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Review on Enhanced Wide-Band Scanner Antenna Window Glass Mount Perfect for Uniden SDS100, RadioShack Pro, and Whistler TRX-1 - BNC and SMA Connectors Provided by Mike Bogan

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Better than expected

I bought this antenna to use with my Whistler TRX-2 desktop/mobile scanner in my truck. Sticks directly to the inner glass of the windshield and I probably couldn't get it off even if I tried - it's very secure. The reception is amazing, I would not have thought that you can intercept frequencies up to 25 MHz with such an insanely small antenna. I track everything listed in Delaware on my TRX-2 in all 3 counties and it picks everything up very well. I hear the low frequencies from CB just as well as the high frequencies on the 800 and 900MHz bands. It picks up the 146MHz and 440MHz amateur bands very well. I read a user review stating that some car windshields have metal material at the top of the windshield. You know those tinted/metallic areas on the head visor. He said you should make sure your car's windshield does not contain any metallic materials as it would drastically degrade your reception if you mount this antenna there. I found this very helpful and thought I'd pass it on. Don't blame the antenna unless you make sure there isn't another problem first! One more note, the length of the cable is ok but I see where some people need it a bit longer if you want to professionally hide the cable under plastic/vinyl dashboards etc so before you remove the tape do it a Rough cut to ensure the cord is long enough for you!

Pros
  • Great for me
Cons
  • No instructions