- What frequency range does the Comet DS-150S cover?
- About 25 MHz to 1.3 GHz, covering VHF low and high band, UHF and 800 MHz scanner traffic.
- Can I transmit with this antenna?
- No. It is a receive-only discone. Use a resonant transmit antenna for any radio you key up.
- What connector and cable come with it?
- It has an SO-239 (UHF) connector and ships with 60 feet of RG-58 coax.
- Do I need a mast or mount?
- Yes. It mounts to a mast, and the mast and mounting hardware are not included.
- Is it better than a stock scanner antenna?
- For home listening, yes. It hears more bands and more distant traffic than a rubber duck, though it adds no gain.
- Can it be used outdoors?
- It can, but seal the connections and expect a light build. A sheltered or attic mount lasts longer.
- Where is the Comet DS-150S Discone Antenna cheapest?
- At GigaParts.com, for $134.95, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Comet DS-150S Discone Antenna?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including radioworld.co.uk, eBay, Newegg.com, GigaParts.com, Amazon.