Brian's 20-006 Handheld Antenna
Review
The Basics:
| Model |
20-006 |
| Type |
Telescoping Whip |
| Freq Range |
30 - 1300 MHz |
| Price |
$ 10.00 |
| Store |
Radio Shack |
Construction:
The 20-006 antenna is constructed as a telescoping whip with a coil
in the middle. Both sections above and below the coil can be collapsed
together to 6 inches or expanded together to 26 inches. It uses a BNC
connection to attach to your portable scanner.
Performance:
I have only tested this antenna at my desk at work next to my computer
with my BC245xlt handheld scanner. I have noticed a considerable difference
in reception with the 20-006 over the stock duckie, but have also noticed
an increase interference problem but that could be due to the scanner location
next to my monitor. You can collapse the antenna to match the frequency you are
receiving. I have found a big improvement in the low band, aircraft bands, high band,
and the uhf band but haven't noticed a difference in the 800 mhz band.
My 2 cents:
For a 10 bucks, the 20-006 is a good investment to improve
reception on your handheld scanner. You are limited when walking around
with this antenna because it's not flexable and it's long but if your not moving
your scanner around, it beats the stock duckie antenna your scanner came with.
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