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

[Andy]

Thanks to Mike A. and everyone else on their replies.  I'm on my way now.

Andy L.

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Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 7:09 PM
Subject: [Scan-DC] Re: Radio Shack mag mount and mobile antennas


>  Tonite, Andy wrote:
> ======================
> 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.
> ======================
>  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
> editor, Strong Signals software page
>
>
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