Adapt it to a cable tv splitter/amplifier, the amp will overcome the losses
and then some. Adjustable ones will give the most flexibility, and either
can be found in the junk drawer or at a yard sale.
The drawback is that they are wideband and will also amplify the bad stuff
i.e. pagers.

Jason



"Jeff Multer" wrote in message
...
What is a pigtail antenna?

The typical antenna used in land mobile radio applications has a number of
spiral turns in the center of the element ... similar to the tail of a
pig.

And, "NMO" refers to the type of mating / coupler used at the base of the
antenna element.

With an NMO coupler, the antenna element easily can be screwed on or off
the
base ... an advantage for going through the car wash, or if you want to
switch
elements for particular listening applications.

Jeff Multer
Fort Mill, S.C.