Radio Shack Mobile "Cellular Look-Alike" Glass-Mount Scanner Antenna

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★★★☆☆
3.4

based on 33 reviews  

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★★★★☆
3.6

 

$29.99 at RadioShack

 
 

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Pros

  • Durable (21)
  • Easy setup (20)
  • Strong signal (11)
  • Good value (8)
  • Easy to use (7)
  • Good reception (5)
  • Attractive design (4)
  • Fine-tuning (4)
  • Easy to install (1)
  • Looks great (1)
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Cons

  • Poor reception / weak antenna (9)
  • Flimsy (6)
  • Did not receive very well (1)
  • No gain in reception (1)

Best Uses

  • Portable devices (9)
  • Car (1)
  • Cars trucks (1)
  • Mobile applications (1)
  • Mobilevehicle (1)
 
 
 

Provided by RadioShack

Mobile glass-mount scanner antenna designed specifically for handheld scanners.

Specification Description
Model 20-011
Accessory Indicator Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits No holes to drill for convenient, no damage mountingEasily installs on windows or windshieldCovers 25 to 1300MHz
Body Material Multi
Cables Included 16 ft RSG58 cable with BNC and TNC connectors
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin United States
Description Header A great antenna for handheld scanners
Display Catalog Number 20-011
Enclosure Color Black
Included in the Box Antenna16-ft. cable with BNC connectorAlcohol wipeCoupler box
Inputs 2 x BNC(Cable)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model 20-011
Model No model information available
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Outputs 2 x BNC(Cable)
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Length 22
Product Type Scanner/HAM
Supported Languages English

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Last update: Nov 8, 2009

Radio Shack Mobile "Cellular Look-Alike" Glass-Mount Scanner Antenna Reviews

 
 
 

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Great antenna

"Pros: This antenna was easy to set up, and the included cable is plenty long to be able to properly hide it in your car's paneling. I have been pleasantly suprised at how durable the antenna is. I have been up around 90 mph in my car, and the antenna has stayed no problem. The reception is wonderful for local use, it could not be any clearer. I use it for recieving EMS and Fire dispatches, and I don't miss a wor..." Read Full Review »

May 29, 2009 by Bill

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Dissapointing

"When On-Glass antennas first came on the market around 1980 I got one for my 2meter tranceiver (not an RS product). I used it on three different vehicles over 10 years, in addition to other conventional antennas. Therefore I have had success with an "on-glass" antenna! It was difficult to find a suitable location to mount this RS antenna on my Pontiac Vibe. I avoided the windshield because on my first vehicle I..." Read Full Review »

Jul 13, 2008 by BoxcarRich

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Radio Shack Mobile "Cellular Look-Alike" Glass-Mount Scanner Antenna Review

Works very well for me

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • Flimsy

    Best Uses

  • Car
 

"I bought mine a couple of years ago but convinced myself it wouldn't work very well, so I just now got around to trying it out. I was very pleasantly surprised that the reception is about as good as what I got with a roof-top mag-mount scanner antenna. I can now go in and out of my parking garage wi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 20 2009
Andy
Arlington VA
I am:
  • Power User
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack Mobile "Cellular Look-Alike" Glass-Mount Scanner Antenna Review

Great antenna

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Portable Devices
 

"Pros: This antenna was easy to set up, and the included cable is plenty long to be able to properly hide it in your car's paneling. I have been pleasantly suprised at how durable the antenna is. I have been up around 90 mph in my car, and the antenna has stayed no problem. The reception is wonderful …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 29 2009
Bill
Flemington, NJ
I am:
  • Enthusiast
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack Mobile "Cellular Look-Alike" Glass-Mount Scanner Antenna Review

Dissapointing

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Flimsy
  • Poor Reception

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"When On-Glass antennas first came on the market around 1980 I got one for my 2meter tranceiver (not an RS product). I used it on three different vehicles over 10 years, in addition to other conventional antennas. Therefore I have had success with an "on-glass" antenna! It was difficult to find a sui …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jul 13 2008
BoxcarRich
Longview, TX
I am:
  • 30 yrs radio experience
  • Professional
 

Radio Shack Mobile "Cellular Look-Alike" Glass-Mount Scanner Antenna Review

BEFORE YOU BUY, READ THIS!!!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Portable Devices
 

"Special Note: Some newer vehicles are equipped with passivated glass which does not permit on-glass antennas to work properly. Please check your owner's manual or your dealer. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 8 2009
Nicotine
NE Oklahoma
I am:
  • Enthusiast
 

Radio Shack Mobile "Cellular Look-Alike" Glass-Mount Scanner Antenna Review

Not the best but works.

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • EASY installation
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Great looking

    Cons

  • Poor Reception

    Best Uses

  • MobileVehicle
 

"Mounted on the Driver side of my SUV, Wired it all up, Works great on 800-900mhz. Looks Awesome and very professional looking. Works terrible on anything below 400mhz. Was really looking forward to having a Weather radio in my car, but I have a terrible time trying to receive, If I'm stationary the …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 16 2009
John from Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
I am:
  • Enthusiast
 
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