I have a Uniden BC125at and was looking into getting an antenna for my car. I already found a good mount, but what about an antenna? I need frequency's from 155-460mhz..at minimum. I found this antenna, but its only 152-162mhz. I then found this antenna which is perfect, but have a few questions. The antenna says it has a maximum power of 200watts while the other antenna isn't powered. Note that I will NOT be transmitting anything, just receiving. Will this antenna work for my scanner even though it requires power..or is the maximum power just for transmitting. Also is the powered antenna better than the other non powered one? Thanks!
Laird Does Certain Antennas Work With Scanners?
- Thread starter TRoad46
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Antennas aren't "powered". The power specification speaks to the antenna's power-handling capability when it's attached to a transmitter. When picking an antenna for receiving only, the frequency specs are not as critical and you can usually get good results with a simple VHF quarter-wave whip. If, on the other hand, you're looking for the best mobile scanner antenna, do a search for a tri-band (155/450/800) mobile antenna. An NMO mount will allow you the most flexibility for swapping out NMO antennas as you progress in the hobby.
I already have an Laird NMO mount. Are there any recommendations on antennas? I want the best possible receiving antenna for under $65 for my scanner. I would search for an antenna myself, but I don’t want to buy a garbage antenna on accident.
Fast1eddie
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Go back and review the last post.
The Diamond RH77CA does a good job for me
mmckenna
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There are two multiband antennas that I can personally recommend. I'm using both at work:
EM Wave EM-M43002 - Triple Band Mobile Antennas
Tri-Band 150-162/450-490/763-870 MHz IP67 Rated Roof Mount Antenna
theantennafarm.com
Larsen NMO150/450/758 Mobile Antenna Tri-Band 150-165,450-470,700/800MHz
Tri-band antenna covers 150-174, 430-520 & 750-870, 100 Watts, Whip Length 16.5"
theantennafarm.com
The Larsen doesn't meet your budget, but if you shop around, you can probably find it cheaper.
lu81fitter
Member
There are two multiband antennas that I can personally recommend. I'm using both at work:
EM Wave EM-M43002 - Triple Band Mobile Antennas
Tri-Band 150-162/450-490/763-870 MHz IP67 Rated Roof Mount Antenna
Larsen NMO150/450/758 Mobile Antenna Tri-Band 150-165,450-470,700/800MHz
Tri-band antenna covers 150-174, 430-520 & 750-870, 100 Watts, Whip Length 16.5"
The Larsen doesn't meet your budget, but if you shop around, you can probably find it cheaper.
I have the Larsen and it works very well. I am not familiar with the EM Wave, but mmckenna is top notch when it comes to recommendations. If he says it works, it works!
mmckenna
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Better base sealing design than the Larsen, but either would be fine.
I've been running Larsen for 30+ years and have used them almost exclusively at work. I tried a few EM Wave a year or two ago, and have been slowly migrating to their stuff.
If you need a new antenna, give them a try. I haven't found any negatives with them yet.
lu81fitter
Member
I ordered the EM Wave tri-band antenna yesterday from The Antenna Farm. ( EM Wave EM-M43002) I'm out of town for work and will get it when I get back home. Thanks for the info. Looking forward to giving it a try.
mmckenna
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I've been alternating that one between my work truck and stuck on the drop ceiling cross bars in my office.
I'm happy with it.
I'm happy with it.
