- Does this antenna need a separate mount?
- Yes. It uses a standard NMO base, so you need an NMO mount and coax, such as a hole mount, trunk-lip mount or magnetic base.
- What bands does it receive?
- It is tuned for 150 MHz VHF high-band, 450 MHz UHF and 800 MHz public-safety and business bands.
- Is it good for transmitting?
- It is a scanner receive antenna. Its 200 W rating is generous, but it is not intended as a transmit antenna for most radios.
- How does it compare with a band-specific antenna?
- A single-band antenna usually performs better on its own band. This one trades some peak performance for coverage of all three bands.
- How long is the whip?
- The whip is 16 inches, which keeps it fairly low-profile on a vehicle.
- Where is the Laird ABSCANC 150/450/800 Scanner Antenna cheapest?
- At Kynix Semiconductor, for $33.40, 28% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Laird ABSCANC 150/450/800 Scanner Antenna?
- 9 stores we checked sell it, including Kynix Semiconductor, Utmel Electronics, RadioParts, Richard Electronics, DigiKey.