477MHz antenna picking up ambulance frequency

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GME Man
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477MHz antenna picking up ambulance frequency

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Hi there, my new GME radio can be programmed up to 19 extra frequencies (403-520MHz). I was wondering if a normal 477MHz antenna would pick up the frequency range of the radio.

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Re: 477MHz antenna picking up ambulance frequency

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Good Afternoon, Yes it will work for receive only and still be ok for 476 - 477 mHz TX. Regards Yipyip46
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Re: 477MHz antenna picking up ambulance frequency

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But will it pick up something in the 412.000MHz range


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Re: 477MHz antenna picking up ambulance frequency

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Have you tried it GME?
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Re: 477MHz antenna picking up ambulance frequency

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Your cb antenna will work , but not as good as a scanner antenna


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Re: 477MHz antenna picking up ambulance frequency

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Yes Phantom I tried it as soon as I got home.


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