Channelmaster "Monitenna"

[dgoodson]

I purchased a used Channelmaster's Monitenna which seems to be in good working order.

I wonder if anyone can provide any history of this antenna- how it fits into the overall product line, how it compares to the Scantenna, etc


I am not familiar with it, but suspect its a predecessor to the Scantenna

TIA

 

[timmer]

From what I have seen on line, and heard from a couple of diffrent people, it is the predecesor to the scantenna. I have heard that it is MUCH better on vhf low band and at least an equal performer on hi band and uhf (400 mhz). I had also heard that it is sturdier than the scantenna.

 

[Bucko]

I still use a 5094A ( 800mz elements added version ) and has been a good performer on most common bands but have found it a bit weak in the VHF & UHF aero band. Low band and your normal UHF is very good and 800mz is fair.As for sturdy, I live on top of a hill and it takes a hard beating with losing one before from the wind. As for the history I really can not remember when Channel Master started making them or even stopped but I put this CM up in the early 90's.

 

[ronmicha]

You're Lucky

You lucky rascal. I've read for years about how great the Channel Master 5094A is which as the previous poster said is the predecessor to the ScanTenna. I had a chance to buy one several years ago, waited a few days while I thought about it, went back to buy it, and it was gone. Later, I learned they had stopped making it. I think you're going to like it.
Ron in Memphis

 

[n4voxgill]

I used one of those for several years. I have never seen an equal multi-band antenna. When I moved to Texas I left it behind. Big mistake.

 

[LarrySC]

I currently have two [2] 5094-A's up at home and one [1] up at my office 21 miles south. I use one to feed 2 scanners in my shop and the other to feed 2 scanners in my office at home. I have tested all types of antennas over the 50 years. [I'm 66]. $ for $ it is the best. During the PRO-2004/5/6 era that was the best combo going. I have two [2] locked up in my storage warehouse. One is the original white/blue box with a gold anodized antenna and the other is in the brown box with the bright alum antenna. Made in Smithfield, NC. I sold that antenna for 15 years and went back around trying to buy them back. I did get one for my son-in-law and I know where one is that a widow has on her house but want sell it to me. Sorry I cant tell you where I live. HaHa. Channel Master made the BEST TV ant's on the market. Co went into high freq/high tec stuff. I bought replacement baluns in case I get a bad storm. Sometimes it pops them. On a trip to Grundy, Va several years ago I found a house on the main hwy with two 5094-As. I stopped and knocked on the door. Thought they me a relative, but no one answered. The local wholesale co did'nt know CM quit making this antenna and I bought up all they had for $25 ea. Good Scanning to all those using CM 5094 antennas. Larry

 

[TommyGuns]

I really miss mine. I'd do anything to get my hands on another one (the 5094-A version, of course).

 

[Gcom]

Channel Master 5094 Monitenna

Agree. Best scanner ant. I have used . However it does heavily attenuate the VHF aero band, the Scantenna seems to excel there. Until I have a chance to perform a side by side comparison & say for sure ,I believe the CM to be better on 800. Will post the results later after doing so. If your CM does not have 800 covereage ( there was a earlier model that did not) just add it yourself . Notice the U shaped tuning elements that already exist on your Monitenna .Well trace & cut your own from sheet metal ,etc.(two are needed ).Now attach one to the top center element ( longest element) close as possible to the base of the antenna ,the other one on the bottom in the same position ,so that they are a mirror image of one another & wow you won't believe the difference on a weak signal. Like adding 30 - 40 db!

73's