PSR 500 antenna

[VFN078]

I just bought a new PSR 500 tonight, and wanted to know if someone could recommend a good antenna to replace the stock antenna. I am scanning UHF/VHF/700/800.

 

[Rt169Radio]

I would recommend the Diamond RH77CA.But are you going to carry the radio around with you? If so the RH77CA is kinda tall and might get in the way.

Diamond RH77CA Amateur HT Antenna

 

[KB7MIB]

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The Diamond antenna may not be the best choice for 700/800 MHz, as I saw a post here from someone else who tried it, and it didn't work for him. For VHF/UHF, yes it's fine, as it's a 144/440 MHz antenna. Your experience may be different.

 

[W8RMH]

I use the 1.75 inch tall Comet CH-32 Miracle Baby

Extended receive range:

118-160MHz, 250-290MHz,
360-390MHz, 420-470MHz, 820-960MHz, 1260-1300MHz

 

[krokus]

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I just bought a new PSR 500 tonight, and wanted to know if someone could recommend a good antenna to replace the stock antenna. I am scanning UHF/VHF/700/800.

I use the GRE/RS 800MHz antenna. It does an acceptable job on local VHF signals, and a good job on the others I listen to. (I don't listen to any 700MHz signals, currently.)

 

[KB7MIB]

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I actually use an 800MHz antenna I bought at Radio Shack many years ago, and it does do an acceptable job with conventional VHF/UHF.

 

[VFN078]

thanks for the helpful advice