Can this TV antenna be used instead for good &amp; clear sound signals &amp; reception to a scanner such as the Uniden BCT15X or the Uniden BCD536HP?
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Sure, it would be an interesting project. But keep in mind this antenna is designed for FM radio. A scanner which you have seeks out frequencies at a lower bandwidth than FM radio, so you may get clutter from strong FM radio signals which the scanner may not filter out. Scanners generally use an aerial, ( a single element that is straight up and down).
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Its just like most scanners as RJP913 said, but you need to check out who you want to listen to first. I found out that the county's I wanted to listen to used a much higher freq. than the Uniden could be programed for. Still all in all its a great buy, and I like it.
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This antenna is a scanner antenna built to receive a large frequency range. It is not designed to transmit, only receive. The cable end connects to a scanner radio and is not correct to connect to a CB radio.
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It would work for cb channels mostly. You might get marginal reception with it on the higher VHF bands for police and fire. You would be better off get a dedicated vehicle scanner antenna that is designed to receive multiple frequency bands.
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I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you, but I am wondering the same thing - did you ever find an antenna that works? Thanks!
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It will probably work for short distances, but why waste your money on the wrong antenna?
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Yes, there is no reason for it not to work with any antenna its connect too. Its job is to amplify the signal closest to the point of reception which just downstream from your antenna.
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Two things. The broad face of the antenna "black rounded side" needs to point in the direction of the transmitters. Second point, this antenna is only UHF. You should look to pair with the ClearStream5 which is VHF. Connect both antenna to a signal combiner using the same length of cable....saw 4' for each to avoid ghosting. From the signal combiner, pass through a good preamp if needed, then on to your TV's. You'll know if you need an amp based on the signal strength indicator shown on newer TV's. Another way to know is that the picture is blocky and pixelated. I think in total I spent $280 for the two antenna...two mounting poles, cables and preamp. Cutting cable saved me $1400 the first year alone, so well worth the investment to do it right the first time.
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Yes, I live where there is no computer access. Only thing is I may need a HDTV signal filter because when I turn on my new TV it causes a lot of static on the scanner to the point I have to turn the scanner off to watch TV. The scanner works great without the HDTV on. I'll call Radio Shack, maybe they can help me.
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This antenna is very low in quality and will absolutely not replace any good quality digital antenna. On the other hand, is the TV set is not capable of decoding digital signals, you will need the decoder as well.
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Could be used, but not an optimum choice. This is for satellite TV, not broadcast RF.
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You do the scan via your TV. If its not as good as you known it could be, you then adjust the antenna and scan again. I use this antenna in parallel with another, so I get awesome reception with all local channels.
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This scanner antennae would be almost useless for transmitting purposes on the cb band. Particularly for A base unit.
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the antenna doesn't scan, the tv does. antenna just pulls in weak signals. it's like the old rabbit ears on older tv's, move aerials around and turn knob. i have a tivax 7 inch digital tv i use near a lightrail yard, lots of power lines.when yard is empty i get good reception, otherwise even with amped ant it don't help much. follow scan instructions for your tv.hope this helps, let me know.
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You can use this on any antenna and any TV (with a coaxial connection). The one I had worked but just not as well as my outside antenna.
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you can use any type of antenna with a co-axial connection (the type you twist & screw). i use a regular pair of $5 "rabbit ears". also, i live in a large city...so signal reception is great and rarely an issue. my box is connected to my tv with an HDMI connection (not included).
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It will work but you will need the coax adapter for your scanner. Antenna is great by the way.