Hi Lloyd Since you mention "remote" and "Magnetic bases" I trust you mean a magnetic mount antenna connected via coax cable with a BNC connector so that you may place it on the roof or perhaps the tru

My city here in Florida went encrypted a couple of months ago. =======================================

Very interesting! Same sort of thing happened to me while watching Sacramento's channel three or Oakland's channel two from a ridge top home on the coast at Albion Ca. After turning the beam we could

While I worked at Ham Radio Outlet, 2015 - 2018, we would "pre program" 436 and 536 for a fee. Don KC6IPO ==========================

I still have mine. =========================

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.

I got to hang out with him for maybe an hour when I worked at Ham Radio Outlet in Oakland. He was there for the day to introduce Uniden's scanners to our customers. He seemed like a very nice guy. I e

Hi Don, The MFJ discone tends to fall apart in a wind from what I have read. They work well in an attic. Don KC6IPO ==================================

In which case I would consider the Diamond X-200 or X-50. Don KC6IPO ===================================

Check out a discone. I suggest the Diamond D-130J or NJ depending on the connector. Avoid the MFJ brand if mounted outside. Don KC6IPO =========================================