[chirp_users] Suggestions for mag-mount dual-band antenna

[Pete Miller]

Thanks!


On Tue, May 6, 2014 at 10:48 AM, Lisa Soto <eris235 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have this one:
>
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Tram-1185-Amateur-Dual-Band-Antenna/dp/B0045EQUBK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1399387563&sr=1-1&keywords=tram+1185
>
> and so far it's been really great. I get nice reception and transmission
> local to my repeater (20 miles-ish). It may go even further; that's just
> what I've tested and experienced.  I can't speak to scratching because I
> haven't looked on the roof lately. It's low gain but seems to work well
> with my UV-5R-AX+. I frequently get comments about "good audio". The
> annoying part was waiting for the adapter to come in from China.
>
> - Lisa
> KD2FFJ
>
>
> On Tue, May 6, 2014 at 9:20 AM, Marthijn Soesbergen <
> marthijnsoesbergen at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Pete,
>>
>> My Baofeng sets came with two Nagoya antenna's weird enough I got two
>> different ones a UT-102UV and a UT-106UV. I didn't had any time to test
>> them out but I know for sure that they'll stick at 150 KM/H.
>> As soon as I tested them I let you know.
>>
>> Regards
>> Marthijn Soesbergen
>> Holland
>>
>> Verstuurd vanaf mijn iPhone
>>
>> Op 6 mei 2014 om 14:57 heeft Pete Miller <scmiller40 at gmail.com> het
>> volgende geschreven:
>>
>> I'd appreciate suggestions from Baofeng users about mag-mount dual-band
>> 2m /  70cm antennas that are working well. Of course a perfect antenna will
>> be a great find, but if I have to prioritize, these will do:
>>
>> * One choice >$60, one choice $60-$120
>> * Zero or minimal scratching
>> * Perfect retention at air speeds <80 mph
>> * 2m probably slightly higher priority
>> * Receiving probably slightly higher priority for now
>> * At least good transmitting
>>
>> My unit is a UV-5RE Plus.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
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