Comments about RadioShack Magnet-mount mobile scanner antenna:

I use this antenna mostly as a rcv ant. as well as quick and dirty remote antenna for temp. operations on 2meter short range simplex.
It does work as intended, but is really lousy at it.

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I've had this antenna for about 2 1/2 years, and have gotten some good use out of it. It's used with my Uniden BCD996T scanner when I go on long trips. The worst thing about this antenna is that it will fly off the vehicle if you are traveling against strong headwinds at 65+ MPH. I had it fall off the vehicle 3 times in one hour, which was really annoying. Luckily, the coax is strong and doesn't rip out of the mount. It would make a world of difference if Radio Shack had a stronger and wider mount for this, because the antenna is just too long for the mount that it comes with. I also recommend cleaning the connection between the mount and antenna (where it screws together) every now and then for the best reception results. Haven't tried transmitting on the ham bands with this, but wouldn't want to anyways because I have other mobile antennas for that. It is good for casual use, and temporary base installation by sticking it to a cookie tin and putting some bricks or stones on the tin to keep it in place.

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it will not stay on the roof of my car at 70 mph. i reccomend putting it on the trunk or buying an anttena with a better magnet.

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Installed the antenna about a month ago. This is the 4th or 5th one in many years. It was a good antenna for the money.

The newer antenna receives well and was easy to install. BUT, the chrome on the base began to rust almost immediately. It now looks like feces.

At least the appearance may keep someone from trying to steal it.

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I have had several of these, they work great, most of them lastest at least five years before replacement. That is a long time to spend out in the sun and wind. Very good product for the price. Excellent reception, not made for transmitting.

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Great buy! I would say this antenna more than doubled my signal quality. Works amazing for picking up California Highway Patrol (Which use low band)

Worth the money!

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This was easy to set up, but screws strip too easy. It breaks too easy around the black Parts in wind ect. It Receives Very well way better than any I have ever had, But transmit Is not well, and Bad design and materials make it break easy. good to use at home. But make sure you have it on a metal surface so you can get even better reception. It lasted for about 8 months on my car before it broke. My Dad had his for 3 years which it still works. GO FIGUAR... works just a little better as the [$] antenna that also breaks too easy.

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Antenna very narrow banded for a "wide band scanner antenna" You are going to spend untold hours trying to tune this thing for 2 meter and 440 transmit, since there is no suggestions which segment to try first. I couldn't get it below 1.5:1, and that was on the lowest part of 440. It quickly goes to over 3:1 as soon as you move upwards. Forget this.

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The antenna performs well, but mine is bent in a 20-degree angle at the lower coil, a weak mechanical connection point. I have admittedly hit a few tree limbs with it, but after all, this IS a mobile antenna. I have to replace it with a more robust antenna before it breaks off completely.

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It uses tiny setscrews to hold the antenna pieces to the two coils. To adjust SWR you have to unscrew them and slide the antenna parts around.

The screws themselves are too short, and the coil threads are not deep enough, so you get one full thread engaged and thats it...try to get tight and you strip it.

So...hard to adjust SWR, and when you do, you might strip the threads.

I don't recommend for two-way.

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Have had this less than 6 Months and has broken by the loading coil. Would NOT buy again.

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Antenna improved reception as it should. Can't complain about it falling off at 75mph, the auto manufacturer should have used steel. Haven't bent it yet and it still looks like new. To Radio Shack marketing tech's...I'd like to see a non magnetic version of this antenna with a ground plane kit for fixed station applications. My ground plane kit looks like a hillbilly made it...not my fault, I was born this way. Until then may I suggest to the readers that on high VHF, the marine VHF antennas offered don't need a ground plane. They work good mounted on any structure. That's for VHF only...not recommended for VHF/lo or anything above 165mhz. It did improve aircraft reception.

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WORKS GREAT!!! I give it a 10/10!!! Works well with the State Patrol low band in 42mhz when it is 30 miles away.

