diamond RH77CA

[FCVPI99]

kinda getting back into the hobby ..
thoughts on this Antenna for a Pro 404/WS1010 VHF/UHF scanner???? better worse or the same as the Radio Shack Center load Telescope Antenna (106)?

thanks

 

[nodak1crdet3]

Very good scanner antenna.

Chuck

 

[krokus]

I have the DMA version of this on my dual band handheld, which I also use for monitoring other things. It works well, and is more durable than another option I tried.

Just make sure you are getting a real one, as I see some clones online.

 

[KB2GOM]

I own and use several of the Diamond 77s, and they work well.

If you already have a telescopic antenna, you can fine-tune it for a particular frequency by keeping an eye on the signal strength indicator and adjusting the length for maximum signal. I have done that with a scanner that I use on a particular narrow band of frequencies.

Having said that, I used the Diamond 77 for "scanning in general" on a couple of different scanners. I also use the Diamond 77 as a 2 meter/440 antenna on an amateur radio handi-talkie.

 

[krokus]

I have the DMA version ...

SMA, not DMA. Not sure why autocorrect would do that to me, so must be my own fat finger.