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Smiley Antenna ‘Telescoping’ Too Much?


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I have a telescoping Smiley “Super Stick IV 465 MHz” Antenna for my GMRS H/T. I recently noticed that the tip can be extended a further 3/8”. Does anyone else have experience with these? Is this small amount of extra extension part of the 5/8 wavelength tuning for this antenna, or is it a construction defect?

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Mine came with the tip already extended. Contact Smiley via email or phone, they were very helpful when I called. 5/8 wave at 465 is 1.26 feet. That is 15.12 inches. Your collapsed length appears correct. qsl.net has a calculator for 5/8th wave antennas.

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