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Covers 108-1300MHz with peak performance occurring in the 152-470MHz range.
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Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.5 stars
(based on 57 reviews)
93% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Durable(38), Easy to set up(29), Easy to use(21), Fine-tuning(8), Good reception(22)
Cons:
Flimsy(5), Unattractive design(3)
Best Uses:
Bedroom(4), Living room(8), Office(6), Portable devices(8), Small rooms(4)
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast(4), Gearhead(7), Power user(3), Practical(8), Professional(4)
 
I would buy this product again and again
By Des Moines Bucs Hockey from Des moines,iowa on 1/2/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Strong Signal
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

Very good!!

 
GREAT scanner/HAM radio antenna!
By HamOperator from West Virginia on 12/22/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Proven design, Strong Signal
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

This antenna will outperform the more popular Discone design antennas by a country mile on the
150-160mhz,and 450-470mhz bands.
And If you want 860-900mhz trunking, cut one of the small whips in half.
And you can use it as a dual band 2 meter and 70cm
base antenna right out of the box!

 
Twin "Sputniks" @ 28 ft
By TalonIILM from NW FL on 11/30/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Strong Signal
Best Uses:
Shack
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

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

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nice for anything!
By Hammy!!Verified Reviewer from Sedalia,Missouri on 11/29/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Fine-Tuning, Great for 2 meter ham, Strong Signal
Best Uses:
Bedroom, Portable Devices
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I originally had this antenna for my scanner mounted about 15 feet in the air with RG-58 coax. I had an SWR meter and decided to test it just for s'ss and grins! and sure enough it had a 1.3:1 ratio!!! I was extremely suprised! I love this antenna and i highly recommend it to anyone that needs a good 2meter antenna or just a scanner antenna!!! nice job radio shack!!!! also very durable...been through ice and straight line winds and hasn't moved an inch

 
Good for 2M ham and scanning
By Jose PointeroVerified Reviewer from Central TX on 10/28/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Strong Signal
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

If you want a good, cheap 2 meter antenna this works quite well. It says 20" but the vertical and radials on mine are ~19" and you may have to trim it a hair to get the SWR down. I put it up about 15 feet in a tree and I can hear and get into repeaters a few counties over with a good signal. I also use it with my scanner and have equally good results. Pretty good value for the price.

 
Well-Built Easy-to-Assemble Antenna
By gsownsbyVerified Reviewer from Chattanooga, TN on 10/20/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Strong Signal
Best Uses:
Portable Devices
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

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.

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works on vehicles too!
By Weird willy and the big gunVerified Reviewer from Phoenix on 10/2/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Fine-Tuning, Strong Signal
Cons:
Unattractive Design
Best Uses:
Portable Devices
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I mounted this on my 1973 Dodge van, on the roof, just over the cab....on a custom mount I machined just for it.
It has stood there for nearly 10 years now, and only once did I lose a radial piece, and that was because I got on the roof and broke it off accidentally!
It's NOT easy to repair!
It is now on a trailer that I am using for camping, and it will stay there until I have to replace it...someday!
The mount is an aluminum tube 1 1/2 inch diameter by 16 inches tall, for clearance.
It is mounted into a 4 inch diameter aluminum "hub" that has 6 hold down bolts.
I also used black RTV silicone, to hold it together, and it does work!
"IF" this thing can take my driving at 80 mph on the freeway, then it will surely stand the winds around the house!

 
Great for HDTV Too!
By Upper Tupper from Schenectady, NY on 9/16/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up
Cons:
Flimsy
Best Uses:
Living Room, Portable Devices
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I bought this antenna 4 years ago to use with my Uniden BC785D. But since I hardly use the scanner a friend suggested hooking it to my HDTV since it covers TV as well. And what do you know, I pick up many of the local digital HDTV channels crystal clear.

 
Small, easy, and cheap
By KD8HCOVerified Reviewer from Lansing, MI on 8/25/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Strong Signal
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I have this antenna up about 25 feet. I get great reception on all the bands I scan, 30-800mhz. I even had to turn on the attenuator for the 150mhz band. Very simple to assemble, I used thread locker on the elements, which SCREW in, unlike some other antennas where the elements just slide into a hole and then get clamped down on. Nice low profile antenna, and a nice addition to my growing antenna farm.

