Ky396t
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I have a 2012 Mitsubishi Gilant with a intergrated antenna in the rear window, should i use a splitter to hookup my 396t to it or should i use a seperate external antenna
car radio antenna splitter for scanner
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The AM-FM to scanner splitters are a compromise. Get and install a separate scanner antenna.
I've had several of the splitters and while they're better than any inside-the-car antenna, they are a compromise not only for the scanner but they also compromise your AM-FM radio reception. Even a through-the-glass scanner antenna is better than the splitter. Neither is as good as a separate external scanner antenna.
The AM-FM to scanner splitters are a compromise. Get and install a separate scanner antenna.
I've had several of the splitters and while they're better than any inside-the-car antenna, they are a compromise not only for the scanner but they also compromise your AM-FM radio reception. Even a through-the-glass scanner antenna is better than the splitter. Neither is as good as a separate external scanner antenna.
Ky396t
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Can you recomend a good all band low profile antenna with a easy and clean setup
Ky396t
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Can either of you recomend a good all band low profile antenna with a easy and clean setup
Larsen 150/450/800 and magnet mount performs exceptionally well. There are other mounts available (hole, trunk lip, etc.). I have three of these for different cars. I you don't need low band (<100mhz) then this is what you need. It's only 17" tall and black. Highly recommended.
Also, available from TessCo. The mag mount is cheaper here.
Also, available from TessCo. The mag mount is cheaper here.
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I second getting a Larsen tri-band antenna,I have one and its built sturdy and it receives the freqs I listen to quite good.
If you need a third vote on the Larsen, I am with the other two. The Larsen covers a lot of ground and is very low profile and quite durable.
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I tried one of these splitters you're talking about and it was garbage. That's not to say it won't work for you but spending the $30 +tax on my mag mount was a much smarter decision.
I'm interested in the Smoky Mountain National Park frequencies which range from 160-173Mhz. Would this antenna work?
The Larsen tri-band antenna would work alright at those freqs,but if your going to listen to them and nothing else,a dedicated antenna for those freqs would be better.
Like the Larsen NMO 150 style antennas with the freq range of 144-174 MHz
Larsen Amateur Mobile Antennas NMO 440B
I am also a huge fan of the Larsen NMO150 for VHF only listening, especially the 5/8 wave. These, too, are fantastic antennas.
While we're talking about mobile antennas, how do people use multiple antennas on their vehicle? Are they joined together via a splitter of sorts? I like the idea of the Larson 150 when I get up into the mountains and then maybe a general 25-1000Mhz for general city listening. If this topic has been discussed at nauseam, forgive me as I didn't bother to search the topic.
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