Recommendation for a decent magnetic mount scanner antenna

[Jphila20]

Morning All.

My mobile scanner antenna after many, many years of use, I had the whip snapped off. What antenna do you use and for your mobile scanner?

What would be considered a decent mobile antenna for a TRX-2.

Thanks!

John

 

[mmckenna]

The antenna is the most important part of your setup and getting a good one pays off in the long run.

You can't go wrong with these, and I've used both extensively on multiband mobile transceivers:
Running this one on my work truck:

EM Wave EM-M43002 Tri-Band 150-162/450-490/763-870 MHz Mobile Antenna - 17.7 in - NMO - Spring Base

EM Wave EM-M43002 Tri-Band 150-162/450-490/763-870 MHz Mobile Antenna - 17.7 in - NMO - Spring Base

theantennafarm.com

Running this one on my personal truck:

Larsen NMO150/450/758 Tri-band Mobile Antenna covers 150-174, 430-520 & 750-870, 100 Watts, Length 16.5 in, NMO Mount, Spring Base, Solid Black

Larsen NMO150/450/758 Tri-band Mobile Antenna covers 150-174, 430-520 & 750-870, 100 Watts, Length 16.5 in, NMO Mount

theantennafarm.com

If you don't need the spring base and want to save some money, this has received some excellent reviews and will likely outlast your car:

Larsen NMO150/450/800 Tri-Band 150-165, 450-470 & 806-940 MHz Mobile Two Way Radio Antenna Scanner

Larsen NMO150/450/800 Tri-Band 150-165, 450-470 & 806-940 MHz Mobile Two Way Radio Antenna Scanner

theantennafarm.com

If you need a magnetic mount, pair it with a decent quality NMO mag mount with the correct connector to match your radio:

Larsen NMOMMRBNC NMO Magnetic Antenna Mount with BNC Male Connector Installed

Heavy Duty, Low Profile Magnetic Mount. For use with NMO style antenna. 12' RG-58/U Cable, BNC male connector Installed.

theantennafarm.com

 

[Jphila20]

The antenna is the most important part of your setup and getting a good one pays off in the long run.

You can't go wrong with these, and I've used both extensively on multiband mobile transceivers:
Running this one on my work truck:

EM Wave EM-M43002 Tri-Band 150-162/450-490/763-870 MHz Mobile Antenna - 17.7 in - NMO - Spring Base

EM Wave EM-M43002 Tri-Band 150-162/450-490/763-870 MHz Mobile Antenna - 17.7 in - NMO - Spring Base

theantennafarm.com

Running this one on my personal truck:

Larsen NMO150/450/758 Tri-band Mobile Antenna covers 150-174, 430-520 & 750-870, 100 Watts, Length 16.5 in, NMO Mount, Spring Base, Solid Black

Larsen NMO150/450/758 Tri-band Mobile Antenna covers 150-174, 430-520 & 750-870, 100 Watts, Length 16.5 in, NMO Mount

theantennafarm.com

If you don't need the spring base and want to save some money, this has received some excellent reviews and will likely outlast your car:

Larsen NMO150/450/800 Tri-Band 150-165, 450-470 & 806-940 MHz Mobile Two Way Radio Antenna Scanner

Larsen NMO150/450/800 Tri-Band 150-165, 450-470 & 806-940 MHz Mobile Two Way Radio Antenna Scanner

theantennafarm.com

If you need a magnetic mount, pair it with a decent quality NMO mag mount with the correct connector to match your radio:

Larsen NMOMMRBNC NMO Magnetic Antenna Mount with BNC Male Connector Installed

Heavy Duty, Low Profile Magnetic Mount. For use with NMO style antenna. 12' RG-58/U Cable, BNC male connector Installed.

theantennafarm.com

Thanks! I'll check them out.

There are few PDs still using VHF around me, but must are UHF trunked.

 

[prcguy]

This is probably the best deal in a triband VHF/UHF/700/800 commercial mag mount antenna right now.

Comtelco Antenna Black Tri-Band 150/450/806 MHz W/ Mount And Wiring | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Comtelco Antenna Black Tri-Band 150/450/806 MHz W/ Mount And Wiring at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

 

[mmckenna]

This is probably the best deal in a triband VHF/UHF/700/800 commercial mag mount antenna right now.

A deal so good it sold by the time I looked. I hope the OP was able to snag it.

 

[prcguy]

A deal so good it sold by the time I looked. I hope the OP was able to snag it.

I bought one and there was at least one left.