MFR#RH77CA. Just a great simple scanner. That eliminates the problem of figuring out a calibrated reference antenna, and averages out sample variation a little bit. Diamond RH77CA HT/Scanner Antenna - Black (42) Total Ratings 42. natedawg1604 Member. Since you mainly listen in the VHF-hi and 400 mhz area, the Diamond RH77CA is an excellent choice. . , Each. This Remtronix antenna is the same item (they manufacture the one RadioShack sells). As we all know, the Diamond RH77CA is supposed to be the hottest antenna on the market for VHF and UHF scanning. RHF10: Dual-band. Feb 25, 2015. . 100% agree - Would recommend. 15 dBi, Max Power: 10 Watts, Length: 15") SMA. (Gain: 440 Mhz. Shop Handheld and Scanner Antennas at DX Engineering. $34. F. Messages. Dual-Band High Gain Handheld Antenna Rx: 120~900 MHz. I am also waiting to receive the rh77ca I ordered yesterday. Diamond RH519. Feed it with low loss coax cable, like RG-6U or, better still, Times Microwave LMR-400. 2. However, not by a whole lot. I’ll do my best to answer them. High quality, high gain + receive up to 900 MHz HT antenna. Diamond Antenna dual band 2m / 70cm antenna for UHF/VHF handheld transceivers. High gain, + receive to 900 MHz. broadcastify. > wrote: Hi name is ray toth in desplaines Illinois usa got a bc75xlt whTs a good all round antenna I can get better than what’s in box can look at eBay also thanks hope, can help. Sapphire is famously associated with blue, but that's not its only color. . Jan 31, 2013 #3 I just bought the same scanner and find that it pulls in fairly good from a distance with just the rubber ducky antenna. I like the flex-ability of the 519, but I also like the gain of the 77. The Diamond Antenna SRH77CA / SRJ77CA / RH77CA is a dual band 2m/70cm ht antenna for portable handheld amateur two way radios. com. Just purchased a pro-97 handheld and as usual comes with the rubber antenna. The NOAA channels (162. . It's the smallest discone diamond has but has exeptional reception. No complaints. Diamond RH3. Engine 27 was just dispatched with Roseville for a crash on I-80 and was told by Fire Dispatch to contact Roseville on Roseville Fire Tac 4 and engine 27 told dispatch they were no longer able to operate on Roseville's 800 system and would come up on Roseville Fire VHF. Diamond RH77CA SRH77CA Antenna -- is what was recommended 5 years ago on this forum. Sanding Bands and Pads. Signal was pretty strong at times. With 800Mhz trunking 'hits' are happening far more often, and the signals are nearly all 4 bars instead of the 2-3 bars I generally get. The SRH320A is a 1/4 wave on 2 meters and 220 MHz, a 1/2 wave on 430 MHz. Dual-Band High Gain Handheld Antenna Rx: 120~900 MHz. Regarding your programming question. This semi-flexible antenna is black with bottom and center loading coils. With the GRE even the RS 800Mhz antenna is picking up occasional aircraft transmissions, and with the. #6. I agree with the above post - the RS800 is a good antenna - but for 800MHZ. I mainly. The RH77CA is cheaper, and its easier to carry around. Diamond (Original) SRH77CA 144/440 MHz Dual-Band Antenna. It is a 2m/440 MHz dual band amateur antenna. Put a ground plane on the roof. Less than optimal on 700/800 MHz. I read on a post from 2006 that the Diamond RH77CA is the best for railroading but I was wondering if there is a better magnetic. Scanners, Receivers and Related Equipment Forums. The RH77CA is basically a 1/4 wave whip with a small coil at the base. Feb 5, 2006. Real Diamond antennas have very good, fine print on them. i am using a telephone dsl external modem. Last is the Diamond RH 519 which is a very thin whip. Pro-96 with RS 800mhz ducky for all digital and 800mhz in my area. HRO carries them by the handful. Will this increase my reception with both trunking and conventional channels. $27. It has the same specs as the RH77 series, and is about an inch taller. The RH77CA is one of the best 2m/70cm antennas ever made with good quality build antenna, sorry but it is not an 800MHz antenna and a poor choice on your part if you are wanting the 800 band because of the load matching coil in