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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.
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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 [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.antenex.com Antenex Antennas]
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* [http://www.ameradio.com/brands/12/categories.html American Communications Systems Antenex products page]
* [http://www.rfwiz.com/AustinAntenna/AustinAntenna_InfoDat.htm Austin Antennas (via RFWiz.com)]
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* [https://www.antennas.us/ Antennas.US]  
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* [http://www.arrowantennas.com/ Arrow Antennas]
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* [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.cheapham.com/ant-mob.html Cheapham.Com ham and scanner antennas]
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* [https://www.cheapham.com/antennas-1/ Cheapham.Com ham and scanner antennas]
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* [http://www.comtelcoantennas.com Comtelco]
 
* [http://www.dpdproductions.com/ DPD Productions]
 
* [http://www.dpdproductions.com/ DPD Productions]
* [http://www.grove-ent.com/scannerantennas.html Grove Scanner Antennas page]
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* [http://www.elkantennas.com/ Elk Antennas]
* [http://www.grove-ent.com/handheldscannerantennas.html Grove Handheld Scanner Antennas page]
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* [https://connectivity.lairdtech.com/rf-antennas Laird Technologies]
* [http://www.hamradio.com/web/newcat/hrocat10.pdf Ham Radio Outlet Antennas (PDF)]
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* [https://mfjenterprises.com/search?q=vhf+%2F+uhf+Antenna MFJ Enterprises]
* [http://www.mfjenterprises.com MFJ Enterprises]
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* [http://www.k1cra.com/searchresults.asp?cat=1915 Scanner Antennas]
* [http://www.niljon.com NilJon Antennas]
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* [https://www.mpantenna.com/antenna-products/ MP Antennas]
* [http://www.nevadaradio.co.uk/acatalog/scanmaster-antennas.html Scanmaster Scanner Antennas - Via Nevada Radio, UK]
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* [https://remtronix.com/antennas/ Remtronix Antennas]
* [http://www.tessco.com/products/productHierarchy.do?tabId=Antennas+and+Base+Station+Systems TESSCO Antennas Page]
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* [http://www.russellind.com/Russell/Antennas/main.htm Russell Industries]
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* [https://www.scannermaster.com/Antennas_for_Police_Scanner_Radios_s/2.htm Scanner Master Antennas]
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* [https://www.nevadaradio.co.uk/category/amateur-radio/antennas/ Scanner Antennas - Via Nevada Radio, UK]
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* [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://shop.waltel.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/4 Waltel Handheld Antennas]
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* [http://www.ventenna.com/Commercial-Pricing.html VenTenna Commercial Antennas]
* [http://shop.waltel.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/10 Waltel Mobile Antennas]
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* [http://www.ventenna.com/Ham-Description.html VenTenna Ham Antennas]
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* [https://www.winradio.com/home/antennas.htm WinRadio Antennas]
  
===Coax Suppliers, Filters and other accessories===
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===Coax Suppliers and Connectors===
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* 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
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; Coax Suppliers
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* [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]
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* [https://usacoax.com/ USA Coax (MPD Digital)]
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; Other Accessories
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* [http://www.showmecables.com/showProducts.asp?category_id=317 Coax cable connectors and adaptors]
 
* [http://www.pasternack.com/ Adapters]
 
* [http://www.pasternack.com/ Adapters]
* [http://www.iceradioproducts.com/filtersrf.html ICE Filters Page]
 
* [http://shop.waltel.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=1&keywords=mbc&x=0&y=0 Mobile/Base Converters (via Waltel)]
 
* [http://www.radiofilters.com Radiofilters.Com]
 
* [http://www.parelectronics.com/ Par Electronics]
 
* [http://www.scannermaster.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=39 Scanner Master Filters page]
 
* [http://users.erols.com/rfc/index1.htm The RF Connection]
 
* [http://www.timesmicrowave.com/ Time Microwave, manufacturer of LMR series cable]
 
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==Homebrew, Tech and Reviews==
 
==Homebrew, Tech and Reviews==
* [http://myweb.accessus.net/~090/antenna.html Anthony Haukap's Antenna Challenge]
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; Homebrew
* [http://hamradio.arc.nasa.gov/coaxcableloss.html Coax Cable Loss Table]
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* [http://ac6v.com/antprojects.php AC6V homebrew antenna links] This is a '''must read'''
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/37 EHam review of V/UHF Omni antennas (includes some HT antennas)]
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* [http://www.hamuniverse.com/2metergp.html A quick and simple 2 meter ground plane project]
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* [[DIY Antenna Mounting Bracket]]
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* [[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.strongsignals.net/access/image/antennas/bearwires.gif Modifying the RS MagMount antenna]
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* Building A [[Homebrewed Off-Center Fed Dipole]] Scanner Antenna.
* [http://www.northwestradio.com/interceptnw/antennas.htm Northwest Radio's review on mobile antennas]  
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* [http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/jump2.cgi?ID=11183 VHF/UHF Yagi Antenna Design]
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* [http://www.iw5edi.com/ham-radio/?the-vertical-bazooka-antenna,18 KISS (Keep it simple, stupid)] The Bazooka antenna
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* [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
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* [[Grounding Bulkhead with supressors for your scanning station]]
  
===Strong Signals Pages===
 
* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/content/antenna.html Antennas page]
 
* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/content/co-ax.html Coax Cable]
 
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/content/opi_ant.html#p0001 User Antenna Opinions]
 
* '''NOTE:''' Mixed Scanner and HF/MW Loop antennas mentioned here
 
* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=ant&num=004  NilJon Super M Mobile Review]
 
* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=ant&num=001  SkyScan 1300 Desktop Antenna Review]
 
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==Specific Antenna Models==
 
==Specific Antenna Models==
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Please place links to specific models discussed in the RR forums that work well here.
 
