Mobile HomePatrol Setup

[ErieCountyPublicSafety]

Here is my "little" setup. Just got the RAM mount for the Homepatrol. It works awesome.

 

[wv8mat]

Nice and clean, just the way I like it.

 

[KD2DLL]

Nice and simple.

 

[russellmaher]

Well done! Easy to install and remove. Are you considering an external antenna? That would greatly improve your reception inside the vehicle.

Russell

 

[ErieCountyPublicSafety]

Yes russellmaher, I have thought about an outside antenna. I dont like the big looking antennas. Do they make any that are low and slim? If they do, what would you suggest? Thank You.

 

[russellmaher]

Hi dmolique:

I have two antennas on my mobile and both are trunk-lip mounts so I don't have to drill holes in the body of the car. In the middle is the Austin Spectra that I use on the BCD396T and on the right side is the Larsen 450/470 that runs my BCT7. Although the Spectra is a great antenna, it certainly isn't what you'd call low and slim. The Larsen is low and slim and Larsen has a Tri-bander 150/450/800 that you may want to look at. Other members may offer suggestions for you to look at...so do some research and see what fits your needs.

Here's my mobile in case you're interested. Happy shopping!

Russell

 

[Rt169Radio]

Well done, nice and simple setup.

 

[15plus1]

Very nice and simple install !

 

[bgav]

Nice, clean simple install that you can easily remove to prevent theft.

Yes russellmaher, I have thought about an outside antenna. I dont like the big looking antennas. Do they make any that are low and slim? If they do, what would you suggest? Thank You.

If you want to keep it low profile but want better reception and a less obstructed view you can use a BNC suction cup mount along your windshield pillar. I have since switched to the GRE/RS 800MHz optimized antenna like the one you're using with your HP-1.

For a low profile, very good external mobile antenna I'd recommend the Larsen Tri-Band.

 

[emd001]

That HP-1 looks great on the windshield like that.

 

[HT-220]

this is what i use and it works great, sticks to back deck carpet with velcro.

 

[bnoland]

Second for the larsen tri-band. I have it coupled with a diamond roof rack mount on my Jeep for my 996xt and it works great.

 

[bobmich52]

For My HP 1 Set Up On My 2012 Tucson, I Use A Larsen 150/450/800 Attached Permanent to The Front Q/P Of The SUV

Very Low Profile & Reception, Even On The Low Bands Is Great!

 

[ErieCountyPublicSafety]

Thanks for the responses on the look. I am still doing my research for an antenna. I like the Larsen, but I found one on Scannermaster.com. Does anybody know anything about it? I have the adaptor that goes from SMA to BNC.

SpectrumForce Wideband Antenna with Mag Mount and BNC

 

[MK]

this is what i use and it works great, sticks to back deck carpet with velcro.

Which antenna is this? I cannot recall having seen this model.

 

[ResQguy]

Which antenna is this? I cannot recall having seen this model.

Antenex Phantom on old magmount, apply the hook side of velcro to the bottom and voila!

 

[HT-220]

Antenex Phantom on old magmount, apply the hook side of velcro to the bottom and voila!

that's it.

 

[chandler]

looks very nice i might buy a homepatrol.

 

[bgav]

this is what i use and it works great, sticks to back deck carpet with velcro.

Very nice low profile antenna. How's the reception on anything below 800MHz?

Specs:

Antenna Gain (Peak) 3dB-MEG
806-896MHz: 5.9dBi
890-960MHz: 5.8dBi
1575.42MHz: 5.1dBi
1710-1880MHz: 4.2dBi
1850-1990MHz: 4.2dBi
1900-2170Mhz: 4.4dBi
2.4-2.5GHz: 3.0dBi

 

[HT-220]

Very nice low profile antenna. How's the reception on anything below 800MHz?

Specs:

not sure, my county is all 800mhz.