SDS100/SDS200: SDS100 Antenna Question

[N1SQB]

Looking at Nagoya SMA antennas, they look like they would fit directly. Anyone ever try them on the SDS100? I’m looking at the NA-701 VHF / UHF. For 700/800 coverage I have the Remtronix 820S. Just need a direct fit VHF/UHF antenna.

 

[palmerjrusa]

Looking at Nagoya SMA antennas, they look like they would fit directly. Anyone ever try them on the SDS100? I’m looking at the NA-701 VHF / UHF. For 700/800 coverage I have the Remtronix 820S. Just need a direct fit VHF/UHF antenna.

You have to be very careful purchasing antennas for the SDS100 due to the form factor of its antenna input. With most SMA male antennas the central pin won't connect to SDS100's female SMA socket.

 

[safetypro79]

See my previous post above under same subject, several informative responses.

 

[dpm3]

I use a Nagoya N-701 VHF/UHF on my SDS100. Works fine on all the bands including the local 800 trunked systems.

 

[n1chu]

Some one back there was a company manufacturing knockoffs of the Nagoya’s. The packaging looked very close to the real thing. I’m not saying these knockoffs are still being sold but it pays to buy from a reputable dealer.

 

[palmerjrusa]

Some one back there was a company manufacturing knockoffs of the Nagoya’s. The packaging looked very close to the real thing. I’m not saying these knockoffs are still being sold but it pays to buy from a reputable dealer.

There are cheap handheld antennas available from eBay with packaging that looks almost identical to Diamond antennas.

Buyer beware...

 

[N1SQB]

I use a Nagoya N-701 VHF/UHF on my SDS100. Works fine on all the bands including the local 800 trunked systems.

Do you use it without the adapter, directly?

Manny

 

[dpm3]

Do you use it without the adapter, directly?

Manny

Used directly. No adapter.

 

[N1SQB]

Used directly. No adapter.

Thank you. I ordered one.

Manny

 

[ka3jjz]

Does anyone have the website for the N-701? I'd like to add it to our wiki (we have one for antennas for the SDS and xHP scanners) but all I find are sites listing the NA-701?

Thanks

 

[IQ_imbalance]

recommend you buy a SMA to BNC adapter and use a BNC antenna. Saves wear and tear on the SMA socket (I know they should be rated for several hundred cycles, but hey....).