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Scanner antenna.

  • 01-06-2022 5:20pm
    #1
    Poula
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭


    Looking for recommendations for a good scanner antenna for the roof at home. Would I be better with a discone or a dual band ham antenna like the diamond v2000. I had a cheap discone up before and wasn't impressed with its performance so I'm a bit sceptical about them.



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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 21,179 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058248405/scanner-antenna

    What bands are you interested in ? I don't have an interest above Shortwave.

    But for shortwave I highly recommend the Bonito MA305, it's a super antenna for it's size and doesn't need to be more than about 2 meters off the ground. Unlike a wire antenna this antenna has excellent signal to noise performance and is great for pulling in distant stations, they also sell a longer whip for more gain which I recommend.

    Next up the chain from there would be the Bonito Megadipole, expensive but better signal and low noise, it needs to be mounted with the wires vertical and on a non metallic pole.



  • #3
    Poula
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭Poula


    Thanks for that. I'm also interested in SW. I'll give these antennas a look.

    Thanks. 👍



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