Another Antenna question...

**Ranger379** · 06-18-2007, 06:15 PM

hey guys. im looking for a new scanner antenna. i have a RS Pro-2054 scanner with one of those cheap RS antennas. it picks up pretty well but (as most will know of they have one) the magnet is VERY WEAK! hit a decent pot hole or a leaf on a tree, lol, the thing falls over. not only is it scratching my paint but im worried about it coming down and craking my window too. also, i am a vol. fireman, and the other day i was going on a call and the dang antenna fell over, which means i have to pull over and sit the thing back up, cant have this happening anymore!

so anyway im looking for suggestions on a new anteanna with great reception and a stronger magnet. my wilson lil wil has 50lb pull strength and i have NEVER had a problem with it. i think this has a pull strength of 5 lbs lol

thanks alot for the help guys!

**Ranger379** · 06-19-2007, 02:29 PM

update: i tried just putting a stronger magnet in my current antenna...didnt work, what is everyone else using around here?

**bart99gt** · 06-19-2007, 03:05 PM

I use an MFJ NMO style mag mount base with a Larsen tri-band antenna. Its really optimized for UHF, but it works OK on VHF. When I want to listen to VHF stuff, I just switch it out with my Larsen 2/70 whip that I use with my mobile ham rig. That antenna does a much nicer job with VHF public safety, railroad and aviation communications.

The old Radio Shack mag mount scanner antenna used to be great, but I understand that the newer ones are fraught with problems, most notably the loading coils breaking.

**Ranger379** · 06-19-2007, 08:04 PM

ya the RS brand antennas arent the best. the screw in the base is all rusty and wont stay tight either. could you point me in the direction of a good anteanna? like website? around here everyone uses high band like 460.XXX, 453.XXX,, 462.XXX, and a few low bands like 155.XXX, 154.XXX and 33.XXX. if this helps when picking an antenna

**Ranger379** · 06-23-2007, 04:01 PM

i took my antenna apart and tightened it up so its not wobbly now. but i still wanna replace it

**Carolina 5-O** · 06-23-2007, 05:02 PM

I have used several different monitor antennas from Antenna Specialists, satisfied with each of them.
http://www.antenna.com/product_overv...i?id_num=10454

**Ranger379** · 06-23-2007, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Carolina 5-O

I have used several different monitor antennas from Antenna Specialists, satisfied with each of them.
http://www.antenna.com/product_overv...i?id_num=10454

the MONR33 says it will pick up lowband, VHF and UHF, which is good b/c everyone around here is on a different band. i need from 33.980 up to 475.975 this will pick all of those up right?

**Carolina 5-O** · 06-23-2007, 05:09 PM

Model #......................Frequency Range........................ Mount Type
MONR33 25-50 MHz, 130-174 MHz, 540-512 MHz 3/8” hole roof or deck base

Other choices too.
http://www.antenna.com/product_categ...m=57&styleid=6

**Ranger379** · 06-23-2007, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Carolina 5-O

Model #......................Frequency Range........................ Mount Type
MONR33 25-50 MHz, 130-174 MHz, 540-512 MHz 3/8” hole roof or deck base

well i will double check but i think that covers all of the frequencies around here, i think i will get that one and put it on a magnet

feedback on that setup is welcome, thanks guys