Skyscan Desktop 25-1300MHZ Scanner Antenna

Great antenna! Signals are much better with this compared to the previous antennas I was using. Its large, but not too large that it is in the way (depending on where you place it)

The antenna comes partly assembled only requiring the magnetic base and stand, the downward-facing rods and the 4 horizontal rubber-duck-style antenna to be screwed in. I had some trouble with one of the rods which wasn't properly threaded and would not screw in, but I have some dies so managed to put a thread on it. But I am sure it would make no difference if I could not have screwed it in. The whole antenna is about 2 feet high when on its stand, so not as big as it looks in some photos. The magnet is also very strong so watch your gingers when mounting it on a metal groundplane e.g. car roof or filing cabinet. It definitely improves the signal I am getting on my Uniden scanner. I listen to Stanstead and Luton and now I am managing to pick up the aircraft and the traffic controller clearly whereas I was only picking up the aircraft clearly before.Great antenna.

It's a solidly constructed aerial with quite a few bits and pieces to assemble to make an effective and reasonably priced antenna, that offers a clear reception attached to my STL-SDR v3 dongle. Not ideal for indoor use, that could just be my location though, but brilliant reception at the park stuck on the car roof.Conclusion: Would I recommend it? Yes and mainly because it remains fairly portable and I can't complain about the reception quality.

Arrived very promptly and well packaged. Requires a little bit of assembly which was easy to do without any special tools. Connected to a Nooelec SMART dongle with a BNC to SMA adapter. With this antenna connected I can immediately receive over a better range of frequencies and see stronger signals on those that I could already pick up. Will need to experiment with placement, and it has a fairly wide footprint with the ground plane elements so it needs some clearance. Will struggle on a shallow window sill. As a casual user who enjoys exploring RF as part of a broader interest in electronics, I think that this is a very good choice.

I am a "Radio ham" and bought this antenna as an add on for my "Malahit" receiver for exploring VHF and UHF but it actually rrovides amazing reception to way below the Quoted 25mHz. Useful down to 7MHz. anywayBuilt like a tank. Solid Aluminium Ground plane radials and stainles steel elements.With judicious use of locktite on the threads and self amlagamating tape hear and there I don't see why it couldn't be used outside.I must repeat the performance of this antenna really is astomishing

Been looking forward to the delivery of the Moonraker Skyscan Desktop Antenna since I ordered it earlier in the week. Wasn't expecting it before the weekend, but had a nice surprise when it arrived today, Thursday.Well packaged and easy to assemble, looks like something out of a science fiction film. Looking forward to seeing what I can pick up with it.A nice touch was the thank you note and some sweets from the puppy who packed the parcel.Very pleased with my purchase and thank you for your speedy service.Definitely appreciated and I recommend this small company.

Does a good job when put in roofspace/loft this was to help the SDR gain more signals nothing is going to compare with an outside discone 6-7 meters high up on a pole just dont have the loft space and climability at my age so this will have to do, get decent signals from 5MHz to 1000 MHz but in this game you always want more.

I’m completely new to the whole radio business but I’ve bought this so I can listen to the Coast Guard as I’m a Volunteer Lifeboat Crew Member for the RNLI. It was delivered today in substantial packaging so all is well. My radio comes tomorrow so I’ll be able to give it it’s maiden voyage! Got a nice little packet of sweets which was a god send because I had to try and sweeten the misses up because there’s an aerial in the lounge now! I’m really impressed as I was really apprehensive about buying something like because I’m a complete beginner BUT it’s incredibly good quality so thank you 👍🤝