Uniden Scanner - Exterior House Antenna

[megascanner]

I've got the BCD396 scanner radio and now am taking the huge leap of installing an external antenna on the roof. The guy who's doing it suggests a discone antenna. I see several varieties available, from $100 up to $300. I am obviously not transmitting with this unit and will want it for everything from Los Angeles-area police, fire, air and general scanning activity. Which model would you suggest I buy? I've seen the Diamond D3000N, WBD-40 Discone, and the AOR 25-3000 Discone. I'm sure there are others, but what's the best value for the money. It will go on my rooftop of my single-story home. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

 

[Rt169Radio]

Well there is also the Diamond D-130J,its sturdy built using stainless steel parts.

I have that antenna and it works good for what I listen,its also held up to the weather here good too.

 

[Clark]

External antenna

I've got the BCD396 scanner radio and now am taking the huge leap of installing an external antenna on the roof. The guy who's doing it suggests a discone antenna. I see several varieties available, from $100 up to $300. I am obviously not transmitting with this unit and will want it for everything from Los Angeles-area police, fire, air and general scanning activity. Which model would you suggest I buy? I've seen the Diamond D3000N, WBD-40 Discone, and the AOR 25-3000 Discone. I'm sure there are others, but what's the best value for the money. It will go on my rooftop of my single-story home. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

Serch for the AntennaCraft ST-2
The best price I've seen is about $34.00
here AntennaCraft ST2 Scanner Antenna Kit with 50 Foot Cable (ST2) from Solid Signal)

Clark
Venice, CA

 

[KJ6HCB]

Antennacraft ST2.

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