zzz Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 I'm thinking about trying a new antenna. The Smiley Antenna Mini Rubber Duck to be specific. I was wondering if anyone else had used this antenna? Did it negatively effect your RX capabilities at all? It's quite a bit shorter then any of the "stock" antennas I have seen. Link https://bettersaferadio.com/smiley-antenna-mini-rubber-duck-gmrs-465mhz-sma-m/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRVX790 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 I believe there are two stubby antennas offered by them. The 2.5" and then a 1.25" or something close... The same feller that bought some Wouxun KG-935G Plus has ordered two of the 2.5" Smileys. I'll try to paraphrase his report as soon as we test them. He and I know each other "in real life", and we tested our radios through a local repeater last week. [<-- link] We'll test again when he gets those Smileys. zzz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRWE456 Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 On 3/5/2023 at 6:09 PM, WRVX790 said: I'll try to paraphrase his report as soon as we test them. He and I know each other "in real life", and we tested our radios through a local repeater last week. [<-- link] We'll test again when he gets those Smileys. On 3/5/2023 at 6:09 PM, WRVX790 said: Did you guys ever get to test these antenna's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRXD372 Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 Physics does not care about radio aesthetics (those stubbies do look cool) or convenience (not being poked in the eye or having the antenna get stuck in an elevator door) - a 70 cm wave is hard to catch (or release) with an antenna the length of a finger. Do they work? https://www.smileyantenna.com is putting together really well made and tuned products! - I am including the webpage for detailed descriptions (I like to go back to the source). Here is the catch: You will compromise and you need to know what your needs and priorities are. Is the little Rubber Ducky does the trick, that's great - go for it! But, the stubby will not perform like its longer brothers and sisters (mind the right connector). With that said: Other people's reports will only help you a little because in real life, the momentary situation (and all its parameters) counts. If you already have difficulties on a day-to-day basis, going short is a daring move. But if you are in a situation where your connection is solid and you even reduced output power, you should be ready for the stubby. Sorry but there is no concrete answer ! My personal choice: If I would try a Rubber Ducky, I would give smiley a shot rather than amazon WRXB215 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRWE456 Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 My interest in these stubby antenna's is for times when I want short range, such as working around the property and talking to the house. I'm not expecting them to be as effective at long range nor do I want that for this purpose. Short range with low power. Right tool for the job kind of thing. WRXD372 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back4more70 Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 On 3/5/2023 at 6:09 PM, WRVX790 said: The same feller that bought some Wouxun KG-935G Plus has ordered two of the 2.5" Smileys. I also have a Wouxun KG-935G+, but went with the Wouxun ANO-012G stubby antenna 4 5/8" (buytwowayradios). It is not as good as the stock antenna, but it is close enough for me, and pretty awesome for just under $10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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