[Scan-DC] Re: Radio Shack mag mount and mobile antennas

[ka3jjz at netscape.com]

  Tonite, Andy wrote:
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Can anyone tell me the proper length of the antenna segments on the Radio 
Shack Mag Mount Mobile Scanner Antenna Catalog #: 20-032?   I'd like to 
optimize it for 406-512 MHz UHF and 851-868 MHz.

Also, while on the topic, I'm looking for an outstanding mobile antenna that operates optimally in the ranges mentioned above.
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  Andy - go to the antennas page at Strong Signals:

  http://www.strongsignals.net/access/content/antenna.html

  There's a diagram under 'mobile mounts' that shows a RS Mag mount antenna and how to recut it for more efficient operation. I'm not sure it's the same one as what you've got there, but it will be a start.

  As for other mobile antennas, there are several links on that page that will give you a good start; the Northwest page comparing numerous mobile antennas, the NilJon page (which would be my choice) and several other spots (including EHam) that have user comments on antennas.

  That should keep you busy for awhile  :.))  73s Mike  

links editor,Capitol Hill Monitors
Utility Monitoring Central
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