the base. BNC Right-Angle Connector Male/FemaleSo, if you don't care about those bands; then the Comet is the sure bet. It performs awesome on VHF and pretty well on UHF. 055 Union Pacific Miller yard-160. Apr 9, 2006. The RH77CA is cheaper, and its easier to carry around. White sapphire is actually much cheaper than blue and has become a popular natural alternative to diamond. This rubber duck antenna is longer than your typical stock antenna at 9 inches. I know that I could probably ask some of the employees of my county's EMA about whether my idea will work. Wow! Unreal, the difference. Hello I use the COMET-SMA3 and the DIAMOND-RH771 and I wreckin they both perform very well on all my hand helds. I’m in need of some assistance programming my BCD996T. From my location in the Cleveland, Ohio area, it pulls in VHF air-to-air in the 138-144 range from Michigan, Indiana, and Southern Ohio! And this is all indoors!Hi! I'm pretty new to the world of radios and scanners so please go easy on me. 5. Though it does recieve 800 mhz, the RadioShack 800 mhz duckie rivals it in that department. I’ve have tried the OEM rubber duckie antenna, the Remtronix REM-820S 800 MHz antenna, and the Diamond RH77CA 144/400 MHz antenna. Mobile Discone Scanner Antenna. . Here are the antennas I am looking at: Whistler Desktop Discone Antenna. Business, Economics, and Finance. Please log-in to create a wish list. SKU. . 2 Reviews Add Your Review . What is interesting is that I brought along my RH77CA and swapped it on the same frequencies. It will do poorly on low band. If I don't want to use my Elk to work FM or packet satellites, I have tried 3 different antennas. I have the Diamond RH77CA antenna and the Radio Shack Deluxe Antenna and the main one that comes with my BCT15. A night and day difference – especially with my worst-build-quality-ever antenna – the Pryme AL 800. It then dawned on me that there may be more sensitive receivers out there, hence the question. Diamond ® Antennas are sold through authorized dealers. dmg1969 Member. Did some testing with the Remtronix antenna today. Also, the RH77CA is a long antenna. Great minds think alike ;-) Dubbin Member. I either use the Diamond RH77CA, or my ST-2 base antenna (which has a 2-way splitter for connecting 2 radios). That thing works pretty good. Feb 21, 2021. I bought the Diamond RH77CA antenna and can only pick up aircraft flying overhead, not ATC. Side by side with my PRO-164 hooked to a 20-176, theirs no comparison. The RH77CA is basically a 2 Meter/ 440 antenna. Status Not open for further replies. At Amazon, is sold for $26 to $27 from different sellers (the 3rd party sellers now listed are all Diamond authorized). You may want to start with the popular Diamond RH77CA, which does well at UHF where your FRS and GMRS activity is. The RH77CA can be purcahsed from ham radio dealers on line for just a little more than what Radio Shack charges for their antenna. Last but not least on this list is the Diamond (Original) SRH77CA. The Diamond RH77CA is far better:1. If you're listening to 800MHz, they're the best antenna I've tested. The RH77CA / SRH77CA was suggested to me already - thanks Yaesumofo. . MSRP: 29. The RH77CA has the SMA connector one needs for the SDS100. Antennas and Associated Hardware. Mar 10, 2018 #3 A directional antenna will give you the most gain, but only when aimed at the signal source. Increase the performance on your handheld or wideband scanner with a Diamond® SRH Series antenna. . And also a good overall performer. Last item to show for the day. 1/4 wave on 2 meters, 2. It's the same as the PSR-100 just rebadged for RS and less a charger. It is optimized for these bands as well as being vertically polarized and omni directional. I was just illustrating a point that soon that will be about all they are good for - And the demand will drive the used pricingWhy not look into a Diamond RH77CA. Hi guys I just moved not far from credit Vally hospital and was wondering how good I would be able to pick up the repeater a with my Diamond RH77CA which I already have purchased and my Uniden BC125AT I'm looking at getting. Same misspelling. Increase the performance on your handheld or wideband scanner with a. An improved solution would be an outdoor antenna, or placing that RH77CA near a window and use a short run of BNC patch cable between the scanner and antenna. 