Joe (or anyone) - do you think the SDS100 really has good reception, as a portable radio, better than the 436? I actually don't need digital these days - but I've gotten to know enough about the 436

So untrue By not having a ground plane you don’t have a proper load for radio and will get a mismatch on coax ======================== de N2MLP Brian Monroe County PA

True, not AS important (it's critical for transmitting), but it still will affect reception only having half an antenna. The counterpoise is the other half, and if missing will be noticeable on most

I have a Uniden home Patrol one for sale, it is $ 200.00. I have all the accessories too, there are no batteries in the unit, it was well taken care of, it is on e-bay, item # 184173241038.

Have a good ground plane is not as important if you’re only connecting a scanner to the antenna and not doing any transmitting.

Think about it - would you rather pay $700 or $7000? I would buy the SDS100 too rather than Motorola. Joe M.

I have a few Motorola friends who works at The Two way radio Shops they use a 2 in Wide braid to attach to the frame to the trunk . By the way they do the programming on the APX Motorola radios

The car salesman was a little surprised when I took out a magnet and checked the trunk lid to be sure it was all steel. Michael WA7SKG Joe M. wrote on 2/21/20 4:39 PM:

If you don't believe Rich try that in reverse sometime. Try to get the dealer down because it has a hole drilled and plugged. You will find they sing a different tune when you try using their tricks

I use several of these with good results. VHF/UHF/800 Tram 1091-BNC. comes with an NMO mount coax with BNC connector and an angle bracket for side of hood/trunk type

Real Men drill holes LOL But the do work better Happy Scanning Don KA9QJG Ps And the BS Given its not true if you put a hole in your vehicle it drops the resale value They make plugs

NMO 3/4" hole mount is only way to go ======================== de N2MLP Brian Monroe County PA ========================

5/8 WAVE MOUNTED TO ROOF WORKS BEST ======================== de N2MLP Brian Monroe County PA ========================

I always said I would never pay the price on the expensive Larsen Antennas , But I heard others using them years ago I was at a ham fest and I guy was selling a VHF/UHF Half price because it

I have used one of the tri band Larsen NMO mount (via a NMO 3/4" hole mount) for years for scanning and it is fantastic. Very happy with its quality and performance.

The Larsen brand is one of my favorites, too. I have never tried that tri-band model, but perhaps I should. The dual-band VHF/UHF models are the best antennas I've ever used. Joe M.

I use a PulseLarsen NMO150/450/800 and an NMO mag mount from Ham Radio Outlet ( www.hamradio.com ). It stands about 17 inches tall. It is tuned very wide band for high VHF, UHF and 800 MHz reception.

That happens when they "suddenly notice" the lights and siren, too. Then they slam on the brakes. I've learned to not follow them too close. (never learned by collision, though, just to clarify

I use to work Law Enforcement and Quit using the PA After observing some drivers being startled and almost losing control of their vehicle Be Safe Happy Scanning Don KA9QJG

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