Mobile Scanner Antenna Suggestions

[rbomba]

Hello folks, want to pick your brains to see if anyone has a recommendation on a wide band mobile antenna. I have an NMO Mount that I'd like to use as the antenna mount. I live in NJ so I'd primarily listen to local VHF/UHF conventional systems, FDNY, as well as trunked systems such as NJ State Police, Port Authority, etc.

Any suggestions on a wide band mobile antenna is most appreciated.

Thanks everyone

 

[mule1075]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Larsen-VHF...h=item56703e811f:g:baEAAOSwa39U0QTA:rk:5:pf:0

 

[bobmich52]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Larsen-VHF...h=item56703e811f:g:baEAAOSwa39U0QTA:rk:5:pf:0

STRONG recommendation on the above

My Larsen covers all bands well running my HP 2, 6 yrs + no issues

low profile but effective, Had mine professionally installed on my front 1/4 panel on my 2012 Hyundai Tucson, only about 3/4 ft on cable from antenna 2 scanner

No idea if the price is any good, I don't buy ANYTHING on Flea bay

 

[ladn]

Depending on your relative signal strength, consider just a simple quarter wave vhf antenna. There are many brands, Laird and Larsen are top shelf, but with this type of antenna, even the Chinese knock offs are fine.

Here's one from the Antenna Farm:https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/laird-technologies-qw144-718

 

[K7MFC]

The above mentioned Larsen 150/450/800 works well for me. I use it with my BCD996P2 to monitor conventional VHF/UHF, and 700/800 MHz P25 systems.

 

[blackbelter]

I have been enjoying my Larson Tri bander for the last 10 years .

 

[dmg1969]

This is the one I have used for several years on my Subaru Crosstrek. I get good performance on VHF, UHF, 700 and even low band.

https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/laird-technologies-abscancs-5587

 

[mule1075]

No idea if the price is any good, I don't buy ANYTHING on Flea bay

That is the cheapest I have found lately. And it is a reputable seller.

 

[mmckenna]

I agree with the above. The Larsen brand is well respected. They make a lot of the commercial/public safety antennas you'll see. I'm using 30 year old Larsen antennas.

Wiscomm is a big dealer, you can go to their website if you don't feel comfortable buying off e-Bay: https://www.shopwiscomm.com

Skip the amateur/hobby grade antennas and go with something decent.

 

[vagrant]

Another vote here for the Larsen NMO 150-450-800. I believe I have been using it for a decade. It pulls in stuff from 25 MHz and up. I have 29.6 MHz FM programmed in so I can tell when the 10m amateur band is alive.

https://www.amazon.com/Larsen-NMO150-450-800-Tri-Band-Nmo-Antenna/dp/B00P9JAVF6

 

[rbomba]

Thank You

Thank you all for your replies and recommendations. Much appreciated!!

 

[DJ11DLN]

Yet another vote for the Larsen tri-band, I have one on my pickup (NMO the right way) and it's impressive.

That said, I stuck a Spectrum Force mag mount on my new Terrain last year because I was, and remain, leery about dropping the headliner with all of those side-curtain airbags, wiring, etc...and it has performed almost as well as the Larsen.

 

[vagrant]

That said, I stuck a Spectrum Force mag mount on my new Terrain last year ...and it has performed almost as well as the Larsen.

Shhhh...that's our $20 secret antenna solution as well. It does work rather well for a magnet mount.

 

[Metrofire31]

Hello folks, want to pick your brains to see if anyone has a recommendation on a wide band mobile antenna. I have an NMO Mount that I'd like to use as the antenna mount. I live in NJ so I'd primarily listen to local VHF/UHF conventional systems, FDNY, as well as trunked systems such as NJ State Police, Port Authority, etc.

Any suggestions on a wide band mobile antenna is most appreciated.

Thanks everyone

I concur on the Larsen and would point out that Larsen has tweaked this great product in to now include the 700 MHz band. You can find it on several sites but it is pricier than the earlier model that only includes 800 MHz