Guy_Rhodes
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Hey Everyone,
I've been lurking in the forums here for about a week, following my decision to upgrade to a new trunking scanner. I have my eye on the Uniden 396T, and I want to get a rooftop antenna to complete the setup. After shopping around and searching / reading several threads here, I have my eye on two that I think will suit my needs. They are...
Radio Shack 20-176 - $25.99
(http://www.radioshack.com/sm-outdoor-vhf-hi-uhf-scanner-antenna--pi-2103641.html)
SA7000 Super Wide Band Receive Antenna - $209.95
(http://www.scannermaster.com/SA7000_Super_Wide_Band_Receive_Antenna_p/19-541049.htm)
Primarily, I want to listen to the 800mhz trunked system for the police in my city as well as the neighboring city, the other area emergency frequencies in the 150mhz and 400mhz range (up to 20 miles away), as well as the control tower to a nearby airport (125mhz). If my understanding is correct, both of these antennas will do the job. But, will the significantly pricier SA7000 do the job that much better?
I've read about the 20-176 being flimsy and poorly constructed. This isn't really a concern. For the price, I could easily replace it in a few years should it not stand up to the weather.
I've also looked into discone antennas as well as the "Scantenna," but due to my mounting location being very visible from the street, I'd like something a little cleaner, which is why I've narrowed down my choices to the above two.
Thanks for any info. or opinions!
I've been lurking in the forums here for about a week, following my decision to upgrade to a new trunking scanner. I have my eye on the Uniden 396T, and I want to get a rooftop antenna to complete the setup. After shopping around and searching / reading several threads here, I have my eye on two that I think will suit my needs. They are...
Radio Shack 20-176 - $25.99
(http://www.radioshack.com/sm-outdoor-vhf-hi-uhf-scanner-antenna--pi-2103641.html)
SA7000 Super Wide Band Receive Antenna - $209.95
(http://www.scannermaster.com/SA7000_Super_Wide_Band_Receive_Antenna_p/19-541049.htm)
Primarily, I want to listen to the 800mhz trunked system for the police in my city as well as the neighboring city, the other area emergency frequencies in the 150mhz and 400mhz range (up to 20 miles away), as well as the control tower to a nearby airport (125mhz). If my understanding is correct, both of these antennas will do the job. But, will the significantly pricier SA7000 do the job that much better?
I've read about the 20-176 being flimsy and poorly constructed. This isn't really a concern. For the price, I could easily replace it in a few years should it not stand up to the weather.
I've also looked into discone antennas as well as the "Scantenna," but due to my mounting location being very visible from the street, I'd like something a little cleaner, which is why I've narrowed down my choices to the above two.
Thanks for any info. or opinions!