Rog wrote:
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"Rog" wrote in message
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"tg" wrote in message
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I'm a newbie upgrading to a 3GHz scanning system so I'm no looking round
for recommedations and feedback on antennas that perform up to 3GHz. I
would rather spend extra for a professional level antenna than go for a
cheaper option. The AOR DA5000 looks good but I'd appreciate any tips
before I start shelling out money. I'm currently scanning with a D130
discone which works well but it only goes up to 1300MHz. Thanks for any
advice.

You will be lucky if you pick up ANYTHING worth listening to above 400Mhz
R
hey thanks for your really positive and constructive comments Rog. I
didn't ask for advice about what's available in the upper spectrum, I know
what the score is there so let me worry about that. With an attitude like
yours maybe you should just stick to your transistor radio.

you would hear a HELL of a lot more on a transistor radio that you would up
in the 3GHz your waffling on about,
R


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I am in agreement with most of the posters who advise that there is very
little voice traffic at these frequencies, however if you want to play
around tracking the various signals etc that are kicking around up there
(and why not, this hobby is different for everyone!) theres a lot of fun
to be had up at these frequencies using a homemade parabolic antenna on
a fishing pole. Search google for homebrew, parabolic and, of all
things, wok! Most of the pages that you'll turn up concern wifi however
the antennas that are shown can be easily modified. Also search on the
pringle can antenna.

Good luck and, despite the whingers, have fun with your hobby.

Timfy