 
AWESOME
By kf7strng from Sterling Run,Pa on 6/15/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Strong Signal
Cons:
Flimsy
Best Uses:
Scanning
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Professional, Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

This unit is AMAZING. Yes, the radials ARE flimsy, but I challenge you to purchase the materials to make a "good" one for [$] or under. My BEST range, believe it or not, has been AIR. I live in a small town in the middle of nowhere (search 'Emporium,PA'), then find may hollow road south of there. even living in the valley, I put my antenna on a cpvc(PLASTIC) pipe mast on the very top of my house. (I have an OLD, OLD VHF\UHF tripod) about 11-12 feet up. I also use it with a Radioshack PRO-97 Scanner. Reception is about 20 miles. (range can be more or lss depending on "repeaters", obstructions, weather conditions, AND choice of wire between radio and antenna. All in all you CAN NOT beat this antenna at this price!

 
Great Antenna
By Railfan from Fairfield, CA on 5/31/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Strong Signal
Cons:
Flimsy
Best Uses:
Roof
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

My antenna is on the roof (though I might try it in my small attic someday) and it works great. The afternoon and late evening railroad chatter is almost nonstop--from Oakland, CA to Roseville, CA. I do agree that the aerials can get a bit loose at times. I may try the glue that someone recommended.

 
This antenna rocks
By Traffic Guy from Ft. Myers, FL on 5/29/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Strong Signal
Best Uses:
Office
Describe Yourself:
Traffic reporter
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

Outdoor? Forget that - works great indoors! Fire and EMS come in LOUD AND CLEAR, and from 40 miles away. Buy this antenna - for the price you can't beat it. 800mhz performance is ok, but it really excels in the 150mhz range.

 
small but mighty
By a proud citizen of scanner landVerified Reviewer from sedalia, Missouri on 5/27/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Fine-Tuning, Strong Signal
Best Uses:
Roof mount
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

this antenna works great in everyday use....but when rf conditions are good it is spectacular

i was able to pick up signals over 100 miles away crystal clear

for the price i would get it and its a great antenna for beginner roof mounters

 
great!!
By BrickVerified Reviewer from Tehachapi, Ca on 4/22/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Strong Signal
Best Uses:
Outside on the roof
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Practical, Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

this antenna works great all across the frequencies. 25 to 870 mhz.

 
Poor 800 mhz reception
By Mike from Haines City, Florida on 4/6/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up
Cons:
Poor 800 mhz reception, Poor Reception
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I purchased this antenna primarily to use on an 800mhz scanner. The reception is very poor. It does seenm to work very well as an antenna for weather radio (vhf)

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WOW
By Roderunner from Ephrata, PA on 4/5/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Fine-Tuning, Strong Signal
Cons:
Flimsy, Hard To Set Up, Poor Reception, Unattractive Design
Best Uses:
Bedroom, Living Room, Office, Portable Devices, Small Rooms
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Practical, Professional, Technically Challenged, Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

It's a piece of junk and doesnt wrok well where I live

 
Excellant product., would purchase again
By Deputy Dawg from Southwest Louisiana on 2/22/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Strong Signal, Surivived "Rita"
Best Uses:
Portable Devices
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

Used with scanner Pro 96
during hurricane Rita as ouside antenna. Survived and works great.

 
tips for outside antennas
By kVerified Reviewer from mastic beach n.y. on 2/7/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Strong Signal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

a little tip . if you are setting up a antenna outside like this one. and other antennas that also have radials and groundplanes. to stop the sections from falling off in the wind and rain. put some superglue where the radials connect to the main post of the antennas [ after you thread them on and tighten the little nut.] and then put it on the mast.

 
can use for tx and rx in 144 to 148 mhz
By xe2kjaVerified Reviewer from mty mexico on 1/30/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Fine-Tuning, Strong Signal
Best Uses:
Bedroom, Living Room, Office, Portable Devices, Small Rooms
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

i use this for tx and rx in all 144 to 148 mhz in the 2 meters amateur band is perfect the swr is excelent

 
Best buy
By JoseHerz from Sacramento, Calif. on 1/24/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:
Office
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

Fantastic antenna..especially for the price. I pick up stations almost 100 miles away . Mine is on a mast about 25' above ground. So far no complaints here in the Sacramento area. Definetely recommend this one.

