Mobile Antenna ScannerMaster

[kb3isq]

Is the only difference between the Larsen NMO's durablilty? And I know they both do vhf but they claim to start at 150mHz, is that to say that they can't receive as low as 40-105mHz?

I have both Larson antennas one for a BC536 the other for a PRO 96, they both work on my areas FD 46.06 and 46.16. I am about 10 miles from the 46.16 dispatch and 25 miles from the 46.06.

 

[Salvatorejrc]

That first one is way over-priced at $159.95 so your best bet is a Hustler Magnetic Mount with BNC but I think it is also available with a SMA connector. It is great on low band, high band, and UHF. The 2nd antenna that looks like a cell antenna has repots of NOT doing well on VHF-hi band. Yes, it is true to spend more money on a SpectumForce looks junk and reported to NOT be good on VHF hi

I have both Larson antennas one for a BC536 the other for a PRO 96, they both work on my areas FD 46.06 and 46.16. I am about 10 miles from the 46.16 dispatch and 25 miles from the 46.06.

That sounds amazing, I've been using the rubber duck for like 2 months

 

[mmckenna]

Why does the cheaper one ($39) claim to reach 940 mhz but the $50 dollar one claims to only reach 800 mhz?

Sellers on the internet can claim whatever they want. I don't trust anyone that sells scanner antennas unless they are a known reputable company.
Remember, a paper clip jammed in the end of the antenna jack will pick up something, and you can get those for free.

 

[Bob1955]

I have both Larson antennas one for a BC536 the other for a PRO 96, they both work on my areas FD 46.06 and 46.16. I am about 10 miles from the 46.16 dispatch and 25 miles from the 46.06.

kb3isq-We use 46.26/csq, 33.960/csq, and 46.06/167.9 here in Westchester County, NY I know the Larson antennas are TOP quality. What do you use on the home base scanner? I'm using the telescoping whip that came with my Bearcat BCD-996P2 base but was looking at the Comet W-1000RX that covers 25-1,300Mhz. I'm really wondering if it dictates it $36.95 price tag plus shipping?