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i got it on top of my truck. I get good reception.
it hold tight at speeds of 80mph pluss

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I read the bad reviews about this antenna, the plastic on the loaded coil bending and breaking. I thought it may be a good idea to reinforce the coil before I put it on my truck. The antenna really does work well. I cut gorilla tape to the proper width and wrapped it three times around the coil. With a lighter I burned off any threads sticking out. The tape is black so any imperfections can be hidden with a magic marker. This antenna is now very strong. There is no way it will break and the best thing is you cannot tell there is reinforcing tape on it. Looks like it came from the factory, the coils are just a little bit thicker. With this fix, I would strongly recomend this procuct.

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Excellent reception! This antenna really reaches out on my train transmissions. Great bang for the buck!

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it wont hold up tp 65 mph the bottom coil just bends

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I GOT THIS ANTENNA FOR CHRISTMAS.SO FAR I LOVE IT.THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE IT FLYS OFF AT SPEEDS OF 85MPH OR MORE.I CAN DO 70-80MPH JUST FINE,BUT ANYTHING OVER THAT ITS GOING TO COME OFF.BUT I AM HAPPY WITH IT.IT PICKS UP BETTER THEN THE RUBBER DUCKY.

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Im overall vary pleased with this antenna. I use it occasionally for scanning, it seems to do the trick. I bought it on a wim, didn't really need it. Im always in the city, and don't actually need at outside antenna while mobile. It seems to tune in just fine. I tried hooking it up to my 2m mobile radio, (im a ham), I couldn't raise the local repeater with out a fight. This antenna seems a little pricey, so look around before you buy. Im in South Dakota, so my antennas are subjected to the harshest conditions, this antenna has kept its finish. I now have all of my antennas mounted on my car, so think about possibly drilling or mounting your antenna on permanently. Its actually A LOT nicer once your finished installation.

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Jeez, if it doesn't hold up at 40+ MPH, what good is it? And it sticks to an aluminum 'mobile home roof' - must be some special magnet!
Too bad most of the users/reviewers didn't learn how to use the correct word(s) of the English language when writing...looks like a bunch of 6th graders wrote these things!

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Great antenna, I have no complaints about it. I use it as a scanner antenna. It holds on tight to my truck even at speeds up to 80mph and has great reception.

P.s. If you put this antenna on the roof of your truck you cant go through drive-throughs, its way to high.

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This product was a waste of money. I drive with 2 magnet mounted antennas one for my CB (holds up to 85mph on the highway) and this scanner which falls off anytime I go above 40 mph. The reception isn't much to jump up and down over although it is adequate, but I wouldn't recommend this product, it's no good when its dragging behind your car. I'm replacing mine.

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Works, but coil forms have internal small diameter soft plastic. They bend and break.
Good for stationary applications.

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I LIVE IN AN AREA WHERE IT IS EXTREMELY TOUGH TO GET SIGNAL. The antenna makes a world of difference for my weather radio, however IT WILL NOT MAKE MIRACLES!! I went from 0% reception to about 65% reception. Recently, Im picking up another signal which is crossing my normal signal. This antenna makes is semi possible to have signal, and would probably be perfect for any other semi-receiving area.

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I have had one for over 15 years,It has been on my pickup/2 trucks, and now it is mounted on the house.It has stould up to at least 65mph or better winds,becouse i live in kansas I plan on getting a new one to put on my truck.

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I PUT IT ON MY TRUNK, WENT 20 MINUETS TO WORK, CAME HOME,, WOKE UP THE NEXT DAY, WANTED TO CHECK IT OUT, CAUSE OF THE BAD REVIEWS,,, MOVED THE BOTTOM PART, TO FIND OUT THE STEEL OR WHATEVER YOU CALL IT BROKE , BOTTOM PART OF THE ANNTENNA,,, THANK GOD I CHECKED,,,, OTHERWISE I COULD OF MADE A TAILGATER VERY MAD,,,,IT WOULD OF FLEW OFF, PLEASE DONT BUY,,,, COILS ARE ALSO VERY , VERY POOR,, THERE ARE MUCH,BETTER LIKE AUSTIN,SPECTRA,,COMTELCO, PLEASE DONT MAKE THE MISTAKE I DID,,, VERY SUPRISEING FOR A RADIO SHACK PRODUCT,, THEY MAKE AWSOME SCANNERS,

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i had this antenaa for a month or so but now the coil closest to the magnet became very flimsy and now the antenna bends completly over hitting the top of my truck. now i have to try to get a replacment

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I have had my antenna "up and running" for 16 years and it just keeps going and going and going. I challange anyone to find a longer lasting, more dependable antenna for such an economical price. If you buy something else, you are only cheating yourself.

