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− | Welcome to the Scanner Antennas page. Here, you'll find links for antennas covering 30 Mhz and up. In addition, specific models mentioned in the Antennas forum at RadioReference are linked here for future reference. | + | Welcome to the Scanner Antennas page. Here, you'll find links for antennas covering 30 Mhz and up. In addition, specific models mentioned in the [https://forums.radioreference.com/forums/scanner-receiver-antennas.80/ Antennas] forum at RadioReference are linked here for future reference. |
If you're a newcomer or old hat, or anywhere in between, when installing antennas, '''Safety First'''.<br> | If you're a newcomer or old hat, or anywhere in between, when installing antennas, '''Safety First'''.<br> | ||
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==Commercial Retailers== | ==Commercial Retailers== | ||
− | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.ameradio.com/brands/12/categories.html American Communications Systems Antenex products page] |
− | * [http://www. | + | * [https://www.antennas.us/ Antennas.US] |
+ | * [http://www.arrowantennas.com/ Arrow Antennas] | ||
+ | * [https://www.rfwiz.com/austin-antenna-products Austin Antennas (via RFWiz.com)] | ||
* [http://www.b-squareengineering.com/ B Squared Engineering] | * [http://www.b-squareengineering.com/ B Squared Engineering] | ||
* [http://www.centerfireantenna.com/ CenterFire Antenna Co.] | * [http://www.centerfireantenna.com/ CenterFire Antenna Co.] | ||
− | * [http://www. | + | * [https://www.cheapham.com/antennas-1/ Cheapham.Com ham and scanner antennas] |
− | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.comtelcoantennas.com Comtelco] |
− | * [ | + | * [http://www.dpdproductions.com/ DPD Productions] |
− | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.elkantennas.com/ Elk Antennas] |
− | * [ | + | * [https://connectivity.lairdtech.com/rf-antennas Laird Technologies] |
− | * [ | + | * [https://mfjenterprises.com/search?q=vhf+%2F+uhf+Antenna MFJ Enterprises] |
− | * [ | + | * [http://www.k1cra.com/searchresults.asp?cat=1915 Scanner Antennas] |
+ | * [https://www.mpantenna.com/antenna-products/ MP Antennas] | ||
+ | * [https://remtronix.com/antennas/ Remtronix Antennas] | ||
+ | * [http://www.russellind.com/Russell/Antennas/main.htm Russell Industries] | ||
+ | * [https://www.scannermaster.com/Antennas_for_Police_Scanner_Radios_s/2.htm Scanner Master Antennas] | ||
+ | * [https://www.nevadaradio.co.uk/category/amateur-radio/antennas/ Scanner Antennas - Via Nevada Radio, UK] | ||
+ | * [https://www.tessco.com/Catalog/antennas--filter-products TESSCO Antennas Page] | ||
* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanants.html Universal Radio Scanner Antennas page] | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanants.html Universal Radio Scanner Antennas page] | ||
− | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.ventenna.com/Commercial-Pricing.html VenTenna Commercial Antennas] |
− | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.ventenna.com/Ham-Description.html VenTenna Ham Antennas] |
+ | * [https://www.winradio.com/home/antennas.htm WinRadio Antennas] | ||
− | ===Coax Suppliers | + | |
+ | ===Coax Suppliers and Connectors=== | ||
+ | * Picking the right coax for your setup is very important. As you go higher in frequency, the loss from a cheap cable can be significant. [https://www.timesmicrowave.com/Calculator Here's] a good page on the subject | ||
+ | ; Coax Suppliers | ||
+ | * [http://www.cablexperts.com/cfdocs/banner3.cfm Cable X-Perts, Inc.] | ||
+ | * [http://www.timesmicrowave.com/ Times Microwave, manufacturer of LMR series cable] | ||
+ | * [https://usacoax.com/ USA Coax (MPD Digital)] | ||
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+ | ; Other Accessories | ||
+ | * [http://www.showmecables.com/showProducts.asp?category_id=317 Coax cable connectors and adaptors] | ||
* [http://www.pasternack.com/ Adapters] | * [http://www.pasternack.com/ Adapters] | ||
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==Homebrew, Tech and Reviews== | ==Homebrew, Tech and Reviews== | ||
− | * [http:// | + | ; Homebrew |
− | * [http:// | + | * [http://ac6v.com/antprojects.php AC6V homebrew antenna links] This is a '''must read''' |
− | * [ | + | * [http://www.hamuniverse.com/2metergp.html A quick and simple 2 meter ground plane project] |
+ | * [[DIY Antenna Mounting Bracket]] | ||
+ | * [[media:Reinforcescantenna.jpg|Reinforce the ScanTenna against high wind damage]] | ||
* [http://www.qsl.net/na4it/dbgp.html The NA4IT Cheap Dual Band Ground Plane] | * [http://www.qsl.net/na4it/dbgp.html The NA4IT Cheap Dual Band Ground Plane] | ||
− | * [http://www. | + | * Building A [[Homebrewed Off-Center Fed Dipole]] Scanner Antenna. |
− | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/jump2.cgi?ID=11183 VHF/UHF Yagi Antenna Design] |
+ | * [http://www.iw5edi.com/ham-radio/?the-vertical-bazooka-antenna,18 KISS (Keep it simple, stupid)] The Bazooka antenna | ||
+ | * [http://www.qsl.net/n4yek/scanner/antenna.pdf The Multiband Scanner antenna.] Not my design, just don't know the original URL to the page. | ||
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+ | ; Technical | ||
+ | * [[Grounding Bulkhead with supressors for your scanning station]] | ||
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==Specific Antenna Models== | ==Specific Antenna Models== | ||
+ | Please place links to specific models discussed in the RR forums that work well here. | ||
