Antenna for UH055

Submitted: Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 14:43

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robak (QLD)

Hi All,

I've had a Uniden UH055 handheld lying around for a while and thought it might come in handy for the upcoming trip, but I can't find the antenna.

Does anybody know where I can pick up a cheap flexible antenna with a BNC fitting?

Preferably in Brissy.

Cheers
R.

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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 22:54

Thursday, Oct 06, 2005 at 22:54

not in brizzy, but they ship interstate, prestige comms in perth.. search here they do overnight stuff really well.

or uniden themselves, they also ship parts overnight

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Follow Up By: robak (QLD) - Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 14:23

Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 14:23

Truckster,

I tried looking on their website but couldn't find anything so I reckon I might just give them a call and see.

Thanks

R.

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Reply By: Russel & Mary - Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 11:53

Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 11:53

Robak, Tandy have a variety of BNC connectors that you could then add 6'' or so of coax and shrink tube the whole lot together for less than ten bucks. Rus.

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Follow Up By: Russel & Mary - Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 12:02

Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 12:02

catalogue number 278-0117 or 278-0185 or 278-0103 should do. Rus.

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Follow Up By: Russel & Mary - Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 12:04

Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 12:04

or, if you want to connect your handheld to a vehicle antenae for increased range then a BNC to SO-239 adapter for the same sort of money will do ........278-0120 Rus.

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Follow Up By: robak (QLD) - Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 14:41

Friday, Oct 07, 2005 at 14:41

Thanks for your help Rus. Looks like a good, cheap option.

I'm guessing that the length of the antenna HAS to be specific length so it's "tuned" to the frequency, right?

I already have a radio in the car so there's no need for the extra range with a larger aerial, but it's good to know that the possibilty is there.

Cheers,

R.

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Follow Up By: Russel & Mary - Saturday, Oct 08, 2005 at 07:43

Saturday, Oct 08, 2005 at 07:43

Robak, I have a UH-056 handheld and it has an aerial length of 150mm measured from the BNC pin . The original Nicad packed it in and I repacked it with NiMh 1200 ma batteries that I got from a model aeroplane shop. Cost about $45. Rus.

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