Is it OK to do scan with 19dB flat panel instead of grid

[Steve]

Is it OK to do scan with 19dB flat panel instead of 27dB grid. Then if I pick up something interesting, re do scan with a grid.

It is much quicker with a flat panel. My experience is that you must rotate the grid very slowly or you may miss even a good signal, while the panel will show you it is there. If you know the signal is there you can hunt for best reception.

Any comment on this please

regards

[WetKit]

Hi Steve,

Personally I would say YES to scanning with a flat pannel. If you get a good signal with that, you sure will get a good signal with a grid then.
Now if you scan with a 31dbi grid, the thing is huge and very difficult to work with. Now if you get a signal with that, will you still be able to get the same signal with say a 24dbi grid?

Why not just get 3 x CPE's for testkits?
Easy!