, you can buy NMO base mount adapters. It'll allow you to mount it on the mast, it supplies the ground plane the antenna wants to see, and gives you a place to connect your own coaxial cable.

PCTEL MBS800 - Mobile Antenna To Base Convertors

Mobile to Base Station Adapter Kit. Connector Type 'N' Female Termination (Coax Cable Not Included), Frequency Range 806 - 940 MHz

theantennafarm.com

 

[kbaldyga]

Thanks !Stupid question but what are you referring to as A/C unit?

 

[mmckenna]

Thanks !Stupid question but what are you referring to as A/C unit?

I think Steve9570 was referring to a window mount home air conditioner unit. Some will sneak the coax out around that and drop the magnetic mount on top of the unit.

 

[kbaldyga]

Ahhh that's what I thought. Thanks for your reply! I'm considering purchasing

NMO150/450/758 - Pulse Larsen Tri Band Antenna with Spring, NMO​

I can't determine the coaxial cable length. Any idea?

 

[mmckenna]

I can't determine the coaxial cable length. Any idea?

Not sure what you mean? The base station adapter does not come with coax. The one I linked to just has a female N connector on the bottom. Buy suitable cable for the length you need with an N Male connector on the antenna end. If you use a larger cable, like RG-8 or LMR-400, you'd also want to use a small flexible jumper to make the connection to your radio.

 

[kbaldyga]

I was referring to the cable length of the mobile antennae

 

[steve9570]

Yup that is what I mean. I put the units on the outside AC unit and run the coax through the window sill. I seal it all up so no air leaks from the out side during the winter. So far so good for 17 years...

Steve

 

[kbaldyga]

Thanks Steve. I ordered:

NMO150/450/758 - Pulse Larsen Tri Band Antenna with Spring, NMO​

Can you recommend a 20ft cable to attach to my Uniden SDS200 and to this antennae? Thanks!