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− | Welcome to the Scanner Antennas page. Here, you'll find links for antennas covering 30 | + | 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''' | + | If you're a newcomer or old hat, or anywhere in between, when installing antennas, '''Safety First'''.<br> |
− | Make | + | Make this [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/antsafety.html link] a must read. Don't become a statistic! |
==Commercial Retailers== | ==Commercial Retailers== | ||
* [http://www.ameradio.com/brands/12/categories.html American Communications Systems Antenex products page] | * [http://www.ameradio.com/brands/12/categories.html American Communications Systems Antenex products page] | ||
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* [https://www.antennas.us/ Antennas.US] | * [https://www.antennas.us/ Antennas.US] | ||
* [http://www.arrowantennas.com/ Arrow Antennas] | * [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.] | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.cheapham.com/antennas-1/ Cheapham.Com ham and scanner antennas] |
* [http://www.comtelcoantennas.com Comtelco] | * [http://www.comtelcoantennas.com Comtelco] | ||
* [http://www.dpdproductions.com/ DPD Productions] | * [http://www.dpdproductions.com/ DPD Productions] | ||
* [http://www.elkantennas.com/ Elk Antennas] | * [http://www.elkantennas.com/ Elk Antennas] | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://connectivity.lairdtech.com/rf-antennas Laird Technologies] |
− | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Categories.php?sub=0&ref=4 MFJ Enterprises] |
− | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.k1cra.com/searchresults.asp?cat=1915 Scanner Antennas] |
* [http://www.mpantenna.com/products/ MP (Niljon) Antennas] | * [http://www.mpantenna.com/products/ MP (Niljon) Antennas] | ||
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* [http://www.russellind.com/Russell/Antennas/main.htm Russell Industries] | * [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] | ||
* [http://www.nevadaradio.co.uk/acatalog/scanmaster-antennas.html Scanmaster Scanner Antennas - Via Nevada Radio, UK] | * [http://www.nevadaradio.co.uk/acatalog/scanmaster-antennas.html Scanmaster Scanner Antennas - Via Nevada Radio, UK] | ||
* [http://www.isopole.com/english/homeen/homeen.htm Spectral] | * [http://www.isopole.com/english/homeen/homeen.htm Spectral] | ||
+ | * [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://www.ventenna.com/Commercial-Pricing.html VenTenna Commercial Antennas] | * [http://www.ventenna.com/Commercial-Pricing.html VenTenna Commercial Antennas] | ||
* [http://www.ventenna.com/Ham-Description.html VenTenna Ham Antennas] | * [http://www.ventenna.com/Ham-Description.html VenTenna Ham Antennas] | ||
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===Coax Suppliers, Filters and other accessories=== | ===Coax Suppliers, Filters and other accessories=== | ||
; Coax Suppliers | ; Coax Suppliers | ||
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* [http://www.cablexperts.com/cfdocs/banner3.cfm Cable X-Perts, Inc.] | * [http://www.cablexperts.com/cfdocs/banner3.cfm Cable X-Perts, Inc.] | ||
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* [http://www.timesmicrowave.com/ Times Microwave, manufacturer of LMR series cable] | * [http://www.timesmicrowave.com/ Times Microwave, manufacturer of LMR series cable] | ||
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; Filters | ; Filters | ||
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* [http://www.iceradioproducts.com/filtersrf.html ICE Filters Page] | * [http://www.iceradioproducts.com/filtersrf.html ICE Filters Page] | ||
* [http://www.parelectronics.com/ Par Electronics] | * [http://www.parelectronics.com/ Par Electronics] | ||
* [http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=39 Scanner Master Filters page] | * [http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=39 Scanner Master Filters page] | ||
* [http://www.stridsberg.com/prod02.htm Stridsberg Engineering Filter page] | * [http://www.stridsberg.com/prod02.htm Stridsberg Engineering Filter page] | ||
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; Other Accessories | ; Other Accessories | ||
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* [http://www.pasternack.com/ Adapters] | * [http://www.pasternack.com/ Adapters] | ||
* [http://www.testpath.com/ Adapters] | * [http://www.testpath.com/ Adapters] | ||
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==Preamps/Splitters== | ==Preamps/Splitters== | ||
* [http://www.anglelinear.com/ Angle Linear] | * [http://www.anglelinear.com/ Angle Linear] | ||
