SpectrumForce Mag Mount Antenna No Longer Receiving Signal?

[MusicLegend519]

I have purchased 2 SpectrumForce Mag Mount Wideband antennas from Scanner Master and both of them have stopped receiving signal when connected to my Uniden BCD325P2 scanner. I mount the antenna on the roof of my car and have the wire go through the driver side door. I know it's not an issue with my scanner because I can get reception using my portable antenna. Is there anyway to test the antennas to see what's wrong or how to fix them? I have attached a link below to the antennas I have.

SpectrumForce Wideband Antenna with Mag Mount and BNC | Scanner Master

Small, light-weight, unobtrusive 17' antenna are perfect for those who want good quality wide-band reception. The antennas pop easily off a car or truck when removed by hand. Great all-band performance at an amazingly inexpensive price.

www.scannermaster.com

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

and have the wire go through the driver side door. I

There lies the problem. Those wires are extremely thin, easily breakable. I've gone through quite a few of these. Not the most ideal to be pinched between doors

 

[Ravenkeeper]

I have purchased 2 SpectrumForce Mag Mount Wideband antennas from Scanner Master and both of them have stopped receiving signal when connected to my Uniden BCD325P2 scanner. I mount the antenna on the roof of my car and have the wire go through the driver side door. I know it's not an issue with my scanner because I can get reception using my portable antenna. Is there anyway to test the antennas to see what's wrong or how to fix them? I have attached a link below to the antennas I have.

SpectrumForce Wideband Antenna with Mag Mount and BNC | Scanner Master

Small, light-weight, unobtrusive 17' antenna are perfect for those who want good quality wide-band reception. The antennas pop easily off a car or truck when removed by hand. Great all-band performance at an amazingly inexpensive price.

www.scannermaster.com

Ohm it out. Disconnect from the radio and ohm pin to collar, pin to antenna, and collar to antenna base (not the whip, if you can). Do you use that door frequently?

 

[MusicLegend519]

They mention on the listing for the antenna that you can shut your door on it. I guess that was false advertising....

 

[MusicLegend519]

Ohm it out. Disconnect from the radio and ohm pin to collar, pin to antenna, and collar to antenna base (not the whip, if you can). Do you use that door frequently?

Yes it is the door I get in and out from when driving.

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

They mention on the listing for the antenna that you can shut your door on it. I guess that was false advertising....

Anything to make a quick buck.

 

[hill]

If you really must use a mag mount it's always best to route the coax in on a door you don't use much. Like a back door or if a two door the passenger side.

 

[Golay]

If you really must use a mag mount it's always best to route the coax in on a door you don't use much. Like a back door or if a two door the passenger side.

Exactly. The door you use the least. Myself, when I use the mag mount, I come thru the tailgate.
Biggest metal to metal gap, and most amount of foam to cushion any pinching.