 
Great Antenna.
By BNSFrailfanVerified Reviewer from Blair,Nebraska on 1/7/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Fine-Tuning, Strong Signal
Best Uses:
Portable Devices
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I just bought this Antenna on (01/06/2008) and I LOVE IT. This Antenna is Perfect for Monitoring the Railroads. I can hear the Union Pacific Hot Box Detector's at Milepost 332.0 and 335.3 very good from here in Blair,Nebraska. Set up was a cinch. I plan on raising the Antenna up more in the future. I would say that is a GREAT buy.

 
small but mighty
By scannerboy65301 from Sedalia,Missouri on 1/4/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up
Cons:
Flimsy
Best Uses:
Outdoor
Describe Yourself:
Adaptable, Gearhead
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I use this product for my pro-97 scanner and pro-83 scanner....I can hear two way vhf,air,etc. conversations from over 100 miles away!!!I use a PL-259 with a bnc adapter. 20ft of cable and the antenna mounted above the eve of my roof which is about 25ft does wonders!!! If you are looking for a beginners outdoor antenna...this is a must buy easy to build and setup...the only thing I am worried about is I dont think it would survive a fall....Ice I have no clue..but other than that just great 10/10

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Great antenna for the cash!
By MaximusVerified Reviewer from Nothern Catskills of New York State on 1/4/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Good reception
Best Uses:
On outside antenna array
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I purchased this because it was in my price range and the only one my local "Shack" had in stock for outdoor use. It's mounted about 30ft. or so in the air on an outside home-made mono-pole antenna. I use it primarly for 27mhz-470mhz. I can recieve clearly repeaters from 40-50 miles or better. I would recommend this product for budget concious people. I have found it is a little position sensitive. I've tweaked the direction of the radials a few times until I felt the reception was optimal. All I did was rotate the pipe it is mounted too. I think it's a good antenna personally. I would recommend it!
The only thing I dislike are the nuts on the ground plane radials are loose when threading on to radials...

 
Great
By person12305 from mo on 1/1/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Fine-Tuning, Strong Signal
Cons:
none
Best Uses:
Living Room
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

ive had for a little over 2 years now and its just been wonderful

 
Very good antenna at very good price
By Cameron from Illinois on 12/26/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Strong Signal
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

Listen to airband with my scanner. With this thing just sitting in my living room floor. I've picked up aircraft from 200+ miles away

 
Can't beat it.
By RonVerified Reviewer from Elkhart, IN on 12/12/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:
Living Room
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I've had this antenna for almost a year and have it hooked up to a [...]digital trunking scanner and it couldn't be better. Simple to set up. I have it only about 15' above ground and it receives all of the local and surrounding police depts. very well. For the price, I don't see where one could go wrong.

 
Works grate with my Pro-2056
By HILLSBROSVerified Reviewer from McCleary,WA on 11/12/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Strong Signal
Cons:
Unattractive Design
Best Uses:
Living Room, Office, Small Rooms
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

This antenna works grate with my scanner. I was able to pickup signals very far way on my 10 foot mast. but if you wont the best distance you might go with the ham/scanner discone antenna. but for the price this works the best.

 
This antenna works!
By The LA Crab from Malibu, Calif. USA on 9/28/2007
Pros:
Works with the PRO-2096
Best Uses:
Bedroom, Living Room, Small Rooms
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I have a PRO-2096. With this antenna I receive stations over 30 miles away. I use it "indoors" in a 1st floor apartment building. My portable antennas can receive as well as this one. NOTE: the people who own a PRO-2096 - get a good antenna and stop complaining about the reception.

 
I love my "Sputnik"
By Talon II LM from NW FL on 8/29/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Fine-Tuning, Strong Signal
Best Uses:
Living Room, Office
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

This is without a doubt the very best antenna in it's class. I have two of them at 28 ft, and provide outstanding reception. Go to any of the Scanner sites, [...]and you'll see numerous accolades regarding this fine antenna. I have personally recommended it to several other scanner enthusiasts. For the price it just can't be beat !!!

 
transmits too!
By KC?QNBVerified Reviewer from Gothenburg NE on 7/22/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Set Up, Strong Signal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I have had a few of these antennas over the years, the length of the radiator, is a tad shy of a 1/4 wavelength for 2 meter amateur radio, but it is just about right for 146mHz and up.
The one I have currently is hooked up to my S.A.M.E weather radio, although missing some parts, it still works great!

