Product is in production The Diamond RH77CA is an HT antenna for transmit on 2 meters and 440 MHz. Status Not open for further replies. J. Since you mainly listen in the VHF-hi and 400 mhz area, the Diamond RH77CA is an excellent choice. . It can. After reading some recommendations on antennas I bought a Diamond RH77CA. Our Price: $29. . /paul W3FIS [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] mchenryproj #73862 Well, all I can say about the stock antenna is this - I. . In fact the scanner stopped receiving the weather channels. 2. Wow! Unreal, the difference. The SRH320A is a 1/4 wave on 2 meters and 220 MHz, a 1/2 wave on 430. The Diamond RH77CA uses a BNC connector. Why?The Diamond RH77CA comes with BNC connection and it pops on real easy. Product is in production. High quality, high gain + receive up to 900 MHz HT antenna. Dual-Band High Gain Handheld Antenna Rx: 120~900 MHz. Joined Dec 19, 2002 Messages 4,462 Location Findlay Ohio. The 771 is for transmitting on 2 and 440 and receive only on the rest - same as the 77CA. com FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases I have two of the RH77CA and one each of the other versions. It can additionally receive these bands: 120, 150, 300, 450, 800 and 900 MHz. 00. Much better on Vhf, very good on Uhf, and fairly good on 700/800MHz. Diamond RH77CA SRH77CA Antenna . I hear some on 298. I have several. More. 055 Union Pacific Miller yard-160. The antenna that I tried has the Diamond (RH77CA) brand on it, and I’m telling you it owns up to the brand name. 2. diamond. The Remtronix REM-VU100B is a very compact flexible antenna providing extremely good performance in the 2 meter and 440 MHz amateur bands. Installation/Assembly Instructions – Radiation Patterns – Warranty Info. Jul 5, 2017 #3 the Rh77ca is a pretty good antenna. The SDS100 has a smaller RF circuit board than the older models, so you've got less counterpoise for a whip antenna that requires a ground plane. Meant for Baofengs and the like. So he began doing research and found that odd-size stones — say 1. Review Summary For : Diamond SRH77CA Dual Band (2 m /70 CM) HT Antenna; Reviews: 63 MSRP: 29. The RH77CA is basically a 1/4 wave whip with a small coil at the base. Rating: 100 % of 100. Just my 2 cents. i am using a telephone dsl external modem. its really drivng me crazy. As such they will not perform optimally at higher VHF and. I need to be able to hear VHF low/hi, and UHF up to about 465mhz. Far more flexible too. Product is in productionThe RH77CA works reasonably well in the 40-50MHz range, but not as well as an antenna tuned to that band. Review Summary For : Diamond SRJ77CA. Both arrived today. Just purchased a pro-97 handheld and as usual comes with the rubber antenna. Just a great simple scanner. The new Remtronix REM-VU100S (shown right) is the same, but terminates. This antenna is a Diamond RH77CA in disguise. Diamond RH77CA. zip. I guess this doesn't surprise me since the Diamond is roughly 3/4" shorter than my MFJ-1717 - other than that, the two are virtually identical. 00 on commercial UHF. Uniden made the adapter so small you can’t get your fingers around it to remove a BNC antenna. . No complaints. Diamond Handyman,roofing contractor,157 Gorge Rd E #213, Victoria, BC V9A 6Y2, Canada,address,phone. Customer reviews 4. Mobile Discone Scanner Antenna. 600 Mhz, heard a callsign "Ascot 7070" with a British accent talking with Wright-Patt Metro to get weather for Tinker AFB, Ft. 5. As a result of this exceptional coverage, we actually sell more of these antennas to scanner listeners than hams! It is a favorite model for. Thank you in advance. Being similar in appearance and length do you or anyone else have any thoughts or opinions on the performance of the Diamond RH77CA versus the Watson W-881 would one be a better choice than the other for a good after. #4. Joined Dec 19, 2002 Messages 4,462 Location Findlay Ohio. T. Joined Oct 11, 2005 Messages 1,794 Location DMR-istan. Dual-Band High Gain Handheld Antenna Rx: 120~900 MHz. Reactions: trauts14. bearcatrp Member. In many areas, two or three different signals may be available. Well, my Diamond RH77CA came in a couple days ago and so far the stock duckies from my PRO-97 & BC72XLT are outperforming the Diamond. Diamond also makes the RHF40 antenna. For 800 MHZ the dedicated 800 antennas will out perform the Diamond. A good 1/4 wave mobile antenna on the car makes a big difference and can be used for VHF, UHF and. So the "best" antenna choice depends on what you want to listen to. 145 Union Pacific Irving-160. Dec 6, 2021 #9 Get an external antenna and get it up as high as you can. 15 dBi. Santa Ynez, CA. Very popular scanner antenna. In Stock. 