Comments about RadioShack Magnet-mount mobile scanner antenna:

a great little antenna i have an old scaner that my buddy gave me its the old pro-43 hyperscan its allright but this antenna just increased the input i put it on top of my moble home roof my channels are so much clearer

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i just got the 2032 antenna today and i must say that it is bring in the weather band a lot better than the antenna that came with my pro-2055.the antenna is temporary setting on a filing cabinet in my office but their is a big improvement in reception.i am disappointed that one of the set screws was missing so i have to get a another one for it.

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I have had this antenna for about 8 months now never has broken at highway speeds, though i did kind of over tighten the coils. Im going to get a 2nd one to put on my chimney. It can pickup my local sheriff's office EDACS system pretty well, though this may be because there are 6 simulcast sites in the county.

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Have not used for mobile,works great for base.I have my antenna mounted on a 20' painters pole with a 24" round sheet metal disc on top.The antenna along with my Pro 2096 pulls in channels from up to 60 miles distant.

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I use this mounted in the attic on a Pro-97. VHF and UHF signal is very good. 600MHZ and above drops way down to where the stock 'rubber duck' is better, pretty much useless for trunking systems unless modified. This unit should be sold only as a UHF/VHF antenna. A good deal for VHF/UHF use only.

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Very Bad It Brok With in a month do not buy

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I had a version of this antenna on my last car, and it was great. Figured I'd buy the same one for my truck, and it worked the same, but the mounting was a lot different, and the antenna quickly showed it's flaws. Forget mounting it on the roof of your truck if you're going into any parking garage. After a month or so, the lower coil started to severely bend at moderate highway speeds (70, 75mph tops). For the money you pay, the antenna should be much more robust. Replaced this weekend with a 'through the glass' scanner antenna that, so far, has been fantastic.

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i have two of them. one is 3yrs old and the other is 12yrs old. i am a volunteer firefighter. i use one with the magnet mount and the other i took apart and mounted it to my tool box. i have no cracks or bends at all(even at 90mph). i have used one of them as a base for about a year. base and mobile work great. i tried a 1/4 wave on hi-band vhf and it worked ok, but this model works much better!!! i have had about 20-25 different people try this one and they love it!!!

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I bought one over five years ago. I have had no problems with it. It would receive and transmit well with my 2meter handheld with less that 1 watt of output power. I had my truck up to 80 mph and the antenna stayed in place. I noticed the newer reviews were negative. Could it be that the newer antennas aren't made the way they used to be?

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I too should have read these comments before purchasing this antenna. Within one week of purchase the antenna came apart while on the highway at approximately 60 mph. The upper coil failed and I saw the top half go flying in the rear view mirror. Went back to the store and they replaced the antenna for free. I removed the middle section of the antenna and the upper coil and have been using it in this configuration since. After getting to work today I noticed the lower coil is now starting to bend. Guess I'll have to try and find another antenna, one that's going to last.

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Wished I read reviews before I got this antenna. If I had I probably would not have gotten it. At highway speeds it bends. Does OK as a base where it does not have to move.

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This antenna's reception is great. I have no problems with its performance. However IT WILL BREAK at highway speeds. The coils are weak. Mine broke with less than a week of use. I took it back to RS and they offered a replacement coil that was a little beefier for free. Seems to me if they know there is a problem with the design they would build the antenna better to start with. They did replace the entire antenna at my request.

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As a STATIONARY antenna, ease of use and reception are awesome with some elevation. Used as a mobile - ESPECIALLY 45MPH+ - put this in the trunk!!! Your antenna will bend, the coils break, and you just paid $XX for a magnetic paperweight. If you need a quick and reliable home scanner antenna, take it. If you're going mobile, go for HAM or COMMERCIAL gear.

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Reception was good, but you will be better off purchasing another if your looking for a magnetic antenna. Driving 65 it came off my car 4 times in 20 minutes, at which time I gave up and just threw it in my trunk. Waste of money and time, and I am returning mine today.

