After finally installing my antenna outdoors, it seems like my handheld PRO-60 is a bit more sensitive than my PRO-2055, at least in the UHF Milair band. I have a Radio Shack 20-176 antenna mounted about 30 feet in the air. I cut the vertical and horizontal elements to a length of 9.25" to correspond with the middle of the MilAir band. From the antenna, I am using a 25' length of RG-6 Quad Shield Cable (before the debate begins, I know its 75 ohm) into a grounding block. From the grounding block is a 50' length of RG-6 Quad Shield cable to my scanner.
When I hooked up the PRO-60 and started scanning through the Cleveland Center (ZOB) UHF Freqs, I was kind of surprised when it stopped on 338.35 (ZOB-Wayland RCAG) and 307.15 (ZOB-Warren RCAG) and was picking up the ZOB air traffic controller. The transmissions were clear and easily readable.
When I hooked up the PRO-2055, it did not pick up on the transmissions. I manually tuned in 338.35 since it was the busiest and fully opened the squelch. It was barely picking up the transmissions, they were audible but filled with static.
I really like my 2055, but I was really surprised by my 60's performance, the old girl still has it....
Your results may vary,
Dave
When I hooked up the PRO-60 and started scanning through the Cleveland Center (ZOB) UHF Freqs, I was kind of surprised when it stopped on 338.35 (ZOB-Wayland RCAG) and 307.15 (ZOB-Warren RCAG) and was picking up the ZOB air traffic controller. The transmissions were clear and easily readable.
When I hooked up the PRO-2055, it did not pick up on the transmissions. I manually tuned in 338.35 since it was the busiest and fully opened the squelch. It was barely picking up the transmissions, they were audible but filled with static.
I really like my 2055, but I was really surprised by my 60's performance, the old girl still has it....
Your results may vary,
Dave
