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Radio Shack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna

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★★★★☆
4.5

based on 79 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
3.6

$26.99

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Pros

  • Easy setup (50)
  • Durable (49)
  • Strong signal (41)
  • Good reception (22)
  • Good value (22)
  • Easy to use (21)
  • Fine-tuning (11)
  • Attractive design (5)
  • 2m440 transmit (1)
  • Better than oem (1)
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Cons

  • Flimsy (8)
  • Poor reception (5)
  • Unattractive design (4)
  • Could use a bigger mount (1)
  • Hard to set up (1)
  • Not very sturdy (1)
  • Poor 800 mhz reception (1)
  • Poor 800mhz reception (1)
  • Will bend easily (1)

Best Uses

  • Attic/roof mount (16)
  • Portable devices (13)
  • Living room (11)
  • Bedroom (7)
  • Office (7)
  • Small rooms (7)
  • Hobby monitoring (1)
  • House (1)
  • Mobile home (1)
  • On outside antenna array (1)
 
 
 

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Radio Shack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna

$26.99

 

Product Reviews

Last update: Nov 2, 2009

Radio Shack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Above Average

"Bought this Antenna this Afternoon. Easy install. Had to widen the bracket a little bit for my pole. Increase my listening range over 50 miles. Gonna run this dual with a CB/HAM antenna for total band coverage. Using RB-58 20 ft cable using a BNC/SO239 connector and getting a T Adapter to connect the 2 antennas tomorrow. I highly recommend this product. Using this setup to host a Worldwide Feed on Radio Referenc..." Read Full Review »

Jul 17, 2009 by bvfrd1 / nofdexplorer406

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Not as good as I was hoping

"I bought this antenna to increase the range of my Pro 2052 over a home made 5/8 indoor antenna that sits on my bookshelf. I put the antenna on a 11' mast just outside my office window using about 45' of coax. The reception was on par with the antenna that came in the box with the scanner...." Read Full Review »

Jun 23, 2009 by nicadflyer

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Radio Shack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna Review

Above Average

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fine-Tuning
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • Unattractive Design

    Best Uses

  • Patio Pole
 

"Bought this Antenna this Afternoon. Easy install. Had to widen the bracket a little bit for my pole. Increase my listening range over 50 miles. Gonna run this dual with a CB/HAM antenna for total band coverage. Using RB-58 20 ft cable using a BNC/SO239 connector and getting a T Adapter to connect th …"  Read Full Review »

Mounted Antenna Setup

Mounted Antenna Setup
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 17 2009
bvfrd1 / nofdexplorer406
LaGrange, KY 40031
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  • Power User
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Price: $26.99
 
 

Radio Shack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna Review

Great antenna for the price

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Small Size
  • Strong Signal
  • Works well below 500mhz

    Cons

  • Poor 800mhz reception

    Best Uses

  • Attic/Roof Mount
  • Portable Devices
  • Small Rooms
 

"I bought this antenna to boost my reception in the public service and 2-meter amateur bands on my Pro-97 handheld scanner. I am very happy with the results. I'm getting county police from 30-50 miles away, whereas my range with the standard Pro-97 antenna was about 15 to 20 miles. I'm also pickin …"  Read Full Review »

Antenna mounted on a microphone stand indoors

Antenna mounted on a microphone stand indoors
  • Using Product
  • Small size
  • Indoor use
  • Picture of Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 1 2009
Bill
Williamsburg, VA
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  • Enthusiast
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Price: $26.99
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna Review

Well-Built Easy-to-Assemble Antenna

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Portable Devices
 

"Purchased this antenna today and it only took about 10 minutes to assemble. Component quality is superb and screw-on radials were great idea. Coax to antenna adapter was available at Radio Shack too. Very pleased with over all antenna quality and performance. "

Antenna atop Our Weather Station Pole

Antenna atop Our Weather Station Pole
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 20 2008
gsownsby
Chattanooga, TN
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Price: $26.99
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna Review

Twin "Sputniks" @ 28 ft

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Shack
 

"My "Sputniks" feed a Uniden BCT-15 and a RS Pro 2006. Performance is outstanding for their class. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 30 2008
TalonIILM
NW FL
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Price: $26.99
 
 

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Radio Shack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna Review

Great Antenna - Works Well Indoors

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Attic/Roof Mount
  • Bedroom
  • Living Room
  • Portable Devices
  • Small Rooms
 

"After 30 years of being a communications engineer I knew I would need a wideband antenna for the new Uniden 996XT scanner I just bought. As the telescopic whip antennas that are included with scanners are just not adequate except for strong local signals.I live in a condo (top floor of a 3 floor b …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 29 2009
Triscut
Alaska
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Price: $26.99
 
 
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