I just got a Uniden BCD996p2 and will be putting it in my car. I am checking to see what might be the best antenna for the best reception here in South Dakota ! Thank you.
Best mobile antenna for the BCD996p2?
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If you're intending on monitoring Sioux Falls Simulcast then you may encounter simulcast distortion, especially in a moving vehicle. Lesser antenna is generally better while trying to monitor simulcast systems with anything other than an SDS100 or SDS200. I have marginal improvement with simulcast systems in my area using a 436HP paired with a Comet Miracle Baby, YMMV
Larsen NMO150/450/800 mobile antenna
tvengr
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mmckenna
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You can often find that cheaper if you shop around. I think I paid $50 for mine.
And it's a better option than the NMO-150/450/800. The whip is more flexible and it's got a spring in the base. A good choice for mounting on top of a vehicle. It's what I'm running right now on my work truck and my personal truck.
That Larsen with the flexible whip is a good choice if one has a reasonable ground plane. If your mounting point ground plane is poor or non-existent I recommend the COMPACtenna Scan-III.
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Comparison, Larsen Tri-band, Laird WPD136M6C-001, COMPACtenna Scan III - 118 to 922MHz
Here is something I've been wanting to do for a long time but didn't have the COMPACtenna scanner version to test. Another RR member who shall remain anonymous purchased one and sent to me for testing (thanks vagrant!) so I spent some time yesterday running tests on these three antennas. The...
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9.5 Inch High Performance SCANNER RADIO Antenna (100 - 1500 MHz)
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bearcatrp
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PRCGUY recommended this antenna to me. Good wide band coverage.
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@FrankM You've asked this question multiple times over the course of 7 months. You've also posted the question in several forums. Your question is about scanner antennas, so your three threads on the same topic have been moved to the Scanner/Receiver Antennas forum and merged into one thread.
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