Good Outdoor Antenna for TRX-1

[TexasStar15]

I'm looking for a good outdoor antenna for my TRX-1. Need something that is rather small if possible, something with good reception. What are you guys using and are you happy. Thanks!

 

[kmartin]

I'm looking for a good outdoor antenna for my TRX-1. Need something that is rather small if possible, something with good reception. What are you guys using and are you happy. Thanks!

What are you wanting to monitor ?

 

[TexasStar15]

Aircraft is my main interest but anything close to me is fine.

 

[kmartin]

Keep in mind that in that range outdoor antennas can be large. So it depends on how small of antenna and are you limited on space ?

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Not going to have much luck with air band with something small. The lower the frequency, the longer the whip you'd need for optimal reception.

 

[trashman43]

Depending on what you consider small, either of these would work great for aircraft.

Air Omni UHF/VHF Base Antenna

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MilTenna Omni UHF/VHF Base Antenna

Specs Gain: 3 VHF 4 UHF dBi Pattern: Omni-directional Wavelength: 1/2 Elements: 3 Tuned: 225-400, 118-137 & 138-140 MHz Band: UHF & VHF Air Connector: N Female Cable: RG8X Cable Length: 24 Inches Height: 45" Width: 30" Weight: 2 lb Features Tuned to UHF & VHF Air Bands: The uniquely...

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[k5xs]

I've used lots of antennas, and for general purpose scanning, including both VHF and UHF aviation frequencies, this one is high quality and--to your point--relatively small:

Amazon.com: Sirio Antenna SD2000N 100 MHz-2 GHz Discone Wide Band Antenna: Electronics

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I love it.

 

[ka3jjz]

Hmm...might be good for milcom, too....Mike

 

[BetaCygni]

I have had a Diamond D130J discone on the roof for the last 6 years. Great performance and it has stood up to the weather as well. If I had to I'd buy another.

 

[lu81fitter]

A good ground plane kit with multi-band antenna does pretty well for me. I don't monitor a whole lot in the aircraft bands (only periodically) , but it works well everywhere else. You can utilize NMO antennas that are easily interchangeable with the ground plane kits. Check out The Antenna Farm. They have a good selection.