JJ>scanner.  I have been told that this is becuase my antenna is "to
JJ>strong"... Is there a way I can "cut" the reception power down a bit on
JJ>the antenna?
    Sounds like the "Skip Reduction Unit" sold for CB a few years back.
    Go to Radio Shack or someplace and buy an aluminum box, as small
    as you can get it.  Get a couple of antenna connectors and a
    variable resistor.  Since you're not transmitting, it can be the
    cheapest they've got.  You may have to experiment with the omage.
    You'll need a short length of antenna cable with the same
    connectors as your scanner.
    Put an antenna connector on each side of the box, and put the
    resistor on the top/front.  Run a wire from the center of each
    connector to the sides of the resistor.  Assemble the box and
    connect your scanner to one side, the antenna to the other.
    Once installed, turn the resistor until you no longer hear the
    distant stations.  Note that you will also no longer hear LOCAL
    stations that you might want to hear, such as handhelds, some
    mobiles, etc.  You are cutting down on the amount of signal that
    is reaching your scanner.
    Another option would be to get an antenna such as a rubber
    duckie.  Range would be severely limited.
    Or you could just listen to what the distant stations have to
    say.
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