===Portable (Rubber Ducks)===
 
===Portable (Rubber Ducks)===
* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantht/3938.html Comet Miracle Baby (via Universal)]
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* [https://mfjenterprises.com/collections/mfj/products/mfj-1716?_pos=1&_sid=9ba015aa2&_ss=r MFJ 1716 2m/440 Rubber Duck]
* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanants/2368.html Diamond RH77CA (via Universal)]
 
* [http://www.grove-ent.com/ANT22.html Max Systems 800 Mhz Portable Antenna (via Grove Enterprises)]
 
* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanants/1687.html Maldol AL500H Extended Duck (via Universal)]
 
* [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/products.php?prodid=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]
* [http://shop.waltel.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/4_5/products_id/187 Waltel 800 Mhz High Gain Duckie Antenna (SM Connector)]
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* [https://remtronix.com/antennas/ Remtronix Duckie Antennas]
* [http://www.durhamradio.com/s/home.php?cat=1835 Watson Extended Ducks (via Durham Radio)]
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** Includes the popular 800 Mhz previously sold by Radio Shack
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; Universal Radio links
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* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantht/3938.html Comet Miracle Baby]
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* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanants/2368.html Diamond RH77CA]
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* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantht/0795.html Diamond RHF40]
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* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanants/1687.html Maldol AL500H Extended Duck]
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===Portable (Stubby)===
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* [https://www.optoelectronics.com/antennas Optoelectronics DB32 2" Stubby]
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===Mobile Antennas===
 
===Mobile Antennas===
* [http://shop.waltel.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/478 Antenex ATXABSCANC Scanner Antenna (via Waltel)]
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* [https://www.rfwiz.com/austin-antenna-products/austin-antenna-spectra Austin Spectra (via RFWiz.com)]
* [http://shop.waltel.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/10_12/products_id/603 Antenna Spec. 806-869 On Glass Antenna (via Waltel)]
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* [https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/larsen-nmo150-450-800-1050 Larsen 150/450/800 NMO]
* [http://www.rfwiz.com/AustinAntenna/AustinAntennaSpectra.htm Austin Spectra (via RFWiz.com)]
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* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantm/3912.html Comet SBB-2NMO 2/440 Antenna (via Universal Radio)]
* [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/products.php?prodid=MFJ-1724B MFJ 1724B 2m/440 Mag Mount]
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* [https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-1724b?_pos=1&_sid=137cbd161&_ss=r MFJ 1724B 2m/440 Mag Mount]
* [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/products.php?prodid=MFJ-1728B MFJ 1728B 2/6m Mag Mount]
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* [https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-1728b?_pos=1&_sid=6f71052b4&_ss=r MFJ 1728B 2/6m Mag Mount]
* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanants/1190.html Valor PMM3B Mobile antenna (via Universal)]
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* [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102469 Radio Shack 20-032 Mag Mount antenna]
 
* [http://www.wilsonelectronics.com/antennas/wcmagnet.htm Wilson Mag Mount Cellular Antenna]
 
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===Base Antennas===
 
===Base Antennas===
* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanants/2732.html Antennacraft ST2 (via Universal)]
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* [http://www.dpdproductions.com DPD Productions]
* [http://www.antennawarehouse.com/Scanner/Scan-log.htm Antenna Warehouse Log Periodic Scanner Beam]
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* [https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-1740?_pos=1&_sid=15e5ccf04&_ss=r MFJ 1740 2m Ground Plane]
* [http://www.antennawarehouse.com/Scanner/Scantenna.htm Antenna Warehouse Scantenna]
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* [https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-1866?_pos=1&_sid=841d4f417&_ss=r MFJ 1866 Discone]
* [http://www.rfparts.com/diamond/d130j.html Diamond D130J Discone]
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* [https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-1868?_pos=1&_sid=8f833e224&_ss=r MFJ 1868 Discone]
* [http://www.grove-ent.com/BEAMII.html Grove Scanner Beam]
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* [http://www.scannermaster.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=13%2D540456 Scanner Master Discone]  
* [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/products.php?prodid=MFJ-1740 MFJ 1740 2m Ground Plane]
 
* [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/products.php?prodid=MFJ-1866 MFJ 1866 Discone (No coax/hardware)]
 
* [http://www.mfjenterprises.com/products.php?prodid=MFJ-1868 MFJ 1868 Discone (Coax/Hardware)]
 
* [http://www.parelectronics.com/ant_scanner.htm Par Electronics MON-3]
 
* [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103641&cp=2032052.2032075.2032078.2032098&pg=2&parentPage=family Radio Shack 20-176 G-P Antenna]
 
* [http://shop.waltel.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/10_12/products_id/719 Waltel 800 Mhz 5 db Collinear Mobile Antenna]
 
 
* [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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Revision as of 20:55, 29 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!

Commercial Retailers


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


Technical

Specific Antenna Models

Please place links to specific models discussed in the RR forums that work well here.

Portable (Rubber Ducks)

Universal Radio links


Portable (Stubby)


Mobile Antennas


Base Antennas


Back to Antennas