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New Antenna Worth Trying ?
On Jun 12, 11:10 pm, "Robert11" wrote:
Hi, I have a Uniden 996 scanner and would really like to pick up some marine traffic from Boston Harbor. Live about 20 miles due west of the harbor. Have a Scantenna antenna which I think is "pretty good". It's up in my attic. It's omni directional, and broadband over the typical scanner ranges (supposedly). I can often pick up coast guard conversations, but very rarely (but ooccassionally) ship traffic. Do you think a dedicated, very directional, and tuned to the marine freq's would help, or am I just too far away ? Any thoughts on, or antenna suggestions would be most appreciated. No idea what to buy, if you feel it's worth a try ? Very interested in the AIS data being transmitted by ships at around 162 MHz, as well as general marine stuff. BTW: really surprised that I hear the CG at all. I would have thought that their antennas would be "focused" out to sea, with any propagation going the other way (towards me) minimized to maximize the effectiveness of their radiated power in the direction that it's needed. Thoughts ? Thanks, Bob hi bob ..if you want really good reception on vhf marine band ,you should consider buying a ham 2mtr band base antenna . these work on 147mhz and will work just as good on the marine band for receive. hope this helps ... bob vk4la in australia |
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