Will it fit my scanner?

It uses a BNC male connector, so it plugs directly into scanners with a BNC female jack. Scanners with SMA or SO-239 need an adapter.

Does it receive 800 MHz trunked systems?

Yes, the range extends to 1300 MHz, so it covers 800 MHz public safety and trunked systems. Reception depends on distance and terrain.

Is it good for low-band VHF?

It receives low-band VHF, but a short wideband dipole is inefficient there. A dedicated low-band antenna will do better.

Can I use it indoors?

Yes, but placing it near a window or outdoors improves reception. The car mount is for vehicle use.

Does it need power or tuning?

No. It is a passive receive antenna with no tuning or power required.

Police Scanner Dipole Antenna 20-1300MHz with Car

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

Our take on the Police Scanner Dipole Antenna 20-1300MHz with Car

This is a wideband dipole antenna covering 20 to 1300 MHz with a 50-ohm BNC male connector, sold with a car mount. The broad range lets one antenna serve scanner listeners who monitor everything from low-band VHF and aircraft to ham, public safety and 800 MHz trunked systems. It is a general-purpose receive antenna rather than a tuned single-band design, so it is convenient but not the strongest performer at any one frequency. It suits hobbyists who want one antenna for multiple bands and are willing to accept modest gain compared with a band-specific antenna.

Best forScanner hobbyists monitoring several bandsMobile and car-mounted scanningListeners new to wideband scanningBackup or travel antenna

Pros

Covers a very wide 20-1300 MHz range
Standard 50-ohm BNC male connector fits many scanners
Includes a car mount for mobile use
One antenna serves VHF, UHF and 800 MHz listening
Dipole design is simple with no tuning needed

Cons

Wideband design gives less gain than band-specific antennas
Low-band VHF reception is weak for its size
BNC male needs an adapter for scanners with SMA or SO-239
Mounting hardware is basic and may need extra work to fit

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Specifications

Frequency Range: 20MHz - 1300MHz
Impedance: 50 ohm
Connector: BNC Male

Questions and answers

Will it fit my scanner?: It uses a BNC male connector, so it plugs directly into scanners with a BNC female jack. Scanners with SMA or SO-239 need an adapter.
Does it receive 800 MHz trunked systems?: Yes, the range extends to 1300 MHz, so it covers 800 MHz public safety and trunked systems. Reception depends on distance and terrain.
Is it good for low-band VHF?: It receives low-band VHF, but a short wideband dipole is inefficient there. A dedicated low-band antenna will do better.
Can I use it indoors?: Yes, but placing it near a window or outdoors improves reception. The car mount is for vehicle use.
Does it need power or tuning?: No. It is a passive receive antenna with no tuning or power required.
Where is the Police Scanner Dipole Antenna 20-1300MHz with Car cheapest?: At VXB.com Bearings, for $45.95, as of our latest check.

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