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* [http://www.advancedreceiver.com/index.html AR2 Communications Products] | * [http://www.advancedreceiver.com/index.html AR2 Communications Products] | ||
* [http://www.digital-loggers.com/multi.html Digital Loggers Wideband RF Multicoupler] | * [http://www.digital-loggers.com/multi.html Digital Loggers Wideband RF Multicoupler] | ||
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* [http://www.rfbayinc.com/ RF Bay Inc.] | * [http://www.rfbayinc.com/ RF Bay Inc.] | ||
* [http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=45 Scanner Master amplifiers] | * [http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=45 Scanner Master amplifiers] | ||
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**[http://www.stridsberg.com/prod03.htm Amplifiers] | **[http://www.stridsberg.com/prod03.htm Amplifiers] | ||
**[http://www.stridsberg.com/prod01.htm Multicouplers] | **[http://www.stridsberg.com/prod01.htm Multicouplers] | ||
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==Homebrew, Tech and Reviews== | ==Homebrew, Tech and Reviews== | ||
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* [http://www.hamuniverse.com/2metergp.html A quick and simple 2 meter ground plane project] | * [http://www.hamuniverse.com/2metergp.html A quick and simple 2 meter ground plane project] | ||
* [[DIY Antenna Mounting Bracket]] | * [[DIY Antenna Mounting Bracket]] | ||
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* [[media:Reinforcescantenna.jpg|Reinforce the ScanTenna against high wind damage]] | * [[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] | ||
* Building A [[Homebrewed Off-Center Fed Dipole]] Scanner Antenna. | * Building A [[Homebrewed Off-Center Fed Dipole]] Scanner Antenna. | ||
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* [http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/jump2.cgi?ID=11183 VHF/UHF Yagi Antenna Design] | * [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.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.] | + | * [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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; NilJon Reviews from MT | ; NilJon Reviews from MT | ||
* [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mt2000reviews.html#Nil-Jon%20Scanner%20Antennas NilJon Scanner Antennas] | * [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mt2000reviews.html#Nil-Jon%20Scanner%20Antennas NilJon Scanner Antennas] | ||
+ | * [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mt1999reviews.html#Nil-Jon NilJon Review from March MT 'Scanning Report' by Richard Barnett] | ||
; Other Reviews | ; Other Reviews | ||
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* [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mt2000reviews.html#AOR%20Antennas The AOR Antenna Line - comments from MT] | * [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mt2000reviews.html#AOR%20Antennas The AOR Antenna Line - comments from MT] | ||
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/37 EHam review of V/UHF Omni antennas (includes some HT antennas)] | * [http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/37 EHam review of V/UHF Omni antennas (includes some HT antennas)] | ||
* [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mt2002reviews.html#Magnetic-Mount%20Scanner%20Antennas Magnetic Mount Scanner antennas reviews from MT] | * [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mt2002reviews.html#Magnetic-Mount%20Scanner%20Antennas Magnetic Mount Scanner antennas reviews from MT] | ||
* [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mt2001reviews.html#PAR%20MON-3%20VHF/UHF%20Antenna PAR MON-3 VHF/UHF Antenna review from MT] | * [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mt2001reviews.html#PAR%20MON-3%20VHF/UHF%20Antenna PAR MON-3 VHF/UHF Antenna review from MT] | ||
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; Technical | ; Technical | ||
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* [[Grounding Bulkhead with supressors for your scanning station]] | * [[Grounding Bulkhead with supressors for your scanning station]] | ||
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; WinRadio Antenna Reviews from MT | ; WinRadio Antenna Reviews from MT | ||
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* [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mt2001reviews.html#WiNRADiO%20AX-31B%20Planar%20Antenna WinRadio AX-31B Planar Antenna] | * [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mt2001reviews.html#WiNRADiO%20AX-31B%20Planar%20Antenna WinRadio AX-31B Planar Antenna] | ||
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==Specific Antenna Models== | ==Specific Antenna Models== | ||