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. . ScannerMaster is much cheaper on the antennas, but their shipping, via USPS Priority Mail adds $9. 47 carats, not the complete 1. #1. Pittsburgh, PA. In this article, I’ve tried to provide some assistance in figuring out why you aren’t hitting the repeater. Please feel free to ask questions. 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!When I manually entered each frequency, I want to be able to identify which one is which (scanner has alpha tagging) but perhaps that's not possible knowing how the system works, especially for an analog scanner like my BC125AT. Availability: In stock Review Summary For : Diamond SRH77CA Dual Band (2 m /70 CM) HT Antenna. Any reports as to how the Diamond antennas work in that band (465. 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. 40m/20m/15m/10m/6m. I've been swapping antennas around on my Bearcat 396, and have stumbled upon a discovery. I know that I could probably ask some of the employees of my county's EMA about whether my idea will. The SDS100 is good enough to reliably receive systems inside their intended coverage area, and GPS + Location Control beats pretty. I have been looking at the Austin Condor. Installation/Assembly Instructions – Radiation Patterns – Warranty Info. I don't want to damage the BNC connector on any of my scanners. I thought the Diamond was a nice step up from the stock antenna- I wasn't quite prepared. Adds 5 dB gain to all antennas. 7) Diamond SG-7000: 1: 2022-05-17: $65 (4) Diamond SG-7500 (UHF) 1: 2014-03-26: 65 (5) Diamond SG-7500NMO (Super Gainer series) 22: 2019-11-02: 79. Glad the OP got it working! G. New owner here. 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. Diamond RH77CA HT/Scanner Antenna - Black (42) Total Ratings 42. Diamond : Model RH77CA : Part Number RH77CA : Batteries Included No : Batteries Required No : Includes rechargeable battery No : Manufacturer Diamond : Item model number RH77CA : Product Dimensions 15 x 1 x 1 cm; 22. All real Diamond antennas us the prefix "RH" for antennas with a BNC connector, "SRH" for antennas with a male SMA connector and "SRJ" for antennas with a female SMA connector. I have a Uniden BCT-15 with the stock antenna. The SMA mount on the SRH. 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. A night and day difference – especially with my worst-build-quality-ever antenna – the Pryme AL 800. First you state you live in a "very isolated area" of Charles County that is "twenty five miles from the nearest town". My main area of interest is in the railroad band and VHF-Hi police / fire too. A night and day difference – especially with my worst-build-quality-ever antenna – the Pryme AL 800. Thats why I'm experimenting with the Larsen KD-4 2/70 that is. 9 KB · Views: 67 Reactions: MXROFF. 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. Diamond makes a SMA for the baofengs. The BC72XLT is a much smaller unit and if thats what you are looking for then get what works for you. At risk of sounding really stupid ( if I already havn't before here at Radio Reference ). Diamond RH77CA . #6. Since you mainly listen in the VHF-hi and 400 mhz area, the Diamond RH77CA is an excellent choice. There is also one there ( SRH999 ) listed as a quad-band. sb430r. My main area of interest is in the railroad band and VHF-Hi police / fire too. What I do -- Diamond RH77CA for 2 meters and 70 cm. Hand Held: Diamond RH77CA, or Radio Shack 800MHz scanner antenna, or Austin Condor, or Radio Shack telescoping. out of stock. (Gain: 440 Mhz. Mark. What I noticed is that with the Diamond antenna on the HT inside the truck, it consistently pulls in more signal (on both bands) than the Larsen mobile outside the truck. . It appears to be the standard Uniden duck with a slightly altered base for weatherproofing. If the scanner is stationary, For 800 mhz monitoring, I use Motorola 800 rubber ducks, that were designed for 800 trunking. Diamond ® Antennas are sold through authorized dealers. > 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. Diamond Original SRJ77CA 144/440 MHz Dualband High Gain Handheld Antenna RXI live in an apartment, can't have a rooftop antenna or anything so I have a portable shack in my room. I am in need of another, seeing as my collection keeps getting bigger. It works well on many bands, and I've had good luck with VHF air. They have a TACN P25 system in place but have not moved over there yet. The SLIM DUCK is a flexible rubber duck made tough enough for military. 