I recently purchased an Icom IC-R3. I like the radio, but I have read that it is a little weak when scanning in the 1GHz to 2.5Ghz (FM Video) range. I have also read a few websites about how to build a helix and it looks fairly easy. My question is... is a helix only useful for "site to site" matching helix TX/RX?
In other words, would a helix do me any good for general directional scanning? I realize that even a "bad antenna" will improve reception, but can I expect significant gain in the frequency that the helix is tuned for?
TIA
Muckluck
In other words, would a helix do me any good for general directional scanning? I realize that even a "bad antenna" will improve reception, but can I expect significant gain in the frequency that the helix is tuned for?
TIA
Muckluck