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[Andrew Weyant]

Hello Guys.  I listen to a lot of 800 mhz with my scanner.  By far the best
antenna that I have purchased and now use for this band is the Max 800 antenna.
It is cut specifically for the 800 - 900mhz band.  It has 3 ground radials that
just suck the signals in.  And a bnc connector is attached via a short piece of
3/8 in hard line.  This is the best investment I've made since I started
scanning.  The antenna can be had from these two places, that I know of.  Good
luck.

Andy Weyant

http://www.shomertec.com/item.cfm?variable=189
http://www.grove-ent.com/

Mike Urich wrote:

> From: "John Jensen" <john@wxwarn1.com>
>
> > Mike but do these VHF/UHF antenna's cover a 800 mhz sysytem the VHF/UHF
> for
> > ham bands cover 146 and 440 so tell me how that is gonna give good
> coverage
> > for 800 mhz. Just a good question in my mind.
>
> Mike wrote
>
> This is way too easy ... ever use a 40 meter dipole on 15 meters?
> Harmonic's ... radio 101 made real simple ...
>
> Q) What's the second harmonic of 420-450 mHz?
> A) 840-900 mHz.
>
> Q)What's the third harmonic?
> A) 1.26-1.35 gHz.
>
> Q) Do these look familiar?  (tongue in cheek not sarcastic)
>
> Granted you will get a little mismatch at the second harmonic but not enough
> to be concerned about for a scanner.  Besides most of what is monitored on
> 800-956 is going to be repeater outputs ... very little low power or simplex
> work.  If you need high gain on 800-900 then I'd go with the Antenna
> Specialists repeater antennas.  A little pricey for a 800 mHz mono band
> antenna but worth it if you're looking for high gain and great quality.
>
> Something I was hoping some would ask but hasn't ... feedline anyone?  What
> are you going to hook it up with?
>
> Mike Urich,   KA5CVH
> www.ka5cvh.com
> LaPorte TX   EL-29
>
> Amateur Radio *IS* a contact sport!
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