nydxa
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I just purchased a new vehicle and I’m now contemplating on what type of scanner antenna to use with the Uniden 996. Placing some priority on the method of mounting, I’ve narrowed it down to two types of antenna. Now, I’m looking for feedback from those of you who have used either type, most important how well they perform.
My listening scans all frequencies from low band through 900 mhz.
1. Through the glass scanner antenna: In general the concept of capacitive coupling an antenna introduces an inherent signal loss. I’m forming this opinion from VHF and UHF amateur antennas I’ve used. The received signal always seemed to be 2-3 s-units lower than even a ¼ wave whip.
2. AM-FM car antenna coupler: I found a few such devices that are inserted in line with the car radios antenna. These are passive devices that allow the existing car antenna to be simultaneously used for your scanner. My concern is that the device may introduce loss to the FM radio reception.
3. Your Suggestions?
My listening scans all frequencies from low band through 900 mhz.
1. Through the glass scanner antenna: In general the concept of capacitive coupling an antenna introduces an inherent signal loss. I’m forming this opinion from VHF and UHF amateur antennas I’ve used. The received signal always seemed to be 2-3 s-units lower than even a ¼ wave whip.
2. AM-FM car antenna coupler: I found a few such devices that are inserted in line with the car radios antenna. These are passive devices that allow the existing car antenna to be simultaneously used for your scanner. My concern is that the device may introduce loss to the FM radio reception.
3. Your Suggestions?
