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Old February 9th 07, 02:07 PM posted to rec.radio.scanner
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Default Need a very high-range antenna

On Feb 8, 9:31 pm, Somewhere Nowhere wrote:
On 8 Feb 2007 15:44:03 -0800, "anonymous_c" wrote:

There are a few other things to take into question.

What frequency do you want to monitor?

The PD and FD I want to monitor isaround 45MHz. I'd like to monitor
the range of frequencies my scanner provides, also.

What is the elevation of the town?


Maybe 50 feet? I haven't moved to the area, yet.

78 miles is really pushing it, even with a beam antenna.


I've heard, however, people receiving from even 100 miles... I'd just
like to hear some other experiences.

I have a scantenna and it is a signal magnet!!! I have not had the
time to put it up on the roof yet. I have it mounted on the fence and
at best it is 6" high. I have copied VHF at 35 miles.

Later

Brian

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