Take a lQQk at some more options !
FYI~You might lQQk at this scanner antenna also from Radio Shack
as an option to buying the $29.99 RS 20-176 plus coax cable and 2 adapters, etc.
In addition to better distance reception it will work out cheaper in cost to you.
However, the ST2 at 7ft tall it can to some lQQk obnoxious astetically. If you have
strict HOA rules, then I say the 20-176 is way more stealthy to your neighbors !
Keep in mind the 20-176 covers 108-1300MHz with peak performance occurring mainly
in the 152-470MHz range and "may" not do as well in the 800/900 bands, but since
I think you are lQQking at non-trunking analog scanner this may not be a big deal to you.
Tell us how much that Walmart special is and just maybe there are better GREater deals
For instance if I needed to keep a scanner purchase closer to $100 bucks and still get the
best bang for my buck feature and value wise I would snag a Radio Shack Pro-107 iScan.
It does alpha-text tags, tripple trunking, supports multi-site trunking and it very easy to use.
With the complete built-in RR database of every state and county, you simply jump down the
main menu to browse library to your state and county, pick and import what YOU want to hear.
One does not need to know why the rocket flies, rather just push the button and it flys approach.
Also, it comes with about $100 of stuff most other scanners DO NOT come with as added value.
You get PC software, a USB PC cable and lifetime updates to the onboard SD card RR database.
It's GREat for a newbie and you can be up and running in no time as long as you don't need digital.
This RS Pro-107 iScan is only $129 as either catalog # 20-107 or refurbished catalog # 20-0052.
http://home.rsonline.tandy.com/productportal/default.aspx (take a lQQk and see what you think )
Antennacraft® ST2 Scanner Antenna Kit $41.99
Model: ST2 | Radio Shack Catalog #: 20-073
Product Summary
It's coming in loud and clear.
Get all the action your scanner was designed for with Antennacraft's ST2 Scanner Antenna Kit.
It comes complete with a matching transformer, 50-ft. of RG-6 coaxial cable and a F-to-BNC adapter.
Average range of 15~20 miles; Mileage varies upon bandwidth and conditions
Covers VHF/UHF Public Service Bands 30~1300MHz
Features 15 electronic elements mounted on a 20" boom
Includes matching transformer, 50-ft. of RG-6 coaxial cable and a F-to-BNC adapter
What's in the box
Antennacraft® ST2 Scanner Antenna
F-to-BNC adapter
Matching transformer
RG-6 coaxial cable (50-ft.)