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. KEWB-N1EXA Acushnet Heights Radio 740. It's my go-to antenna when I'm on the move with a handheld, including my 436, 325P2 and 1080. I've used the '77 for many years (15+), and found it to be an excellent "all-around" antenna that is particularly good at 160MHz. Review of the Diamond (Original) RH77CA 144/440 MHz. 55 162. 00. For general scanning, the SDS100 is far better, despite its less sensitive receiver. 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. Just to prove that the meter (Surecom SW-102) would at least be useful for comparing antennas, my Diamond SRJ77CA antenna had the lowest readings of 1. I am looking at frequencies around the 100-400mhz, mainly airband. Here are both 436 and 536 during same repeater traffic, different UIDs though. When connected to the base antenna, I picked up a couple analog conversations that the 536 completely missed. You will be able to listen to literally anything that isn’t encrypted anywhere. . SRH77CA Dualband HT Scanner 2m 70cm Antenna 15". Unless you extend it all the way, it can be much shorter than the RH77CA. Location. I just bought my first scanner, a uniden BCT15X. 1-16 of 29 results for "diamond rh77ca" Results. Base station: Get a good discone, like the one made by Diamond. The scanner doesn't tip over easily with the extended antenna. I suspect that this is because the RH77CA is slighly longer and the wider antenna may be more broad banded on lower frequencies. It's a dual band duck. 99 (4. I own a Diamond RH77CA and it works very well on my BCT15X when it’s sitting on a desk and I don’t have an opportunity to use an outside antenna. 59. The Diamond RH77CA (16" tall) would be my choice for your other needs: 148-174 VHF High Band Police and Sherriff 108-137 Aircraft 420-450 Amature Band 70 cm But it doesn't perform very well in the 700-900 MHz range. Contact one of your local for current price & availability. Just looked at the packaging for the Diamond RH77CA that I bought at least five years ago at Universal Radio in Reynoldsburg Ohio. Apr 15, 2013 #2 dshafer1 said:I have a diamond rh77ca portable antenna for my gre 500 scanner. They all sweep the same and were best at 150 MHz and 450 MHz. I'm getting good reception on all bands except UHF with my 396. 95The RH77CA is alittle better on the scanner antenna port, as its lighter and less strain. Diamond (Original) RH77CA 144/440 MHz. Great minds think alike ;-) Dubbin Member. 56. Joined Jan 27, 2008 Messages 1,221 Location middletown, pa. The Diamond RH77CA has a larger diameter base which I've heard is a problem on SDS100. Free shipping. For UHF frequencies around 454 MHz, I have found the Diamond RH77CA which uses a BNC connector a very good performer. In fact the scanner stopped receiving the weather channels. Diamond (Original) RH77CA 144/440 MHz. It can additionally receive these bands: 120,. 15 dBi, Max Power: 10 Watts, Len. • 1 yr. Contact one of your local Diamond® Antenna Dealers for current price & availability. While the RH77CA remains king, I would highly recommend the Smiley antenna to anyone interested in a replacement antenna for monitoring the railroads. Now if you really want performance increase you would have to go with a SlimJim or an Diamond RH-770 1/2 wave extendable. 230 Union Pacific Browder yard-160. Remarks: *Rated against typical stock HT antennas. Larsen does ok if I am at a higher elevation ( class c rv with magnetic mount on hood) but I have trouble picking up noaa. Feb 21, 2021. Reception is equal to the RS 800 in the UHF and 800. Miracle Whip <gasp> for 6 meters (fully extended, inductance cut out). Gave his. $26. It might get overloaded with a decent antenna though, it I. . Dec 19, 2021 #2. $21. gunmasternd Member. Comet BNC-24. Thanks in advance. Available in BNC [see RH-77CA] For Wouxun radios except the KGUV6 series, order the SRJ77CA, which has the 'reverse SMA' fitting. I know this has been beaten to death in older threads, but with changes in materials over time the “standings” of these antennas may have changed over time, so I have a question: I own a Diamond RH77CA and it works very well on my BCT15X when it’s sitting on a desk and I don’t have an opportunity to use an outside antenna. 