What would be a decently priced antenna booster for my pro-106 ? I do have an antenna mounted near my window, could not mount outside.
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puzzleriddle
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another Suggest get a mag mount & set on top of a metal file cabinet or a cookie ( sheet pan
I second the suggestion to use a mag mount antenna instead of any preamp on your pro-106. File cabinets, a baking pan on a book case, refrigerator makes a great place to anchor it!
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scannersnstuff
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yup, if you use a preamp you're going to boost the noise. this will nigate any signal gain.
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Thanks everyone.
Thanks everyone.
Magnetic ?
I am no rocket scientist by any means, but why would a magnetic mount on a filing cabinet boost my signal ? i have a small file cabinet next to my bedroom window in which i could mount it. What is it ? Does the magnetic freq. pull in more of the " airwaves " to my pro 106 ? ? ? ?
I am no rocket scientist by any means, but why would a magnetic mount on a filing cabinet boost my signal ? i have a small file cabinet next to my bedroom window in which i could mount it. What is it ? Does the magnetic freq. pull in more of the " airwaves " to my pro 106 ? ? ? ?
stlouisx50
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Wow, will a cookie sheet really work? I already have a ugly looking homemade ground-plane antenna in the middle of the bedroom that I am embarrassed by when company comes over, but if a cookie sheet works. I could use it for Missouri State
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Pre-Amps do work,yes they bring in noise, but they can be functional if you do things properly, no one say's you have to run the pre-amp wide open. and without an outside antenna, your best bet is to try a pre-amp and see if it helps, antenna's on cookie sheets will NOT boost your signal....and I believe this is what the OP asked. Antenna Booster......
I use this 4-Way Distribution Amplifier-73290 at The Home Depot with very good results. Its connected to my ST-2 and feeds 2 scanners. Yes it will amplify the noise on some bands more than others but its inexpensive and works very well. If you are in a city environment then I wouldn't recommend getting an amp.
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