260 KCS Beaum Yard-161. D. The ones I had before were like that until today when I finally took delivery of a Diamond Antenna Coaxial Adapters BNCJ-SMAP. The Maldol is very thin and flops around all the time, the Diamond is more rigid, yet still flexible. BCD536HP has a BNC female input. That eliminates the problem of figuring out a calibrated reference antenna, and averages out sample variation a little bit. The Diamond RH77CA is the best one I have seen so far too. It's a telescoping antenna, with markings on the antenna showing how many segments to extend for various frequency bands. Or the Scantenna. 59. . First you state you live in a "very isolated area" of Charles County that is "twenty five miles from the nearest town". 15dBi (430 MHz) Max Power: 50W (Watts) Impedance: 50 Ohm Length: 30 cm Weight: 40g Connector: BNC 1/4 wave length (144 MHz), 1/2 wave length (430 MHz) and finally Made in Japan. I have one, and it far surpasses ANY portable scanner antenna I have ever owned for VHF and UHF frequencies. Most of the comments I’ve read are pretty accurate. If you want good RX below 100MHz, you'll need to buy or make an antenna tuned specifically for the CHP freqs. Okay, based on the advice here and my own research, I decided to buy the Uniden BC125AT and the Diamond RH77CA. The Diamond RH77CA is an HT antenna for transmit on 2 meters and 440 MHz. unless you are mobile program the towers near your location and you should be ok (listen to all of them. Jul 5, 2017 #4The only difference would be the extra flexibility of the SignalStick. And, yes, the RH77CA will trounce the performance of the stock BC-125ATantenna. Oct 13, 2006 #10 W4KRR said: Actually, the BC 246T has a BNC antenna connector, so you would need an adapter to use these antennas. It's great for VHF-hi, great for UHF, as good as can be expected for VHF-lo and no better than the antenna that came. 95. The bases screw on the the antenna. 5 carats — cost a bit less and fit into the ring setting and his budget of about $15,000. It is a great conventional scanner. Joined Jul 23, 2006 Messages 52 Location Maui, Hawaii. It is a: Diamond RH77CA Since it has been so many years now, thought it would be worth asking if there is anything "better" available now. 5. Consider buying a Diamond RH77CA antenna (which has a BNC connector). Over many years I have always used the Diamond RH77CA (BNC equivalent) antenna for anything other than 700-800MHz. From. While I own both the 125AT and the Diamond RH77CA and they are a good combination, I would hate for you to possibly throw good money after bad. Increase the performance on your handheld or wideband scanner with a Diamond® SRH Series antenna. . Dec 19, 2018 #3 Would choose one that offers alpha tagging. CryptoI have a diamond rh77ca that i paid 22 dollars for that works good but then i saw the nagoya na-771 on e-bay for 7 dollars and bought one and to my surprise it seems to slightly out perform the diamond rh77ca anyone else tried this antenna?It even out performs my scantenna thats mounted outside. . $26. The length of the 77A on a handheld makes it prone to be accidentally tipped over if the the scanner is sitting on a desk or table. I've read that the Diamond RH77CA might be good but I don't know if it covers all the freqs the ws1040 covers. Good day, I currently live in Moncton and I'm looking to upgrade my Uniben BC246T rubber duchy antenna so I can be able to hear as much as possible (maybe all the way to Halifax, if possible). 1,440. Some good dualband choices are a longer whip such as the Diamond RH77CA, SRH77CA, or SRJ77CA or a magnetic-mount mobile antenna placed on a vehicle or on other metal object. But for UHF it's only OK, and VHF, it's crap. I want to mainly monitor CHP (39-42 MHz), VHF govt, UHF govt, LAPD (APCO-25)/LASO (482-510 MHz), and 800-900 MHz conv and trunked systems. 