Here is my current situation
Antenex FG8243 antenna (+3dB Gain), mounted on a 5 foot mast on my roof.
LMR400 cable 60 feet - No adaptors
RS PRO-2096 scanner
Roof Elevation ~700 ft.
Obviously, I get more 800 Mhz systems with the Antenex on my roof than just using the indoor antenna, but not a much as I would have hoped for. Some towers 25-30 miles out I can't seem to pick up.
What if I upgraded to an Antenex FG8246, which is +6 dB of gain?
In relative (or even layman's terms), what more of an advantage would going from +3dB to +6 dB get me? Would it be worth it buy a new antenna and try it?
Thanks
Antenex FG8243 antenna (+3dB Gain), mounted on a 5 foot mast on my roof.
LMR400 cable 60 feet - No adaptors
RS PRO-2096 scanner
Roof Elevation ~700 ft.
Obviously, I get more 800 Mhz systems with the Antenex on my roof than just using the indoor antenna, but not a much as I would have hoped for. Some towers 25-30 miles out I can't seem to pick up.
What if I upgraded to an Antenex FG8246, which is +6 dB of gain?
In relative (or even layman's terms), what more of an advantage would going from +3dB to +6 dB get me? Would it be worth it buy a new antenna and try it?
Thanks