Would this be good for use with a scanner?

[TheListeningPost]

I recently came across a deal online for a VHF UHF high gain built in amp outdoor antenna. More specifically the SatMaximum SM 1080a.. Paid $25! I know that this is a TV antenna, but I was curious what you guys thought about using this with my scanners.. Like i said, I only paid $25 for it and I really don't have a use for it. Would I overload a scanner with this thing or would it actually be beneficial?

Spec sheet says it covers FM from 47Mhz to 860Mhz..

You wont find much about this antenna anywhere online. I believe it must be discontinued.. Believe me I searched pretty hard for anything about it.. Even the satmaximum website bears no mention of this antenna anywhere.. This site is the only thing i could find with a picture of it http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/expired-deals/992709/

 

[mdulrich]

Try it and see what happens, but you will need to rotate the antenna so the elements are vertical. If it overloads the scanner, try it without using the amp.

Mike