95 shipping: Remtronix REM-800B, Diamond REM-800S Scanner Antenna. D. gunmasternd Member. On 344. May 31, 2007 #16I have used a PRO-43 with a Larsen KD4-150/450 commercial HT antenna, and I've used a PRO-97 with a Diamond RH77CA. Diamond also makes the RHF40 antenna. Try the good old Diamond RH77CA. The RH77CA and equivalents I like better and more sturdy and like. 9 KB · Views: 67 Reactions: MXROFF. Those who monitor aircraft the 150 & 450 bands might be better served by the Diamond RH77CA/SRH77CA antenna. A good 1/4 wave mobile antenna on the car makes a big difference and can be used for VHF, UHF and. Buy SRH77CA SRH77 SRH-77 Diamond (Original) SRH77CA 144/440 MHz. From the ones you listed I would definitely go with the Diamond SRH77CA. The scanner doesn't tip over easily with the extended antenna. how about the RH789. Skip to content. 15 dBi, Max Power: 10 Watts, Len. Actually, comparing it to the Bearcat 436HP, it has MUCH better audio and sensitivity on VHF/UHF. Would not be without it. . Description: 15" long, male SMA connector, flexible dual-band antenna for handheld transceivers. I'm a little skittish about having the RH77CA on my handheld on my belt at times. When I am out and about in public, I swear that all my antennas seem to work well. I get about the same results from any of the three; I can/can’t receive certain frequencies depending on where I am located within my home or yard, even if I move a few inches. Can anybody recommend a better hand held antenna? Height is not too much of an issue, and neither is price. High gain, + receive to 900 MHz. $28. Contact one of your local Diamond. Joined Jul 17, 2006 Messages 192 Location North Carolina. I agree also. I can confirm that it does. My frequency range of interest is 150-174 MHz and 410-470 MHz. In Stock. Joined Sep 25, 2004 Messages 3,354 Location South Arkansas. Remarks: Works well with 150-162 MHz HT's. Maybe I could put the Diamond RH77CA on the Pro-79 and get a new antenna for my Pro-106? Also, do you know whether Desk Mount for Two Portable Scanners is a good home setup desk mount if I have two handheld scanners which I will/am using as base scanners? Thanks so much! Last edited: Dec 17, 2009. Adds 45 lbs, but is self transporting. The RH536 appears to be a cross between the two. $26. No doubt about it. The Diamond Antenna RH77CA flexible antenna is commonly recommended as an improvement to replace the BC125AT's factory antenna. out of stock. Can I use one of my good BNC handheld wide band antennas eg Diamond RH77CA as a vehicle antenna mounted on PL-259 (to BNC converter) trunk lip connector or magnetic base. RH-77CA has a BNC connector. HELP! 500 is deaf on airband!! This scanning thing is starting to get to me. The RH77CA is basically a 1/4 wave whip with a small coil at the base. Amazon only wanted another $10. . While driving past the airports it seems like I need to be 1-2 miles away just to pick up ATC audio. safetyobc, I use the 77C (the SMA version, but the antenna is the same). 15 dBi, Max Power: 10 Watts, Length: 15") BNC Review Summary For : Diamond RH77CA; Reviews: 41 MSRP: 24. First you state you live in a "very isolated area" of Charles County that is "twenty five miles from the nearest town". It is a 1/4 wave on 2 meters and a 1/2 wave on 440. 635 Union Pacific Mineola Sub-161. Messages. Diamond RH77CA for VHF/UHF and RS-800 for 800 Mhz. Joined Feb 13, 2014 Messages 3,301 Reaction score 6,820Even works in the CB and aircraft bands. Keep in mind, though, that lab-made white sapphire is also available. Smiley 5/8 SLIM DUCK 160 MHZ Antenna. support boom for a144s5 sb-144r misc antenna accessories. ScannerMaster is much cheaper on the antennas, but their shipping, via USPS Priority Mail adds $9. It might get overloaded with a decent antenna though, it I. In many areas, two or three different signals may be available. Does anybody have any suggestions? ThanksFind helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Wouxun KG-UV9D Plus Seven Bands Reception Ham Two Way Radio at Amazon. Manufacturer's Website. I've attached a audio file of the static . 