===Portable (Rubber Ducks)=== | ===Portable (Rubber Ducks)=== | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://mfjenterprises.com/collections/mfj/products/mfj-1716?_pos=1&_sid=9ba015aa2&_ss=r MFJ 1716 2m/440 Rubber Duck] |
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* [http://www.radio-ware.com/products/sek800.htm RadioWare Seeker 800 Mhz Duckie] | * [http://www.radio-ware.com/products/sek800.htm RadioWare Seeker 800 Mhz Duckie] | ||
− | * [http:// | + | * [https://remtronix.com/antennas/ Remtronix Duckie Antennas] |
− | + | ** Includes the popular 800 Mhz previously sold by Radio Shack | |
+ | ; Universal Radio links | ||
+ | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantht/3938.html Comet Miracle Baby] | ||
+ | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanants/2368.html Diamond RH77CA] | ||
+ | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantht/0795.html Diamond RHF40] | ||
+ | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanants/1687.html Maldol AL500H Extended Duck] | ||
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+ | ===Portable (Stubby)=== | ||
+ | * [https://www.optoelectronics.com/antennas Optoelectronics DB32 2" Stubby] | ||
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===Mobile Antennas=== | ===Mobile Antennas=== | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.rfwiz.com/austin-antenna-products/austin-antenna-spectra Austin Spectra (via RFWiz.com)] |
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/larsen-nmo150-450-800-1050 Larsen 150/450/800 NMO] |
− | + | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantm/3912.html Comet SBB-2NMO 2/440 Antenna (via Universal Radio)] | |
− | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/ | + | * [https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-1724b?_pos=1&_sid=137cbd161&_ss=r MFJ 1724B 2m/440 Mag Mount] |
− | * [ | + | * [https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-1728b?_pos=1&_sid=6f71052b4&_ss=r MFJ 1728B 2/6m Mag Mount] |
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===Base Antennas=== | ===Base Antennas=== | ||
− | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.dpdproductions.com DPD Productions] |
− | * [ | + | * [https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-1740?_pos=1&_sid=15e5ccf04&_ss=r MFJ 1740 2m Ground Plane] |
− | * [ | + | * [https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-1866?_pos=1&_sid=841d4f417&_ss=r MFJ 1866 Discone] |
− | * [ | + | * [https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-1868?_pos=1&_sid=8f833e224&_ss=r MFJ 1868 Discone] |
− | + | * [http://www.scannermaster.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=13%2D540456 Scanner Master Discone] | |
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* [http://www.alternativewireless.com/cellular-antennas/wilson-antennas/wilson_yagi_antenna.html Wilson Cellular Yagi (via Alternative Wireless)] | * [http://www.alternativewireless.com/cellular-antennas/wilson-antennas/wilson_yagi_antenna.html Wilson Cellular Yagi (via Alternative Wireless)] | ||
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Back to [[Antennas]] | Back to [[Antennas]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Antennas]] |
Revision as of 01:55, 30 November 2020
Welcome to the Scanner Antennas page. Here, you'll find links for antennas covering 30 Mhz and up. In addition, specific models mentioned in the Antennas forum at RadioReference are linked here for future reference.
If you're a newcomer or old hat, or anywhere in between, when installing antennas, Safety First.
Make this link a must read. Don't become a statistic!
Contents
Commercial Retailers
- American Communications Systems Antenex products page
- Antennas.US
- Arrow Antennas
- Austin Antennas (via RFWiz.com)
- B Squared Engineering
- CenterFire Antenna Co.
- Cheapham.Com ham and scanner antennas
- Comtelco
- DPD Productions
- Elk Antennas
- Laird Technologies
- MFJ Enterprises
- Scanner Antennas
- MP Antennas
- Remtronix Antennas
- Russell Industries
- Scanner Master Antennas
- Scanner Antennas - Via Nevada Radio, UK
- TESSCO Antennas Page
- Universal Radio Scanner Antennas page
- VenTenna Commercial Antennas
- VenTenna Ham Antennas
- WinRadio Antennas
Coax Suppliers and Connectors
- Picking the right coax for your setup is very important. As you go higher in frequency, the loss from a cheap cable can be significant. Here's a good page on the subject
- Coax Suppliers
- Other Accessories
Homebrew, Tech and Reviews
- Homebrew
- AC6V homebrew antenna links This is a must read
- A quick and simple 2 meter ground plane project
- DIY Antenna Mounting Bracket
- Reinforce the ScanTenna against high wind damage
- The NA4IT Cheap Dual Band Ground Plane
- Building A Homebrewed Off-Center Fed Dipole Scanner Antenna.
- VHF/UHF Yagi Antenna Design
- KISS (Keep it simple, stupid) The Bazooka antenna
- The Multiband Scanner antenna. Not my design, just don't know the original URL to the page.
- Technical
Specific Antenna Models
Please place links to specific models discussed in the RR forums that work well here.
Portable (Rubber Ducks)
- MFJ 1716 2m/440 Rubber Duck
- RadioWare Seeker 800 Mhz Duckie
- Remtronix Duckie Antennas
- Includes the popular 800 Mhz previously sold by Radio Shack
- Universal Radio links
Portable (Stubby)
Mobile Antennas
- Austin Spectra (via RFWiz.com)
- Larsen 150/450/800 NMO
- Comet SBB-2NMO 2/440 Antenna (via Universal Radio)
- MFJ 1724B 2m/440 Mag Mount
- MFJ 1728B 2/6m Mag Mount
Base Antennas
- DPD Productions
- MFJ 1740 2m Ground Plane
- MFJ 1866 Discone
- MFJ 1868 Discone
- Scanner Master Discone
- Wilson Cellular Yagi (via Alternative Wireless)
Back to Antennas