Robert11 wrote:
Hi,

Real newbie regarding antenna theory, but am trying to learn.
Have ordered the ARRL antenna book.

a. In my attic, right next to each other, I have a Scantenna and a Discone
antenna.
Both have the same coax run to my study downstairs. Don't remember the type
of coax, but it's the large diameter, "low loss" type for both.

The Scantenna feeds a new Uniden BCD996 Scanner.
The Discone feeds my JRC NRD 545 (with the VHF converter board).

When tuned to the Coast Guard station (156.8 MHz fm) about 25 miles away
(way beyond my line of sight, but they probably have a high tower) the 545
with the Disconne is vastly superior.


What happens when you connect the 996 to the Discone and vice
versa?

Irv VE6BP