94 New. Much better on Vhf, very good on Uhf, and fairly good on 700/800MHz. Review Summary For : Diamond SRH77CA Dual Band (2 m /70 CM) HT Antenna. 8) DIamond RHF40: 3: 2013-08-31: 29. Last edited: Dec 6, 2021. KEWB-N1EXA Acushnet Heights Radio 740. Diamond ® Antennas are sold through authorized dealers. $34. In addition to Premier’s industry-leading Diamond aircraft sales, Premier is also one of the largest sellers and brokers of Piper, Beechcraft, Cessna, Cirrus. Shop Diamond (Original) RH77CA 144/440 MHz. Engineered and constructed in Japan, the Remtronix 842 is as good as its 800mhz formidable predecessor, the Remtronix '800',. For general scanning, the SDS100 is far better, despite its less sensitive receiver. This 15 inch tall antenna terminates to a male BNC connector. I've been swapping antennas around on my Bearcat 396, and have stumbled upon a discovery. Here are both 436 and 536 during same repeater traffic, different UIDs though. I am aware that I won't be picking up much with it unless i'm in close proximity of a transmission. One school district about 10 miles away comes in really well with the Diamond RH77CA and the RS800mhz. 6) Diamond SG-7900A: 21: 2016-04-06: 124. It’s constantly with me, here at work, at home, always turned on. However, the stock antenna is longer than the Diamond. I got into Mil-Air a few months ago and hear very little. Add to Wish List. 1/4 wave on 2 meters, 2. *Rated against typical stock HT antennas. 2. Frankly, I try to listen all over the bands; Our town FD and PD (482 and 852), and all the Aero and RR "stuff," e. Diamond (Original) RH77CA 144/440 MHz. Mobile: Larsen 150450800, or Austin Spectra. Reception is equal to the RS 800 in the UHF and 800. i am using a telephone dsl external modem. Diamond makes a BNC version (RH77CA) of that antenna as well if you are using the adapter and pop the antenna on/off often. If so, then pick up the BNC version of that antenna. 15 dBi, Max Power: 10 Watts, Length: 15") SMA: Antennas - Amazon. Attachments. The Diamond RH77CA Antenna is a good performing antenna. 95. Joined Jan 27, 2008 Messages 1,221 Location middletown, pa. The Diamond RH77CA antenna is a good all around "rubber ducky" BNC antenna for the various frequencies it covers. The 771 is for transmitting on 2 and 440 and receive only on the rest - same as the 77CA. com #6295 PS: Forgot to mention that I have been using a Diamond SRH320A that I had. allomanticpush. I've put together a bit of info on scanning for California Highway Patrol, for those that are interested. The SLIM DUCK is a flexible rubber duck made tough enough for military. It is optimized for these bands as well as being vertically polarized and omni directional. When it arrived I excitedly put it on and was suddenly not excited, as I was not getting any better reception. I have a Diamond RH77CA and a Larsen KulDuckie KD4FREQHQ2 antenna for my Uniden BC95XLT and BC246T scanners. Location. Pro-97 with Diamond RH77CA on a suction cup mount. Joined Mar 21, 2008 Messages 3,042 Location Michigan. 17m Loading Coil for HV7A & MV3A. The 144/440 MHz. Dual-Band High Gain Handheld Antenna Rx: 120~900 MHz. I recommend the Uniden BC125AT with the Diamond RH77CA antenna as it does pretty good for beginners like me. If you're going to switch antennas often, using your SMA to BNC adapter that I believe came with your scanner would be a good thing. For 800 MHZ the dedicated 800 antennas will out perform the Diamond. I've noticed that the stock antenna that comes with the scanner could be better. Diamond RH77CA Dual Band with BNC - Bands:: 2m/70cm + Receive up to 900MHz; *Gain (relative):: +6dB; Watts:: 10; Height:: 15"; Connector: BNC MaleRemarks: Diamond. Reception is equal to the RS 800 in the UHF and 800. The Diamond RH77CA is an excellent antenna for receiving (and transmitting, but we won't go there). It's OK for 700-800MHz but for that work I go with Radio Shack's RS-800 or Remtronix equivalent. Recently got a 396T. I agree also. jfhtm350 Member. I have a Diamond RH77CA and it works quite well. support boom for a430s15 sb-430r misc antenna accessories. ago. It works with Baofeng, Wouxun and other amateur ht two way radios. The SRH999 worked well on 432 and 1296. Is there a good multi-purpose all around good antenna that will increase range? wirelessandy It's a very exciting time. Hand Held: Diamond RH77CA, or Radio Shack 800MHz scanner antenna, or Austin Condor, or Radio Shack telescoping. 