Ferret 8 Band Antenna

[BusDriverDave]

I am considering purchasing a Ferret 8 Band Antenna. Has anybody ever owned one? Is it good for reception on scanners? How hard to install? What is the best method to mount the antenna?

 

[dlwtrunked]

I am considering purchasing a Ferret 8 Band Antenna. Has anybody ever owned one? Is it good for reception on scanners? How hard to install? What is the best method to mount the antenna?

I had one about 35 years ago. Worked poorly. Ended up taking it apart to see what was inside and throwing it away. Read also (and save your money) Ferret 8 band antenna

Austin Ferret antenna

Is anyone using the Austin ferret antenna? Looking for pics and reviews. Thanks

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[egear]

I am considering purchasing a Ferret 8 Band Antenna. Has anybody ever owned one? Is it good for reception on scanners? How hard to install? What is the best method to mount the antenna?

Yes, the Ferret 8 Band Antenna is good for scanner reception. It covers VHF, UHF, and some HF bands, making it versatile for various services like emergency communications and aviation. Performance improves when mounted outdoors at a height.

 

[fxdscon]

I am considering purchasing a Ferret 8 Band Antenna. Has anybody ever owned one? Is it good for reception on scanners? How hard to install? What is the best method to mount the antenna?

I had one of those as well. A real poor performer at a highly inflated price. Mine ended up in the trash also.

 

[egear]

Sorry for the misinformation,
Here are a few good 8-band antennas:

JYR8010-150W Multi-Band End Fed Half Wave Antenna:
- Covers 8 bands from 3.5 MHz to 29.7 MHz.
- No tuning required, easy setup.
- Handles up to 150W power.

-Radioddity HF-008 Portable Telescopic Antenna:
- Covers 80m to 6m bands, portable design.
- Adjustable whip for fine-tuning within bands.
- Compact and easy to transport.

-Cushcraft R-8 Vertical Antenna:
- Covers 40m to 6m bands.
- Omnidirectional, vertical design.
- High durability and performance.