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Just a reminder - The Tri-Band Larsen NMO150/450/800 is a very competent antenna for dual or tri-band radios. We have one of these on a Chaplain Responder vehicle in Alabama and it works as well or better than individual 1/4 wave antennas in each band.

 

Link >>>  http://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/larsen-nmo150-450-800-1050.html

 

And, of course, it is excellent to be used with a digital scanner in a mobile application.

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You guys and your Larsen antennas......I guess whatever other type of antenna I buy, it wouldn't be a Larsen.  Speaking of antennas, my new GMRS Repeater antenna came yesterday!  I won't be able to put it into operation until Spring though.  Too much snow on the ground right now.

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     I have been told by a radio specialist that the 1/4 wave antenna has the flatest radiation take off angle. The 5/8 wave might give you that extra mile or so at the edge but the take off angle is higher. I have run them both on NMO mounts. I have not seen a difference so the 1/4 wave stays on. A little 6in or so 1/4 wave on a magnate mount NMO with 6 in or so of ground plan will do you well. The center of the roof is best in my opinion. I have a clip on NMO on the trunk of my convertible and drilled a hole in the roof of my truck. What can I say, I'm a diehard. I've drilled holes in many of my cars.

 

Jerry

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