99; Description: Dual-Band HT/Scanner Antenna (BNC) Gain: 2. I thought the Diamond was a nice step up from the stock antenna- I wasn't quite prepared. Much better on Vhf, very good on Uhf, and fairly good on 700/800MHz. One other antenna to consider is the RS adjustable antenna. I understand this is because the transmitters at these airports are really low and their are buildings in the way. Who makes the ANLI? It seems Pryme and ANLI is similiar. 73 Greg Clearwater/Dunedin, FLGet the Diamond RH77CA. how do i stop it. Diamond antennas like the SRH77CA are designed as 2m/70cm amateur antennas. . Now if you really want performance increase you would have to go with a SlimJim or an Diamond RH-770 1/2 wave extendable. Bob. You could most likely get a better deal on the PSR-100 online. azbearhuntr • 3 yr. Review of the Diamond (Original) RH77CA 144/440 MHz. The antenna will make a difference. 7 and 238. Very popular scanner antenna. DHAS12 Member. The BC125AT uses a BNC type antenna connection. 56. Feb 2, 2022. Hi guys I just moved not far from credit Vally hospital and was wondering how good I would be able to pick up the repeater a with my Diamond RH77CA which I already have purchased and my Uniden BC125AT I'm looking at getting. 15m Loading Coil for HV7A & MV3A. This antenna is also is sold as the SRH77A and RH77CA with the SMA male. The RS has better ears than any other in the 800-900MHz range. I just picked up a Diamond RH77CA antenna along with a SMA to BNC adapter. 1. My set-up is a PSR-500 > Diamond RH77CA or LMR. 4 162. Weighs about 1/3 as much a a matter of fact. 68 Grams : ASIN B00M1X73EA : Additional Information. For what I am monitoring the BC125AT is sufficient, but I would consider upgrading if there was a more sensitive/powerful receiver. Feed Provider. 99 for next day delivery so I went for it. The RH77CA is alittle better on the scanner antenna port, as its lighter and less strain. I am thinking of buying one, however the Diamond RH951S High Gain Tri Band antenna also looks interesting. . Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. Thank you in advance. The one above is a monster, and is just too big for my uses. 40cm/16" is not practical for me to carry around so I only use it stationary at home. How to hook multi devices up. Aug 20, 2013. beat you too it. I want to listen to air and Emergency services (surrounding RCMP, local PDs, FDs, EMS, Coast Guards. You would want to use an angled BNC adapter on the back of your UBC360CLT in order to keep the antenna vertical. Programming for CHP is easy, they use single frequency analog in the 42 mhz range (as opposed to trunking systems which use banks of frequencies and talkgroups). The Diamond RH77CA is pretty much a mainstay in the Ham and scanner communities these days, it is arguably one of the best antennas ever made but technically by design it is actually a Ham antenna for use on the 2 meter (144-148 MHz) and 70 centimeter (420-450 MHz) bands in terms of transmit capability (antennas need to be. com. On the other hand, the. Diamond Rock Saws. I just bought a Diamond RH77CA to use when i take it into my office. . 6" saw with. More. The Diamond RH77CA series are excellent antennas. D. I use the Diamond RH77CA and I've been very impressed with performance. Diamond (Original) SRH77CA 144/440 MHz. Unfortunately, the antenna well on the XTS is deep, so an adapter would be needed and it is an ugly and potentially damaging solution. Gave his. Pro-97 with Diamond RH77CA on a suction cup mount. 15dBi (430 MHz) Max Power: 50W (Watts) Impedance: 50 Ohm Length: 30 cm Weight: 40g Connector: BNC 1/4 wave length (144 MHz), 1/2 wave length (430 MHz) and finally Made in Japan. The difference in price between the 8s about fifty dollars or so making the SDS200 the higher priced of the two. DIA-RH77CA.