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While the magnet mount was good, and the reception was excellent, the antenna is extremely top-heavy and if one drives more than 60 mph (as in news people going to a scene), it bends badly. I would not recommend this for anyone who is professional.

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This antenna's mag mount strength was good, and the reception was great. However, it does not do good at highway speeds. The coils bend over and break at highway speeds and/or high winds. It would be nice if Radio Shack would offer more choices. I bought 2 of these and they both broke. Maybe if they were offered with springs to help with wind and speed. These reviews are nice, am glad I'm not the only one who had problems with them bending and breaking. Can't say I'll buy anymore.

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This antenna works good for me. Been useing it for 9 years now with no problems. WILL pick up California Highway Patrol frequencies (42MHz), WILL pick up Sacramento County Trunked Radio (800MHz band). Stuck to my '74 Nova just fine, and sticks to my '91 Astro better than my Antennex. Newer cars arent as magnet friendly and antenna perforfmance will suffer a bit as a result.

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The antenna wont break if you tie it down with fishing line. My antenna is great. It gives excelent reception. I am thinking about running two of them on my truck. It is well worth the money!

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Set it up as a base station and could not recieve freq. that were on repeaters a mile away. Better reception on my handheld. Took it back for a refund.

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bought for use with my scanner. Will NOT receive CHP in Calif. on the 42 mhz band. I won't buy 2 of them

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2 of these failed on cars at highway speeds; antenna bent and coil ruined. Fix:Strengthen antenna with plastic/fiberglass outer cover. Add stronger magnet to defeat wind load. Currently you offer no viable magnetic mobile antenna for CB/RR frequencies

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This is the worst scanner antenna I have ever bought. The coils are too weak and break too easily at highway speeds. I even re-ordered new coils after the original ones broke and the replacement coils broke as well, which means you end up with a crooked antenna instead of a straight one. Save your money and don't buy this terrible product.

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Great i use it for home use really worth the money But i got a bad Antenna i had to take it back to radioshack to get a nether one

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Bumped up the reception! Mobil antenna, but I am using it as a base radio antenna. I am glad I bought it.

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Went through two of them. Parts are made of lead. Lead with not stand the wind at Hiway speeds and breaks off. Lost the antenna above the magnet. Can't buy parts. Save Your Money!

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I use this antenna with my PRO-2051 on my 4x4 trail rig. With the magnet mount, I can move it off the roof and into the bed when I go four wheeling and then move it back for the drive home.

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it is the best antenna.i have a pro2055 and it works great.

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Placed this product on my Pro-2051, and doubled my range!! Excellent product for the money.!!!

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This antenna is worth the price, everything comes in really clear, and the magnet is very strong.

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Yeah this anttenna is great its deff. worth it. it works as a great transmitting anttenna too. Had great signal reports with this anttenna on my HT.

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This antenna is fantastic. Works well for all bands including NOAA weather band. I can receive wether channels from up to 150 miles away in some areas and low band 33mHz from over 50 miles away. This is an excellent investment.

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I got this antenna and as soon as I got it I took it out of the package and put it togather. It is the best scanner antenna I have. I use it with a Pro-95 scanner and it works great. I love the recption capability. Without this antenna, when I was at Bakers Square, I could never get good reception of the Noaa Weather frequencies, the same at Jewel-Osco. Thanks to this antenna, I can! (I did make a review before, I needed to make some corrections.)

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I got this antenna and as soon as I got it I took it out of the package and but it togather. Itt is the best scanner antenna I have. I ussee it with a Pro-95 scanner and it works great. I love the recption capability. Without this antenna when I was at Bakers Square, I could never get good reception of the Noaa Weather frequencies, the same at Jewel-Osco. Thanks to this antenna, I can!

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I am sorry to say that this product suffers from poor quality and craftsmanship. It broke withing a week of my purchase. It should not be used at highway speeds. I got my money back....

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The catalog #20-032 Magnet-mount mobile scanner antenna is pricy but well worth it. Great reception. The antenna mast length can be shortened down by removing the lower coil section with the included allen hex key.