 
This antenna is one ...
By Don S from Ravenna Ohio on 4/28/2007

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

This antenna is one excellent antenna i have picked up things as far as 50 miles away and more this antenna is a must have for any scanner user.

 
i live in new bedford ...
By Anthony J from New Bedford Ma on 4/6/2007

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

i live in new bedford massachusetts it is abot 50-60 miles south of boston ican get any town in between i have a radio shack pro-97 and i just get about every channel i have to lock some frequencies outh because they talk too much and i can also get providence and nantucket mass and martha's vineyard this is a must have!!!!!!

 
This Is A Must Have !!! I ...
By Jeromy R from Amarillo,TX on 3/25/2007

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

This Is A Must Have !!! I Have This Antenna 30Ft High In The Air, Just Because I Wanted To,The Other Reviews That Tell How Good It Picks Up, Are Very Very True. I Have Been Able To Hear A Far Away As 50 to 60 miles. For The Price, Size, & Easy Use. For The Scanner User/Hobbiest That Wants To Just See How Much & How Far Away You Hear. This Is The Priced Right, Inexpensive Way To Go. I Would Give It More Than Five Stars. Hope You Enjoy It As Much As We Have!!!!

 
Great antenna AAAA++++ I ...
By Bryan S from Auburndale ,Florida on 3/17/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

Great antenna AAAA++++ I have had one in the air for almost 10 years and it is better than the Diamond. The price was less than $15 bucks a few years back. That is the only down side and why I rated it a 4 on Value. Worth every penny if your looking for a good scanner antenna!!!

 
I've had this antenna for ...
By Randy S from St. Joseph, Michigan on 3/14/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I've had this antenna for about ten years. Nothing but good reception. I'm in the Chicago South Bend area and receive excellent reception from both areas and also the the Kalamazoo area. Great product.

 
It's magic antenna, works ...
By Zulfiqar B from Karachi - Pakistan on 2/21/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

It's magic antenna, works amazingly. Can pick up aircrafts from as far as 100miles away. If use with good low loss cable it becomes a magician. It?s a must buy for all scanner enthusiastic you will hear the difference!

 
Awesome scanner antenna. ...
By Mark T from Saint Louis on 11/30/2006
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

Awesome scanner antenna. Its a little large but the reception is incredible. I can hear police over 40 miles away with crystal clear clarity with a Uniden BCT-8, and that is with the antenna inside in my basement. Awesome product.

 
GOOD VALUE WORKS GREAT
By FRANKIE R from VERPLANCK NY on 11/27/2006
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

GOOD VALUE WORKS GREAT

 
I have owned this antenna ...
By James G from Kentucky on 10/21/2006
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I have owned this antenna for about six months and have nothing but praise for it. I use it with a pro 82 hand held scanner when at home I was pleasantly suprised by the vast increase in reception,keep up the good work. This and The pro 82 come highly recomended

 
Great antenna for 2m and ...
By Dan A from Roy, Wa. on 9/29/2006
Pros:
Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

Great antenna for 2m and 70cm ham. Wroks excellent without trimming. Must have been designed by ham operators!

 
For the price you can't ...
By Craig S from Albany NY on 9/15/2006
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

For the price you can't beat this antenna, I use 2 of them, 1 cut to 300MHz the other left stock goesinta a Blonder/Tongue rf splitter/combiner>>>RS rf amp>>>BC895&BC785. I'm about 50' above sea level in the Hudson River valley and I can hear mil. planes coming and going to Ft. Drum in Watertown plus all other local comms. without too much trouble...

 
Less reception with this ...
By Jack S from Port Charlotte FL on 7/9/2006

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

Less reception with this antenna then the stock antenna. Would not recommend.

