by wmmanager
hey all, I've been using a Uniden BC92XLT handheld scanner for several months now. I started out with the rubber ducky antenna it came with. I upgraded to a rat shack telescoping model, with much better reception. My next upgrade was to a magnetic mounted 32" antenna from rat shack again. Once again, reception was greatly improved. Its mounted on the center of my vehicles roof (4 door medium sized sedan) I found a post concerning 'tuning an antenna', and chopped the 32" antenna down to 17.4", the supposed quarter wave that would boost the AAR bands. It completely sucked. my next move was to rebuild the antenna I cut and made it around 41.5" long, and reception came back to what I considered a good level for here. Since the homemade antenna looks horrible, I purchased a 64" steel whip with the intention of trimming it for the best possible results on the AAR band. My knowledge on the subject is basically trial and error so far, so I'm looking for any help that can be provided.
Just for background reference, I live in Southern WV, and I mainly listen to AAR channel 8, 14, and 20.
Thanks!
Loyd L.
Just for background reference, I live in Southern WV, and I mainly listen to AAR channel 8, 14, and 20.
Thanks!
Loyd L.
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