I wanted something better than the supplied "rubber ducks" on my handhelds. To my amazement, this antenna does deliver better performance on most bands covered by my scanners. While I don't have any VHF-low in my area, I can safely say that it works better on VHF/UHF public safety, air band, railroads, and 700/800 MHz trunking. This antenna is also flexible and feels durable. I mainly use this on my SDS100 (with a BNC adapter) since the SMA version will not fit all the way in. All in all, I'm VERY happy with antenna and even bought another one to use on my Icom receiver!
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W-801 Antenna
August 29, 2019
Reviewer:
JOSEPH E MESSINA from DIX HILLS, NY United States
I love the antenna. Someone I know recommended me to get it.
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Extremely Good Antenna
August 19, 2018
Reviewer:
Pete De Vasto from Portland, ORegon, United States
I like the idea of it being a rubberized antenna, and reception has markedly improved on several different scanners. Highly recommend. Update 8/19/2018: Up till a couple months ago, I had this antenna on my GRE PSR500 scanner, and reception continued to be fabulous! I then upgraded to a Uniden BCD325P2 and moved the 801 to that scanner, but I still use the PSR500, too. The other antennas I have are just not cutting it with the 500, so today I just ordered a second 801 antenna for that scanner. It truly is a great product!
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BNC W-801 antenna
July 24, 2018
Reviewer:
Gary Cantrall from Windsor, CA United States
The BNC W-801 Antenna works much better than the stock antennas. I've been using it on many of my scanner radios what a great product!!
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soso
July 21, 2017
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MIKE MARSHALL from CINCINNATI, OH United States
seems better, but not sure, gre 500, every time I get a new antenna I think its better because I spent good money on it.