Icom IC-R6 antenna for DFES
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 2:23 pm
Hi all, not sure if anyone still uses this forum however looking for some scanner related advice and I remember there were some super knowledgeable members here.
I have recently purchased an Icom IC-R6 handheld primarily with the intention of listening in to DFES (this is where someone will probably tell me I have bought the wrong one!). I have found the handy frequency lists published on this forum and have got some programmed in.
I believe the issue that I am having is due to weak signal. I hear the transmissions via the Canning Mills frequency fairly clearly when in the East facing part of my house near the window however if I move out of that room it's either very garbled or it doesn't pick it up at all. I am in Baldivis so would have thought the Jarrahdale frequency would be strongest but strangely I don't receive anything on that at all - must just be due to topography I guess.
To try to get better use out of the handheld I wondered if anyone could recommend a better antenna for the Icom IC-R6 for DFES band. Happy to buy online or in store locally but I'm having trouble identifying one suitable.
Thanks!
I have recently purchased an Icom IC-R6 handheld primarily with the intention of listening in to DFES (this is where someone will probably tell me I have bought the wrong one!). I have found the handy frequency lists published on this forum and have got some programmed in.
I believe the issue that I am having is due to weak signal. I hear the transmissions via the Canning Mills frequency fairly clearly when in the East facing part of my house near the window however if I move out of that room it's either very garbled or it doesn't pick it up at all. I am in Baldivis so would have thought the Jarrahdale frequency would be strongest but strangely I don't receive anything on that at all - must just be due to topography I guess.
To try to get better use out of the handheld I wondered if anyone could recommend a better antenna for the Icom IC-R6 for DFES band. Happy to buy online or in store locally but I'm having trouble identifying one suitable.
Thanks!