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Vhf/800 dual band Ant.
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 7:15 am
by gcowan99
I heard that a dual band VHF/800 Ant. may be available? Can any one shead any light on this?
Thanks
Grant
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 7:47 am
by FFParamedic571
Sti-Co has one that the "G" uses it looks like a regular Black 800Mhz pigtail. It has a coupler box . The most comon was a trunk lip model. I have used a NMO style too..
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 8:11 am
by gcowan99
I don't mean to sound ignorant, but I don't understand your post ("G" or NMO style)... I should probally say that I want to use with an XTVA. I guess what I am asking is the a dual band whip or is it an in depth thing to make work? (I am just a volunteer firefighter who is probally sticking his nose into technology beyond my knowledge?)
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 9:24 am
by akardam
I have one of the Larsen NMO150/450/800 series that I use just for scanning, but if the frequencies you want to transmit on are within its range I don't see why it wouldn't work for you. Here's the product sheet:
http://www.radialllarsen.com/docfiles/N ... 50.800.pdf
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 10:05 am
by mtr12222
When he reffers to the "G" he means the federal government. NMO is a type/size of mount that was first introduced by Motorola, these can also be called Motorola mounts. These are probably the industry standard in public safety.
Antenex, Maxrad, Larsen, STI-CO, Comprod are all reputable companies to obtain antennas from.
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2005 11:16 am
by KitN1MCC
also try Austin antennas
Larsen NMO150/450/800
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:00 pm
by Jim1348
I am now in this same boat. Can anyone comment on the performance of the Larsen NMO150/450/800?
Re: Larsen NMO150/450/800
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 10:51 pm
by 007
Jim1348 wrote:I am now in this same boat. Can anyone comment on the performance of the Larsen NMO150/450/800?
Performance is good, but looks are hideous...the loading coil is up high on the rod, and looks out of place.
Try the MaxRad or Larsen, either one will work for you.
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 5:14 pm
by Res168cue
akardam wrote:I have one of the Larsen NMO150/450/800 series that I use just for scanning, but if the frequencies you want to transmit on are within its range I don't see why it wouldn't work for you. Here's the product sheet:
http://www.radialllarsen.com/docfiles/N ... 50.800.pdf
I have used this antenna extensively and highly recommend it... The coil is located dead center in the whip half way between the base and the top. All around an great antenna for TX and RX