 
Got a signal to the space ...
By Charlie H from Maryland on 6/6/2006
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

Got a signal to the space shuttle about 13 years ago. That surprised me. Was working packet at the time. Just got another antenna to put up 30 feet - Charlie

 
I use this antenna for ...
By WILLIAM L from UTICA, NEW YORK on 4/24/2006
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I use this antenna for VHF/UHF amateur radio transmiting and am able to hit a VHF repeater 80 miles away. As for Simplex...no contest, beats my cushcraft hands down. It works phenomenally...for the price and performance I'm gonna buy another as a back-up.

 
whenever we have a sleet ...
By Allan D from Akron on 4/12/2006
Pros:
Easy to use, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

whenever we have a sleet storm, The Antenna leads brake off.

 
I took it back to the ...
By Roy L from Holtwood on 4/6/2006

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I took it back to the store because i did not pick up anything with it at all. Got the more expensive one and it works great.

 
Awesome antenna, picked ...
By Brent R from Center Point, IA on 2/23/2006
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

Awesome antenna, picked up everything within 50 miles at 30 ft. Would highly recommend! I'm going to be purchasing a new one since my last one was lost during a move from NY.

 
I had this for about a ...
By Kyle C from N.J sparta on 2/20/2006
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I had this for about a year now and i love it. When it rians hard and the wind blows it stands it up all most all the time. I have'nt had any prombles with it yet and hopefulley it will stay that way.

 
I live in southern Brazil ...
By Stephan P from Porto Alegre, RS - Brazil on 2/5/2006
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I live in southern Brazil and I've been using this antenna for some years now with a Pro-83 then now a Pro-97 scanner. I've mounted it on my building's rooftop (150ft. above the ground). It's a fantastic antenna, you really can't have anything as good in that price range. I use for a wide variety of applications, but mostly for Aviation band, and I'm able to pick up aircraft flying at more than 250 nautical miles away. Absolutely recommended.

 
I've been using this ...
By Wade CVerified Reviewer from Leipsic, Ohio on 1/29/2006
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I've been using this antenna for about three years and it's beginning to show some wear. However it still works very well. Picks up high band well over 100 miles away mounted at about 25 ft. One odd thing I've observed is that it will pick up the 800Mz. freqs very well but not in trunked mode. Picks up the 800Mz. freqs individually. Still an excellent antenna and a good buy.

 
i love this antenna i ...
By josh D from wilmington delaware on 1/15/2006
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

i love this antenna i live in delaware and i can pick up FDNY crysatal clear that is just plain amazing!!!!

 
I have been using this ...
By David E from Elkridge on 1/11/2006
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I have been using this antenna for over 10 years in a professional audio application for wirelesss microphones. The antenna's wide bandwidth,gain and small size make it a perfect master antenna for multipole or single wireless microhone recivers of any brand. This antenna has resolved alot of drop-out problems associated with microphone recivers that are located to far away from one or any number of wireless microphone transmitters. It has also been useful with hearing assist systems. Thanks for a great product.

 
By tommy a from hixson jr on 1/5/2006
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

 
I bought this antenna ...
By Kenny R from Florida on 12/31/2005
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I bought this antenna over 20 years ago in N.Y. It weathered snow,rain,icestorms,trpical force winds.20+/- years later,still using it in Florida.Great antenna.AA++

 
This antenna is a classic ...
By Ricco MVerified Reviewer from March on 12/6/2005
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

This antenna is a classic antenna, i used it before, but now that the arkansas state police is using the new project 25 (digital system) it works wonders, now all i need is to mount it up a few more feet but i was grabbing singnals 100 miles + away, and it works, Best that money can buy!

 
I bought this antenna ...
By tragik . from org on 12/5/2005
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

I bought this antenna years ago to use with my old pro-91 scanner, and I must say reception on that thing was by far superb. I experimented on everyband and it performed flawlessly mounted on a 30 feet tall tv tower. I could even receive the local mc donald's drive thru 3 miles away.

 
Antenna is a little ...
By Bryan T from Richlands,NC on 12/4/2005
Pros:
Durable, Good reception, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack Outdoor VHF-Hi/UHF Scanner Antenna:

Antenna is a little complex to put together, I didnt really like the way the ground radials mount to the antenna. Other than that the Antenna gets good reception, works wonderfully with a repeated system works pretty well on simplex as well. Very exceptional value!

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