Will it fit my scanner?

It fits radios with a BNC female jack on the body. If your scanner has an SMA or SMA-female connector, you need an adapter. Check the connector before buying.

Does it cover 800 MHz trunked systems?

No. It is tuned for 136-174 MHz and 400-470 MHz. For 700/800 MHz public safety trunking you want a wideband or 800 MHz-specific antenna.

Is it better than the stock antenna?

Usually about the same or slightly better on VHF and UHF, depending on the radio. It is a replacement and spare, not a gain upgrade.

Can I transmit with it?

It is sold for scanner and receiver use. Transmitting on a handheld radio with a mismatched antenna can damage the radio, so check your radio's specified band and connector first.

How durable is it outdoors?

The rubber jacket and copper core handle rain and bending, and the short length means less leverage on the connector. It is not waterproof-rated for submersion.

Two 6-inch BNC male antennas, about 25 g each. No adapter or cable is included.

BNC Dual Band Handheld Scanner Antenna, 2 Pack Flexible

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BNC Dual Band Handheld Scanner Antenna, 2 Pack Flexible

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Last seen at $45.95 at VXB.com Bearings on Nov 10.

Our take on the BNC Dual Band Handheld Scanner Antenna, 2 Pack Flexible

This is a two-pack of 6-inch flexible BNC antennas tuned for VHF 136-174 MHz and UHF 400-470 MHz. Each weighs about 25 g and uses a copper core inside a rubber jacket, so it bends instead of snapping when a radio is clipped to a belt or stuffed in a bag. It fits any handheld with a BNC female jack, which covers many scanners and older two-way radios. It is a basic replacement or spare, not an upgrade: a longer whip or a dedicated single-band antenna will usually pull in weaker signals better, but this one is short, cheap to replace and easy to carry.

Best forScanner owners replacing a lost or broken stock antennaKeeping a spare antenna in a go-bag or vehicleShort-range monitoring on VHF and UHF public safety and business channelsField and outdoor use where a stiff antenna would break

Pros

Fits standard BNC female jacks on many handheld scanners and radios
Covers both VHF 136-174 MHz and UHF 400-470 MHz
Flexible rubber jacket resists bending and weather
Short 6-inch length keeps the radio pocketable
Two antennas in the pack, so one can stay as a spare

Cons

Short whip gives less gain than a longer or telescoping antenna
Covers only 136-174 and 400-470 MHz, so it misses 700/800 MHz trunked systems
Not a true wideband scanner antenna; performance drops outside its tuned bands
No adapter included for radios with SMA connectors

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Dual-band performance in VHF 136-174 MHz and UHF 400-470 MHz
BNC male connector fits radios with BNC female connectors
Compact 6.0 in (15.5 cm) length, about 25 g per antenna
Flexible rubber exterior with copper core
Weather resistant
Improves reception for clearer transmissions

Materials: Flexible rubber exterior, copper core
Fit: Fits handheld radios with BNC female connectors
Returns: Free, easy and hassle-free returns on every order
Shipping: Orders currently take 5-10 business days to process before shipping
Packs: 2 pack
In the box: 2 antennas

About the BNC Dual Band Handheld Scanner Antenna, 2 Pack Flexible

This is a pack of two dual-band antennas for handheld radios and scanners that have a BNC female connector. Each antenna has a BNC male connector and covers the VHF band at 136-174 MHz and the UHF band at 400-470 MHz.

Each antenna has a flexible rubber exterior and a copper core, and it is weather resistant. It is 6.0 in (15.5 cm) long and weighs about 25 g, so it stays compact. The antenna improves reception for clearer transmissions on both bands.

Frequency bands: VHF 136-174 MHz, UHF 400-470 MHz
Connector: BNC male (fits BNC female radios)
Length: 6.0 in (15.5 cm)
Weight: About 25 g per antenna
Material: Flexible rubber exterior, copper core
Weather rating: Weather resistant
Compatibility: Handheld radios with BNC female connectors
In the box: 2 antennas

Specifications

Frequency Band: VHF, UHF

Questions and answers

Will it fit my scanner?: It fits radios with a BNC female jack on the body. If your scanner has an SMA or SMA-female connector, you need an adapter. Check the connector before buying.
Does it cover 800 MHz trunked systems?: No. It is tuned for 136-174 MHz and 400-470 MHz. For 700/800 MHz public safety trunking you want a wideband or 800 MHz-specific antenna.
Is it better than the stock antenna?: Usually about the same or slightly better on VHF and UHF, depending on the radio. It is a replacement and spare, not a gain upgrade.
Can I transmit with it?: It is sold for scanner and receiver use. Transmitting on a handheld radio with a mismatched antenna can damage the radio, so check your radio's specified band and connector first.
How durable is it outdoors?: The rubber jacket and copper core handle rain and bending, and the short length means less leverage on the connector. It is not waterproof-rated for submersion.
What is in the pack?: Two 6-inch BNC male antennas, about 25 g each. No adapter or cable is included.
Where is the BNC Dual Band Handheld Scanner Antenna, 2 Pack Flexible cheapest?: At VXB.com Bearings, for $45.95, as of our latest check.

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