Pro-197 Antenna

[CPDExplorer]

I currently have the stock telescoping antenna that came with the scanner. It is a good antenna, but I am looking for something with a little more range, still covers 800 Mhz and P25 transmissions, and something that can be put in a car. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

 

[vinzep491]

The Radioshack 800 mhz rubber ducky is good for 800 transmissions. I have my 197 mounted in my dash and used to have it connected to that RS800 antenna, and it worked god even in the car. I have since upgraded to a 800mhz 1/4 wave mobile antenna, you might want to consiter this option as well if your primary agencies are on 800.

 

[CPDExplorer]

The Radioshack 800 mhz rubber ducky is good for 800 transmissions. I have my 197 mounted in my dash and used to have it connected to that RS800 antenna, and it worked god even in the car. I have since upgraded to a 800mhz 1/4 wave mobile antenna, you might want to consiter this option as well if your primary agencies are on 800.

Thanks, I will check into it. Most of the frequencies are 800 that I monitor.

 

[sandman1991]

anntfor197

i use the austin spectra on my toyota pu with a trunk mount it works great. i am receiving bases 60 miles away and on a good day 100 miles as the crow flies

 

[N1BHH]

There are many antennas that could be used, but you never said what you are using it for, home or on the road. A simple VHF quarter wave will do fine for all bands if you are not too far out in the country.

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