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Charliebrown
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Username: Charliebrown

Post Number: 102
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 11:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Is there any certain scanner antenna height like it is for c.b. or ham radio for the scanner to receive better?
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Mikefromms
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Username: Mikefromms

Post Number: 1082
Registered: 6-2003
Posted on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 2:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I would apply the same principles. For line of sight signals the higher the better. However on frequencies below 10 mhz low antennas will receive those signals out several hundred miles easily and reject the really distance stations somewhat. N.V.I.S. Hope that helped.
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Tech833
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Username: Tech833

Post Number: 1870
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 8:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Higher the better.
Your radio 'Mythbuster' since 1998
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Charliebrown
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Username: Charliebrown

Post Number: 103
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 7:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks Mike, That does help some what. I use to listen to short wave and I use to construct my antenna out of copper wire bed spring and a whole host of things. Always interesting to exchange notes and experiences to help each other enjoy their hobby more. Have a nice day Mike and thanks once again.
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Mikefromms
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Username: Mikefromms

Post Number: 1083
Registered: 6-2003
Posted on Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 11:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You are very welcomed Charliebrown. This is the kind of stuff I like to see on here. I like to throw out topics just to get discussion goind (of some kind) and I do enjoy sharing what I think I know and learning from other. That's what makes this site great. I was away from here for a little while and trying to get back in the swing. It's kind of quiet, but when cycle 24 gets going I'm sure cber's and hams alike will be asking questions, making posts and having more fun.

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