Portable antenna for BCD436

[AzNorm]

I have a BCD436 handheld and was wondering if I had an outdoor or portable antenna would that help me with my reception. I don’t know much about antennas but I was thinking along the lines of a discone antenna mounted on a tripod due to the fact that we have HOA rules. I wanted to take the antenna out into my garage or patio, set it up, and listen to the scanner. Any suggestions?

 

[doctordialtone]

I wanted to take the antenna out into my garage or patio, set it up, and listen to the scanner. Any suggestions?

I've been using a Discone for 20 years. It works great. Mine is on a mast on the chimney, though.

The higher you can get it in the air - the better.

 

[jonwienke]

I have this discone hanging from my ceiling heater vent with a loop of dental floss. It works great.

 

[AzNorm]

Thanks

 

[AzNorm]

I would like to give the tram 1410 (or similar discone) antenna a try. Can some please tell me in layman’s terms exactly what cable and connectors I would need to connect it to my 436Hp? Thanks

 

[jonwienke]

Tram 1410 Broad Band... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QVPGKHU

MPD Digital BNC to Uhf Jumper... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NF4TKMV
Get the shortest one that will work.

The only other things you'll need are the BNC adapter that came with your scanner, and some non-conductive string to hang the antenna from the ceiling, or a piece of antenna mast tubing or rigid electrical conduit if you go with a tripod.

 

[AzNorm]

Thanks. That really helps a lot.