[Scan-DC] Trying to save a few $$ on fully adjustable BNC back-of-set scanner antennas

[Andrew Clegg]

Thanks Jack and Doug.

I noticed that MFJ has a similar item (MFJ-1811 I believe) to the Ramsey
item. I wonder how the quality is?

For higher frequencies, I also noticed that there are "surplus" Senheiser
wireless mic antennas available on eBay (item 170411109891). But those look
like they only extend to maybe 9" or so, so probably only decent receiving
antennas at UHF and above.

You would think that these things would be available for cheap at hamfests,
but I don't recall ever seeing them. No doubt once I plunk down a bunch of
money to acquire some, I'll see them at the next hamfest for $2 each.

Cheers,
Andy


-----Original Message-----
From: Jack Smith [mailto:Jack.Smith at cox.net]
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 4:49 PM
To: w4jecom at w4je.com
Cc: Scan-DC at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Trying to save a few $$ on fully adjustable BNC
back-of-set scanner antennas


Ramsey Electronics has a BNC telescoping antenna for around $15, but the
maximum extended length is 19".
http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/cgi-bin/commerce.exe?preadd=action&key=WA10

Jack K8ZOA


Andrew Clegg wrote:
> Howdy gang,
>
> Does anyone know a less expensive source for a fully adjustable
back-of-set
> scanner antenna, comparable to this one sold by ScannerMaster:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yd7g977
>
> I would like to acquire several to use with my spectrum analyzers and
> scanners. But at $23 + postage each, the cost adds up. I have one of these
> for my AOR 8200-MKIII scanner, and they are quite nice, but the
AOR-branded
> model is even more: $30.
>
> Note that the cheap ones that come with desktop Bearcats aren't what I'm
> looking for, since the plastic BNC connector is not very secure and the
> antenna is only adjustable in one plane instead of two.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Cheers,
> Andy
>
>
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