6 ft (30) Total Ratings 30. I’ve have tried the OEM rubber duckie antenna, the Remtronix REM-820S 800 MHz antenna, and the Diamond RH77CA 144/400 MHz antenna. This is a dedicated Tri-band antenna for VHF/UHF/900. Like they're standing right next to me. Apr 9, 2006. Note: I also run a 49:1 EFHW cut for 20m (not pictured, looks the same). Check out the Diamond RH77CA. Feb 21, 2021. 99 for next day delivery so I went for it. It works well for me around 42 MHz and up. Amazon only wanted another $10. (Gain: 440 Mhz. It is a 1/4 wave on 2 meters and a 1/2 wave on 440. The Diamond is actually a dual band amateur radio antenna, for the 2m & 70cm ham radio bands. Sapphire is famously associated with blue, but that's not its only color. It was designed for the 70cm band (~440 Mhz) but reaches down to the 150's and up to 900Mhz. Part Number: DMN-RH77CA 4. The Diamond RH77CA is a fantastic antenna in and of itself and works great even on the 800 MHz range but not if the system you want is a considerable distance away - for that you're going to want something tuned to the 800 MHz band specifically such as the RS800 (not quite so easy to locate nowadays) or the growing-more-popular-all-the-time. sb144r. I'm using that on my 436HP, laid flat on my desk, That use minimizes the simulcast distortion on the new system Dallas & Dallas County are migrating to. Will this work and what sort of reception. 2. Since it didn't receive that great when on the road, I ended up with a larsen multiband on a magnetic mount which seems to do much better when moving. 3,551. It's the only antenna I have for my h/t's and scanner. CW Paddles: CW Morse N0SA SP4. Much better on Vhf, very good on Uhf, and fairly good on 700/800MHz. $144. Most of the comments I’ve read are pretty accurate. 15 dbi gain on 70 cm (Mfgr claim). Review Summary For : Diamond SRH77CA Dual Band (2 m /70 CM) HT Antenna. Click to expand. de784 Member. MSRP: 24. Contact one of your local Diamond ® Dealers for current price & availability. The OP is asking about a Diamond SRH77CA, which is a 144/440 antenna. Diamond Antenna Dual-Band HT Antennas RH77CA. . One additional note is that while the antenna I ordered was tuned for the 160 mhz band, it gives excellent performance in the 154-155 vhf-hi public safety frequencies as well. (604) 321-3200. I’m fairly average height, about 6’ tall, and the RH77CA mounted on the BC-125AT hanging on my belt reaches almost to my collarbone. @cyabor If I really really needed to extend the UHF range on my XTS5k handheld, all three of the Diamond RH77CA variants are the best I have tested around 440 MHz UHF. Put a ground plane on the roof. Joined Jul 23, 2006 Messages 52 Location Maui, Hawaii. Same misspelling. Still, it does sort of work up around 750~800 MHz as well. Even though it says the reception starts at 100 mHz, it still receiver very well below that. Even the easier to read. Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. The RH77CA is a good antenna, especially for Vhf & Uhf. It is far less bulky than the Diamond antenna. 95. I can confirm that it does. . Reviews: 63. Antenna, Handheld Transceiver, Scanner, BNC, Male Connector, Dual-Band, 2m, 70cm, 10 W, 15 in. 95. 5 inches (35 cm) tall and weighs about 1 ounce (30 g). Is anybody else experiencing this? Radio_Lady Member. 40cm/16" is not practical for me to carry around so I only use it stationary at home. The Diamond RH77CA is an HT antenna for transmit on 2 meters and 440 MHz. I live and operate in the foothills of N/E San Diego County. I purchased the Diamond RH77CA antenna ( with BNC connection ) to use with it. This 50 ohm antenna can handle up to 10 watts. I know the RH77CA was designed to transmit in the 144-148 MHz and the 440 MHz bands, but I wonder if it would be able to transmit on 154 MHz and if it did, then I was wondering if the RH77CA would help to boost the range of my handheld. The RH77CA is basically a 2 Meter/ 440 antenna. I recently resurrected my Diamond RH77CA. It is 13. eaf 1956: What kind of scanner and antenna combo are you using? KSP can be a little finicky. 