SDS-100 antenna question

[safetypro79]

I am using a remtronics all band antenna on my 100 it would seem no better performance than the stock antenn. Any forum member using something different? I m listening to P25, VHF and UHF.

 

[jtwalker]

I didn’t know Remtronix made an all-band antenna. Which specific model antenna do you have?

 

[safetypro79]

Remtronix REM-842B with SMA connector

 

[safetypro79]

Remtronix REM-842S VHF/UHF/ SMA 800 MHz. Triband Scanner Antenna

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Maybe you have a lot of noise in your listening environment? Are you monitoring indoors or outdoors? Are you looking to bring in more distant stations or improve upon what's local?

 

[EAFrizzle]

I've tried all of the Remtronix antennas, including both 842 models. The 842 is a decent antenna, but it's not going to be a barn-burner, especially on VHF. Its best feature is the hinge, really. I prefer the 920s for UHF and 7/800 and keep it on my SDS100 most of the time; I use a ham dual-band antenna for VHF; a ¼-wave on VHF and a little gain on UHF.

The 842 is nice and compact, but it'll never compare to a full size one. I usually have one on my SDS200 for the local simulcast and weather channels. The 920 is probably the best UHF scanner antenna I have, and it's basically the equal of the 7/800 model on that band.

If you're primarily VHF/UHF, try a full length ham dual-bander. Local 800 will be strong enough to work, and your V/U reception will be as good as it can be.

 

[safetypro79]

no noise, indoor and outdoor second story deck, local is no issue so distance. I certainly could use a telescopic antenna which would possibly improve reception.