FMUSER GR100 antenna ?

[WRUW493]

Does anyone have any experience with the "FMUSER" GR100 base antenna? It's on sale for Amazon Prime days now and according to the advertised specs it's pretty good. But is also lower priced than a similar Tram which makes me suspicious. Thanks for any thoughts on this antenna.

 

[OffRoaderX]

Looks like a CCA!!! (Cheap Chinese Antenna).. But the reviews aren't bad, and at 1/2 the price of the Tram (which i have), it looks like a decent deal..

Of course, someone will come along and post "you get what you pay for".. But sometimes you pay less for something that does the job just fine...

[WRUW493]

Yes, I agree. Furthermore, some of the fiberglass radome verticals that are supposed to be co-linear arrays are not done well, or are using a 70cm ham band design, which don't give a good radiation pattern at GMRS. Good VSWR can be achieved with a terrible radiation angle, ie way above the horizon, if not careful. I've seen similar antennas on eBay and Amazon that claim to be for GMRS yet even the photos show they are dual band 2m/70cm labeled. OK, I've pretty much talked myself out of this one already. But any real world experience would be nice to know. thanks.

 

[OffRoaderX]

16 hours ago, WRUW493 said:

Furthermore, some of the fiberglass radome verticals that are supposed to be co-linear arrays are not done well, or are using a 70cm ham band design, which don't give a good radiation pattern at GMRS. Good VSWR can be achieved with a terrible radiation angle, ie

..Geezus krist....

My guess is that you will never find anything perfect enough to purchase.

[LeoG]

I'd trust the Retevis 7.2dBi for $8 more.

[WRUE951]

looks like a good deal.. make sure to folow up how you like and how it tunes