73 Greg Clearwater/Dunedin, FLGet the Diamond RH77CA. Several years ago, the 15" flexible antenna was in very short supply stateside. 3. 436 with 0 bars and 536 with 2 bars. For some people, the Diamond RH77CA is the best choice. White sapphire is actually much cheaper than blue and has become a popular natural alternative to diamond. item 3 Diamond (Original) RH77CA 144/440 MHz. 160 KCS Road Whiterock junction-160. beat you too it. g. Diamond RH77CA or Comet BNC-24 are BNC antennas that are more or less a quarter wave at 2m as well as functioning on 70cm. 2. How to hook multi devices up. iMonitor-You must of had a defective BC125AT as mine is GREAT running off a Diamond RH77CA. I don't want to damage the BNC connector on any of my scanners. 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. The RH77CA can be purcahsed from ham radio dealers on line for just a little more than what Radio Shack charges for their. 340 Union Pacific Athens Sub. But actually limited outside ham bands. Why not look into a Diamond RH77CA. 95. ;). However, the stock antenna is longer than the Diamond. 95. It's a telescoping antenna, with markings on the antenna showing how many segments to extend for various frequency bands. The Diamond RH77CA is the BEST handheld scanner antenna for monitoring railroad frequencies, period! Any serious scanning enthusiast who has ever owned one or who has done any test comparisons will agree. This antenna is also is sold as the SRH77A and RH77CA with the SMA male. The Maldol is very thin and flops around all the time, the Diamond is more rigid, yet still flexible. . When it arrived I excitedly put it on and was suddenly not excited, as I was not getting any better reception. This triband antenna covers the 136-174, 420-470, and 800-900mhz bands. The ones I had before were like that until today when I finally took delivery of a Diamond Antenna Coaxial Adapters BNCJ-SMAP. Premier Aircraft Sales is a global leader in the sale of new and preowned piston and turbine aircraft as well as turbine helicopters. I’m using the Diamond RH77CA. Comet CH-32. 00 at GigaParts. . I listen to my scanner when I’m at work. 3. This is a Diamond SRJ77CA with a SMA female connector. Diamond Original SRJ77CA 144/440 MHz Dualband High Gain Handheld Antenna RX-Diamond RH77CA-PAC Ground Loop Noise Isolator-Monster 3. #1. Reactions: DanLP456I have a nice diamond RH77CA that I use with my 2m HT transceiver but I need an adapter to try it w/ the SDSView attachment 135226. Watts: 10. I now highly recommend the Diamond brand. The BC72XLT is a much smaller unit and if thats what you are looking for then get what works for you. 4 162. Picked up ACSO just across the border just fine (data wise, the channel is ENCRY). While using the Pro-97 and others, I primarily used a Diamond RH77CA on it. SRH77CA Dualband HT/Scanner Antenna. While it is sold as a transmit antenna for amateur radio handhelds, it works well enough as a RX antenna considering its size. I have a Uniden BCT-15 with the stock antenna. The P-25 is great, that I must say on my friends scanner. The Diamond RH77CA is a favorite and sells for around $25. This triband antenna covers the 136-174, 420-470, and 800-900mhz bands. The RH77CA is basically a 1/4 wave whip with a small coil at the base. I'm a little skittish about having the RH77CA on my handheld on my belt at times. RHF40: High Gain Dual-band. I've now ordered my 6th antenna for the PSR-500. I am aware that I won't be picking up much with it unless i'm in close proximity of a transmission. But the PSR-100 IMO is the superior scanner. #6. It might get overloaded with a decent antenna though, it I. 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. 8) DIamond RHF40: 3: 2013-08-31: 29. Also picked up some VHF digital in Ouachita Parish just fine. If you want a good antenna for your Pro-83, allow me to suggest the Diamond RH77CA. diamond. Please log-in to create a wish list. I find it performs very well as a wide-band receive only antenna, and it's one of the most popular for VHF/UHF aircraft bands (like we have much of a choice), also good for railroad, weather. $28. 95. Specifications: Bands: 2m/70cm + receive up to 900MHz. whether the scanner is 5 feet or 10 feet across the room i get the interference. Also, the RH77CA is a long antenna. When I purchase a new antenna, I test it against the RH77CA. Uniden SDS100 or the BCD436HP.