I have a RadioShack PRO-94 scanner, What is the best antenna for it? I have a ruber coated antenna, about 6 inches tall that came with my PRO-76 and I have a metal antenna, about 6 inches tall but it extends to about 2 feet. Which is better, can one pick up reception from a further distance? Is one clearer sounding? I really dont know much about this. I would like to get the best antenna for my handheld scanner.........
handheld scanner antannas
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Al42
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It depends on the frequency. The best antenna for 850 MHz is about 7" long. The best antenna for VHF-hi (150-174 MHz) is about 17" long. If you're going to be listening to more than one band you'll have to compromise.
1979lee
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acab6 said:
I recomand the radio shack
Center-Loaded Telescoping Whip Antenna
$16.99
Model: 20-006
Catalog #: 20-006
http://www.radioshack.com/product/i...Price/RSK/00001000/00004999&parentPage=family
safetyobc
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1979lee said:
I have to disagree on that. I had one of those and did absolutely nothing for me. Maybe it was just my area or my scanner?
I have an antennex handheld antenna that covers 150 to 162 MHz. They can be found at antennex.com. It works fairly well. Better than the stock.
Also I have a Diamond RH77CA that can be purchased at universal-radio.com and it works great for VHF-High.
I have the Radio Shack 800 MHz antenna for my trunking and 800 coverage.
No one antenna will give great coverage on all bands. You have to comprimise or buy a band specific antenna or multiple antennas.
1979lee
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that antenna worked very good for me , i listen to the 25-54,150-170 , 450-470,800-1300bands and it was a very good antenna for me, thats why i recomend it, 
safetyobc
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1979lee said:that antenna worked very good for me , i listen to the 25-54,150-170 , 450-470,800-1300bands and it was a very good antenna for me, thats why i recomend it,
Lots of people say it is a good antenna. It probably is, it is just didn't work that well for me.
On the other hand, I have a VR-120 that I use with the extendable whip from a Pro-2055 and it will beat any of my scanners hands down on VHF-High reception.
policeMonitor
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it worked well for me even on coardless phone band i mean blocked phone band =)
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