I don't know how the scanner is laid out, but I once had a 
receiver with motorola antenna plugs on the back.  I wanted to 
plug in a whip antenna that went up at a right angle and of 
course the motorola connector  would not prevent the antenna from 
flopping one way or the other, so I got one of those broom holder 
thingees at a hardware store and mounted it on the back of the 
scanner above the motorola plug.  When The antenna was plugged 
in, the whip fit into the broom holder and was securely anchored 
in an upright position.  Of course, I wrapped tape around the 
whip where it contacted the little holder and it worked fine.  
But, if your scanner layout does not permit mounting something 
above the connector, then it's back to square one again.  Jim 
WA6EKS

 ----- Original Message -----
From: John Miller <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:18:40 -0400
Subject: Re: Scanner antenna

That's the nature of BNC connectors, you're right a new one will 
only do the
same thing.  I have a scanner like that as well, the one in my 
sun room and
as long as you can secure the antenna to something, or make 
something like I
did to go on the antenna and down on the top of the scanner, not 
much on top
of it just enough to hold the antenna straight, that should be 
fine.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert C" <[log in to unmask]
To: <[log in to unmask]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:59 PM
Subject: Scanner antenna


 Hi,
 I have a Bearcat BC350a scanner.  It uses a right angle bnc 
antenna.  The
 part that swivels has become loose and unless the antenna is 
standing
 perfectly straight up, will fall to one side or the other.

 I am looking for an alternate solution.  Any ideas? I cannot do
 outdoors.  I will also put this to the local hams.  I could get 
a new one
 but I dont know that it will not also have the same issue.

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