vefrancis Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 Has anyone owned one of these short fiberglass antennas listing for about $27 on Amazon? Any thoughts on them? I've got restricted space. I'm new to this just got my license, any info appreciated. Thanks ahead of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sshannon Posted March 17, 2023 Report Share Posted March 17, 2023 2 hours ago, vefrancis said: Has anyone owned one of these short fiberglass antennas listing for about $27 on Amazon? Any thoughts on them? I've got restricted space. I'm new to this just got my license, any info appreciated. Thanks ahead of time I have not. Personally I would stay with a recognized brand, such as Midland, Comet, Diamond, Tram, or for more money, Laird. Are you thinking about putting an antenna in your attic, or on a roof, or what? gortex2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gortex2 Posted March 17, 2023 Report Share Posted March 17, 2023 If you link the actual antenna it may be more helpful but sticking with a name brand will be better in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vefrancis Posted March 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2023 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRVK578 Posted March 29, 2023 Report Share Posted March 29, 2023 I ordered one of these but returned it. Using a nano VNA I saw that it was really tuned for the amateur 70 cm band. The SWR at GMRS frequencies was over 3:1. I am currently using a J-Pole from KB9VBR and I am very satisfied. It was about the same price but work much better on GMRS. Sshannon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vefrancis Posted April 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 Thanks for the information. I think I will go your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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