no as long as you have a scanner to hook up the antenna to analog scanner there about 100 dollars digital ones are 400 the scanners have the speaker on them
Your scanner uses a standard BNC antenna connector. Check eBay and ScannerMaster.com for available antennas.
Scanner antennas can be easily obtained from quite a few useful on-line stores. Examples of stores where you can purchase these antennas are Amazon and eBay.
A: That depends on local laws but most important is the power output limitations that must be followed
unplug the electrical from the antenna. replace antenna.
If you do not see an external antenna, then it is in either the front or rear windshield. Look closely and you will see the tiny wires that make up the antenna.
Any omnidirectional antenna is a good choice. Many people swear by the Diamond brand discone antennas, but many manufacturers make similar, equally good antennas. If you have a little time, you can even make your own omnidirectional antenna out of an SO-239 connector and some wire and solder. Omnidirectional antennas generally have a vertical section and at least four sections pointing down at 45 degrees. Discone antennas are similar, but have a horizontal disc (or array) in addition to or instead of the vertical element. Any antenna will have better reception with more height and a good low-loss coaxial cable.
Some manufacturers who make a printer scanner combo machine are HP, Epson and Lexmark. A printer scanner combo machine can be used for multiple tasks.
First, make sure its plugged in. Second, make sure the scanner is turned on. Third, make sure you have installed the drivers for the scanner. Last, if that doesn't work the way you want it, go to control panel and add/remove programs and install it with that.
Use a scanner or other portable VHF receiver, with an external directional antenna such as a loop or Yagi.
check the fuse to make sure it's good and if it is your probably better off buying an aftermarket power antenna for it or go with a regular antenna.
Yes, the amplified antenna will sometimes make the TV set work where a unpowered will not.