Stubby Antennas

[WRWH978]

I've got an MFJ-1719S on my Yaesu 70D that I use just when I want to keep a compact feel to the radio, kind of more like a large cell phone.  Anyone else use these types of antennas? I guess it depends on the situation - easier to put in a coat pocket or backpack, quick grab, accessible.

[Lscott]

16 minutes ago, WRWH978 said:

I've got an MFJ-1719S on my Yaesu 70D that I use just when I want to keep a compact feel to the radio, kind of more like a large cell phone.  Anyone else use these types of antennas? I guess it depends on the situation - easier to put in a coat pocket or backpack, quick grab, accessible.

Don't expect much range. They are basically radiating dummy loads. IMHO they are a waste of money.

[WRWH978]

7 minutes ago, Lscott said:

Don't expect much range. They are basically radiating dummy loads. IMHO they are a waste of money.

Even compared to say the stock rubber duck antenna?

[WRWE456]

I have not tried one yet but have heard that they are good if you want to limit your range intentionally such as using your radios as an intercom or just around the yard for example where you don't need the whole town to hear your conversations. Another tool for the radio tool bag I suppose.

[Sshannon]

I have one on one of my small Yaesu dual band handheld radios.  It’s made by Diamond and while it isn’t as effective as the longer Diamond, I can still hit the repeater that’s 16 miles away.  It’s good enough and small enough to carry full time.

[gortex2]

I run factory short stubby on my LMR stuff for certain applications. When on a TLMR system the whip vs stubby normally is not much different. For range yes the stubby will be limited. Depends on useage.