Anytone AT-779UV GMRS and Bingfu "ghost" antenna

[WRMV722]

I have a Radioddity GM-30, but really wanted a mobile radio installed in my VW Sportwagen.  After looking at mobile options on a budget, I finally decided on the Anytone AT-779UV and paired it with a Bingfu NMO lip mount and stubby "ghost" style antenna.  Does anyone have experience with using that style of antenna on the hood of a car?  I am sure the setup will work better than using a HT inside the car, but curious the kind of performance others have seen with that kind of antenna setup.

What made me finally order a mobile with external antenna, was not being able to hit a repeater when I was less than 2 miles from it while in the car.

[WRMV722]

I actually changed my order to get an NMO magnet mount, and a Browning  BR-176-S 3dBd 5/8 wave antenna.

[djxs]

On 7/5/2021 at 11:28 AM, streetracer621 said:

I have a Radioddity GM-30, but really wanted a mobile radio installed in my VW Sportwagen.  After looking at mobile options on a budget, I finally decided on the Anytone AT-779UV and paired it with a Bingfu NMO lip mount and stubby "ghost" style antenna.  Does anyone have experience with using that style of antenna on the hood of a car?  I am sure the setup will work better than using a HT inside the car, but curious the kind of performance others have seen with that kind of antenna setup.

What made me finally order a mobile with external antenna, was not being able to hit a repeater when I was less than 2 miles from it while in the car.

@streetracer621: I know you went with the Browning BR-176 S, however, for reference for you and others that are considering a "ghost" style antenna, this is how I mounted in on my vehicle.

 

 

[MichaelLAX]

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