will this antenna work for scanners

[desertscan]

I found this antenna while cleaning out a truck I'm wondering if it will work as a covert antenna for my POV and how well it might work for San Diego-Imperial County RCS NextGen Project 25 Phase II APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive

 

[weathermedic]

Looks like a GPS/vehicle tracker antenna. According to the sticker on the wire in the photo, it is designed for 850/1900 mhz band. Probably won't work for that system.

 

[ka3jjz]

Actually if this is the system you're talking about.....

San Diego-Imperial County RCS NextGen Trunking System, Various, California

San Diego-Imperial County RCS NextGen Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

the answer is 'maybe'. The only thing you would damage is your wallet by trying it. You would need a jumper from the antenna connection to your scanner, but since it says '850 / 1900 Mhz', it might be worth a shot. It might be quite helpful if it's a low gain type antenna; I see that system has some simulcast on it, and you don't want an antenna with a whole lot of gain on it, assuming you aren't using a SDS100 or 200

Mike

 

[desertscan]

its installed on my suv and its working just fine. its doing bit better than the 800 mhz antenna that replaces the original one. been looking for something hidden/covert didnt want to scratch the roof with a mag mount or drill a hole. i guess its a good find not perfect but will work.