Pro 106 firmware Antenna

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I'm New to scanning I just got my pro-106 two days ago I'm having trouble with it dropping siginals I need to know what's the best antenna out there for the pro 106 and is there any firmware updates out there all feedback will be appricated Thanks have a blessed day
 

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PRO 106 dropping signals

Consider exchanging it. I have never had that problem and I use the stock rubber duck. One thing to check though, and you may have done this, but make sure the weather priorty is off. That will make your reception cut out as it checks the weather for alerts. If you already did that, then I suggest returning it.

I use mine heavily and I switch from 800 trunking to 800 digital trunking to conventional analog to conventional digital. No problems.

Hope this helps.

Tom
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I'm New to scanning I just got my pro-106 two days ago I'm having trouble with it dropping siginals I need to know what's the best antenna out there for the pro 106 and is there any firmware updates out there all feedback will be appricated Thanks have a blessed day

For my Pro-106 I use the stock antenna it works fine. At this time there are no firmware updates available.
 

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I'm New to scanning I just got my pro-106 two days ago I'm having trouble with it dropping siginals I need to know what's the best antenna out there for the pro 106 and is there any firmware updates out there all feedback will be appricated Thanks have a blessed day


You dont say what system your monitoring but if its a Simulcast system you may have problems at times. You maybe between two towers competing signals. Best antenna for that radio is the Radio Shack 800 MHZ.
 

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Definitely check the Priority. Make sure it's off...

And also, just remember that when you're trying to get a digital signal, it's all or nothing (static kills digital). If you're trying to decode a fairly weak signal, your radio will definitely have its problems.

When I'm in the city, listening to local digital comms are a breeze. But when I'm at home (in a rural area) it's a major pain in the a$$. My radio usually ends up being propped up at an awkward angle by the window (just to get a decent signal). And even then, it still doesn't decode all the time....The only real solution (in my case) is to eventually get a base antenna to stick on my roof.

Then there's the opposite...If the signal is too strong, the radio will also have a problem decoding comms. If that's the issue, you can just turn on the Atteunator and that usually fixes the problem.

But whatever the case is, I hope you figure it out. The Pro-106 really is a great scanner (most of the time).
 

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I'm New to scanning I just got my pro-106 two days ago I'm having trouble with it dropping siginals I need to know what's the best antenna out there for the pro 106 and is there any firmware updates out there all feedback will be appricated Thanks have a blessed day
There are no antennas that are specific to a particular radio. Antennas are specific to the frequency you want to monitor.
 

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If your monitoring a trunked system i would highly recomend the radio shack 800mhz antenna(it works great for me) or another antenna for 800mhz.





I'm New to scanning I just got my pro-106 two days ago I'm having trouble with it dropping siginals I need to know what's the best antenna out there for the pro 106 and is there any firmware updates out there all feedback will be appricated Thanks have a blessed day
 

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I had the same 'dropping out' problem with my new Pro 106 & it was the priority. I had PRI set for both Weather and several other locals. I turned off all PRI & the problem disappeared.

Love my 800MHZ ant. - P 25 is clear as crystal.

JP
 
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