Fw: [Scanner] (no subject)

[Mike Urich]

> From: "jeboyd" <jeboyd@ussonet.net>
>
> > Dear Group,
> > I'm new to this group and was wondering, if a person wanted to go "big
> time"
> > and put up a big antenna for scanning, what would it be?  And where
could
> I
> > get it?
>
>
> Mike wrote
>
> It is my opinion that probably one of the best antennas you can use for a
> scanner is just about any dual band V/UHF amateur radio antenna.  I use my
> Comet GP-9 on my scanner occasionally with more than excellent results.
Now
> if you are wanting to include the VHF-Lo frequencies 30-50 mHz I would use
> the Comet GP-15 which is for the 6/2/.7 meter ham bands.  For all around
> good coverage the discone antenna's are quite good too, they just don't
> offer any gain.  My personal opinion on any type of Yagi/Quad/LPDA for
> scanners is pretty much a waste of money unless there is something
specific
> you need to monitor that is outside the reach of an omni or you need the
F/B
> ratio that a beam will provide.
>
> The internet is loaded with sites to spend your money however I'd use
either
> AES, HRO.
>
> Links on my web-site http://www.ka5cvh.com/dealers.htm
>
> Mike Urich,   KA5CVH
> www.ka5cvh.com
> LaPorte TX   EL-29
>
> Amateur Radio *IS* a contact sport!
>