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

[Doug Kitchener]

If you score some at a hamfest for $2, you could get a bunch of them and sell them for $15 postpaid and do all right!  I'll take two!

Yeah, I was surprised when I went looking.  And dismayed.

:)

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> From: w4jecom at w4je.com
> To: Jack.Smith at cox.net
> Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:02:24 -0500
> CC: Scan-DC at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Trying to save a few $$ on fully adjustable BNC back-of-set scanner antennas
>
> Thanks Jack and Doug.
>
> I noticed that MFJ has a similar item (MFJ-1811 I believe) to the Ramsey
> item. I wonder how the quality is?
>
> For higher frequencies, I also noticed that there are "surplus" Senheiser
> wireless mic antennas available on eBay (item 170411109891). But those look
> like they only extend to maybe 9" or so, so probably only decent receiving
> antennas at UHF and above.
>
> You would think that these things would be available for cheap at hamfests,
> but I don't recall ever seeing them. No doubt once I plunk down a bunch of
> money to acquire some, I'll see them at the next hamfest for $2 each.
>
> Cheers,
> Andy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jack Smith [mailto:Jack.Smith at cox.net]
> Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 4:49 PM
> To: w4jecom at w4je.com
> Cc: Scan-DC at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Trying to save a few $$ 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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