CB and scanners

Good Times · 07-24-2003, 04:43 PM

Can they use the same antenna?

Since I already have a CB, I was wondering if I can use the same antenna to hook up a scanner?

evilcow · 07-24-2003, 05:27 PM

The scanner has a different connector (BNC) If you can figure out a way to hook it up I dont see why not.

WATRD · 07-24-2003, 05:31 PM

The radios will interfere with each other and if you try to key the CB, it will smoke the scanner.

When you hook both radios up, they effectively become part of the antenna system of the other. The CB will have a lousy match, so it won't be safe to use it and the scanner will have such lousy reception that it won't be worth it.

Good Times · 07-24-2003, 05:33 PM

thanks rob

i guess that just means i'll have to use another antenna... hehe

seafarinman · 07-24-2003, 05:40 PM

I have a "Cellular look" glass mount antenna for my scanner. It is out of the way, and it works great. I have had it since I got my scanner a few years back. I got it at radio shack.

Good Times · 07-24-2003, 05:46 PM

seafarinman:

how does the glass mount work? do you have a cable that feeds thru or is it done thru the glass? just trying to figure out the best way to use the scanner.

thanks again fellas!

seafarinman · 07-24-2003, 07:53 PM

The "cellular" type antenna uses induction (magnetic I think) to send the signal through the glass. The outer part simply sticks on the outside and the inner part sicks to the inside of the glass behind the outer part. These work very well for the scanner since it is receive only.

Sludge · 07-24-2003, 08:21 PM

Radio Shack sells glass mount ant. for scanners. They are fairly cheap in price and work well. I have currently have one installed.

Gadget · 07-24-2003, 08:30 PM

Yes they can use the same antenna.

You will need to get one specifically for that purpose and it will have a combiner box with it. These are special purpose antennas and are very expensive.

Back in the day when I worked for the local Sheriff's Office I ran the entire telecommunications section. I set up the undercover cars with a special antenna that allowed the sheriff radio and cellular phone to use the same antenna. Not cheap. I might even still have a few of those laying around. Unfortuately they are the wrong bands for what you want otherwise I could hook you up with one.

You would be better off just getting two antennas. I would be so much cheaper and the performance would be better also.

Gadget

www.GadgetOnline.com

trd90toyota · 07-24-2003, 08:47 PM

My scanner has the same connection as a am/fm radio. i just went to radiocrap and got a spliter for the wire. it only cost me about $7.00.

07-24-2003, 04:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
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WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,125	The radios will interfere with each other and if you try to key the CB, it will smoke the scanner. When you hook both radios up, they effectively become part of the antenna system of the other. The CB will have a lousy match, so it won't be safe to use it and the scanner will have such lousy reception that it won't be worth it. __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA Prez Tread Lightly certified Tread Trainer I don't work here anymore... In fact, I seldom visit anymore. You can find me via the links in my signature.

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Good Times Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,702	thanks rob i guess that just means i'll have to use another antenna... hehe __________________ 2003 4runner SR5 4x4 Chaos Edition Chaos Edition! Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition Need to reach me or ask questions? You can find me here!

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seafarinman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kitsap County WA Posts: 973	I have a "Cellular look" glass mount antenna for my scanner. It is out of the way, and it works great. I have had it since I got my scanner a few years back. I got it at radio shack. __________________ Rome the "Seafarinman" IT1(SW) US NAVY 1994 SAS 2RZ/R151F=244:1! http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/seafarinman/

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Good Times Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,702	seafarinman: how does the glass mount work? do you have a cable that feeds thru or is it done thru the glass? just trying to figure out the best way to use the scanner. thanks again fellas! __________________ 2003 4runner SR5 4x4 Chaos Edition Chaos Edition! Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition Need to reach me or ask questions? You can find me here!

07-24-2003, 07:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
seafarinman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kitsap County WA Posts: 973	The "cellular" type antenna uses induction (magnetic I think) to send the signal through the glass. The outer part simply sticks on the outside and the inner part sicks to the inside of the glass behind the outer part. These work very well for the scanner since it is receive only. __________________ Rome the "Seafarinman" IT1(SW) US NAVY 1994 SAS 2RZ/R151F=244:1! http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/seafarinman/

07-24-2003, 08:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sludge Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 422	Radio Shack sells glass mount ant. for scanners. They are fairly cheap in price and work well. I have currently have one installed. __________________ 92 4Runner SR5 Aisin hubs,pin stripe removed,police scanner,brush guard,Monroe Senseatrak shocks and steering stablizer,Brembo rotors,Downey HD coils,Blue reverse indiglo guages. . . http://community.webshots.com/user/sludg3

07-24-2003, 08:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gadget Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southern MD USA Posts: 1,569	Yes they can use the same antenna. You will need to get one specifically for that purpose and it will have a combiner box with it. These are special purpose antennas and are very expensive. Back in the day when I worked for the local Sheriff's Office I ran the entire telecommunications section. I set up the undercover cars with a special antenna that allowed the sheriff radio and cellular phone to use the same antenna. Not cheap. I might even still have a few of those laying around. Unfortuately they are the wrong bands for what you want otherwise I could hook you up with one. You would be better off just getting two antennas. I would be so much cheaper and the performance would be better also. Gadget www.GadgetOnline.com

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trd90toyota Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 435	My scanner has the same connection as a am/fm radio. i just went to radiocrap and got a spliter for the wire. it only cost me about $7.00. __________________ 1985 TURBO 4Runner 22-RTE, 33x12.5R15 MT/R's, 1 Inch Shackles, Pro-Comp ES3000's, Trail Gear Sliders and 1 inch Wheel Spacers, FJ 62 Rotors, 87 Calipers, Cobra 18WX ST II, Custom K&N FIPK, Extended Diff Breathers, Custom Rear Swing-A-Way Bumper, Load Warrior with Hi-Lift, spare tire, 4 Hella 500's, 2 Pro Comp 55's for the rear, Addicted Off Road front bumper.

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