What happens if I get a better antenna for my UNIDEN SCANNER NASCAR100 BC72XLT?

Question

Hello,

I have a Uniden Scanner Nascar100 BC72XLT and I can pick up airplanes but the main reason I wanted for was to listen to firemen but they use 800MhZ Frequencies and my Uniden Scanner can only go up to 512MhZ.

So my question is if I purchase a GRE Super Amplifier which amplifies signal reception from 100 MHz to 1 GHz. Will I be able to listen up to 1 ghz frequencies and will aircraft transmissions be a lot clearer ?

thank you

Answer 1

No adding an amp that goes to 1GHz will NOT add reception abilities to your scanner.



The scanner is limited to the bands its is designed to handle, and in your case thats 406 to 512MHz.



There would need to be additional circuitry added in the receiver to handle above 512MHz., and its MORE than a firmware upgrade. as the 72XLT is not a DSP based radio.



If you wishing to receive 800MHz then you will need to get a scanner capable of receiving 800MHz, additionally since 90% of the 800MHz area is trunked you will need a scanner which receives the various trunking protocols, Motorola, EDACS, or LTR.



Check your area to make sure you do not need a digital capable scanner as this is an option and a much higher priced radio that will be required.



GRE America

PSR 500/PSR600

Uniden/Bearcat

996XTX, 396XTX

Radio Shack

Pro106, 2096



Adding an amp ***SOMETIMES** can help to improve weak reception. It also CAN IMPAIR good reception due to overload of the radio. It all depends on what is nearby, the signals your trying to receive to start, antenna(s), coax cable to the antenna



A good outside antenna and good coax can at times work BETTER than an amp.

Answer 2

Uniden, definitely Uniden. I have had Uniden scanners for about 10 years now, and I have been very satsified with what Uniden has had to offer. For a long time I had the Uniden Sportcat SC150, which had the capacity to hold up to 100 channels. A few years ago Uniden came out with newer scanners that were in a more compact package so they can fit in your shirt pocket or pants pocket. The capabilities of these newer scanners are just as good as the previous models they offered. Uniden offers three different scanners for listening to NASCAR frequencies. There's the BC72XLT, the basic model which holds up to 100 channels. The mid-level model is the BC92XLT, which holds up to 200 channels. That is good because you can program in both the primary and alternate frequencies. This is the Uniden scanner I purchased a couple of years ago. The top of the line is the SC230, which can handle up to 2500 channels. All of these models come with something that the older models never had--a backlit feature so you can see what frequency you are on. These newer models also use a different type of battery versus their older counterparts. The older models used Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries, usually in a wrapped pack of four. The newer models use Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-Mh) that are rechargable. They go into the scanner the same way batteries are put into most toys and appliances and electronics. You can also use regular alkaline batteries in these scanners, but I feel it is best to go with the Ni-Mh batteries because you will save money in the long run from not needing to purchase alkaline batteries again and again and again. As for that Nextel Fanview, it is a really cool scanner. I think it would be better to purchase it from a Nexteld dealer, but I have no idea how much it runs right now. If you want to rent one at the track on a race weekend, it generally runs $50 for a day or $80 for the weekend. The big con to renting is that you are required to put down a $500 deposit. I don't think so!

Answer 3

Gre Super Amplifier

Answer 4

no, you will; not be able to listen to things in the 800MHz area even if you get the pre-amp. You would need to buy a newer scanner that can receive the 800MHz range.

Answer 5

Well, it should. The 1GHz is actually more powerful than 800MhZ... try the GRE SA.