Will I gain any performance (distance and/or clarity) with one of the base loaded antennas over a 6" 1/4 wave? Both would be on the same 8" square ground plane on my Jeep. Wondering if the added height above the roof will be of much benefit. The 1/4 is working fine, just nit-picking. Spring loaded base would be a must if I go taller. The ground plane would remain the same.
Assuming all will screw onto the existing NMO mount.
If they need tuning, I'll likely opt out. Guess I could experiment and be careful to swap to the shorty in the overhead brush.
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Will I gain any performance (distance and/or clarity) with one of the base loaded antennas over a 6" 1/4 wave? Both would be on the same 8" square ground plane on my Jeep. Wondering if the added height above the roof will be of much benefit. The 1/4 is working fine, just nit-picking. Spring loaded base would be a must if I go taller. The ground plane would remain the same.
Assuming all will screw onto the existing NMO mount.
If they need tuning, I'll likely opt out. Guess I could experiment and be careful to swap to the shorty in the overhead brush.
UHF High Gain Antennas: Laird TE Connectivity B4503S (theantennafarm.com)
5/8 wave is 15"
UHF High Gain Antennas: Laird TE Connectivity B4505CS (theantennafarm.com)
1/2 wave is 31"
UHF Quarter Wave Antennas : Laird TE Connectivity AB450 (theantennafarm.com)
1/4 wave is 6"
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