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* [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1716 MFJ 1716 2m/440 Rubber Duck] | * [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1716 MFJ 1716 2m/440 Rubber Duck] | ||
* [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] | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://remtronix.com/antennas/ Remtronix Duckie Antennas] |
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; Universal Radio links | ; Universal Radio links | ||
* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantht/3938.html Comet Miracle Baby] | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantht/3938.html Comet Miracle Baby] | ||
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===Mobile Antennas=== | ===Mobile Antennas=== | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.rfwiz.com/austin-antenna-products/austin-antenna-spectra Austin Spectra (via RFWiz.com)] |
* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantm/3912.html Comet SBB-2NMO 2/440 Antenna (via Universal Radio)] | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantm/3912.html Comet SBB-2NMO 2/440 Antenna (via Universal Radio)] | ||
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* [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1724B MFJ 1724B 2m/440 Mag Mount] | * [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1724B MFJ 1724B 2m/440 Mag Mount] | ||
* [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1728B MFJ 1728B 2/6m Mag Mount] | * [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1728B MFJ 1728B 2/6m Mag Mount] | ||
* [http://www.mpantenna.com/products/superM_classic_mobile.shtml Niljon Super-M mobile] | * [http://www.mpantenna.com/products/superM_classic_mobile.shtml Niljon Super-M mobile] | ||
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===Base Antennas=== | ===Base Antennas=== | ||
* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanants/2732.html Antennacraft ST2 (via Universal)] | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanants/2732.html Antennacraft ST2 (via Universal)] | ||
− | * [http://www.dpdproductions.com DPD | + | * [http://www.dpdproductions.com DPD Productions] |
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* [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1740 MFJ 1740 2m Ground Plane] | * [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1740 MFJ 1740 2m Ground Plane] | ||
* [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1866 MFJ 1866 Discone (No coax/hardware)] | * [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1866 MFJ 1866 Discone (No coax/hardware)] | ||
* [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1868 MFJ 1868 Discone (Coax/Hardware)] | * [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1868 MFJ 1868 Discone (Coax/Hardware)] | ||
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* [http://www.scannermaster.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=13%2D540456 Scanner Master Discone] | * [http://www.scannermaster.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=13%2D540456 Scanner Master Discone] | ||
* [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)] |
Revision as of 15:41, 9 January 2019
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 (Niljon) Antennas
- Remtronix Antennas
- Russell Industries
- Scanner Master Antennas
- Scanmaster Scanner Antennas - Via Nevada Radio, UK
- Spectral
- TESSCO Antennas Page
- Universal Radio Scanner Antennas page
- VenTenna Commercial Antennas
- VenTenna Ham Antennas
Coax Suppliers, Filters and other accessories
- Coax Suppliers
- Filters
- Other Accessories
Preamps/Splitters
- Angle Linear
- AR2 Communications Products
- Digital Loggers Wideband RF Multicoupler
- RF Bay Inc.
- Scanner Master amplifiers
- Stridsberg Engineering products
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.
- NilJon Reviews from MT
- Other Reviews
- The AOR Antenna Line - comments from MT
- EHam review of V/UHF Omni antennas (includes some HT antennas)
- Magnetic Mount Scanner antennas reviews from MT
- PAR MON-3 VHF/UHF Antenna review from MT
- Technical
- WinRadio Antenna Reviews from MT
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
Mobile Antennas
- Austin Spectra (via RFWiz.com)
- Comet SBB-2NMO 2/440 Antenna (via Universal Radio)
- MFJ 1724B 2m/440 Mag Mount
- MFJ 1728B 2/6m Mag Mount
- Niljon Super-M mobile
Base Antennas
- Antennacraft ST2 (via Universal)
- DPD Productions
- MFJ 1740 2m Ground Plane
- MFJ 1866 Discone (No coax/hardware)
- MFJ 1868 Discone (Coax/Hardware)
- Niljon Super-M Base
- Scanner Master Discone
- Wilson Cellular Yagi (via Alternative Wireless)
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