I've been using a telescoping antenna attached to my handheld scanner in my vehicles. I recently got a window-clip antenna mount that accepts a BNC antenna for use outside the vehicle. I have a Radio Shack 800 Mhz antenna that I've used on the new mount, and outside the car, it gives performance that might be a little better than my longer telescoping antenna inside the car, but the reception ability seems comparable. I'm still experimenting.
I can't use the metal telescoping antenna outside the vehicle because it has a pivot and I'm sure the wind would put it horizontal in no time.
For anyone who has used a RS 800 mhz antenna, have you used another BNC antenna which performs SIGNIFICANTLY better than the Radio Shack antenna on VHF-High, UHF, and 700/800 Mhz? For less than $50? I know people sing the praises of the Radio Shack. If there is another one that is known to be superior, I might consider purchasing it.
I can't use the metal telescoping antenna outside the vehicle because it has a pivot and I'm sure the wind would put it horizontal in no time.
For anyone who has used a RS 800 mhz antenna, have you used another BNC antenna which performs SIGNIFICANTLY better than the Radio Shack antenna on VHF-High, UHF, and 700/800 Mhz? For less than $50? I know people sing the praises of the Radio Shack. If there is another one that is known to be superior, I might consider purchasing it.