tcp2525 Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Anyone know of a vendor that actually has one in stock? I've been looking for the last six weeks for one without success. All the reputable vendors, even the gougers, show out of stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRQD922 Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Good question. I have been waiting myself. Most venders keep pushing the date back for when they will be in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gortex2 Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Did you call antenna farm ? wayoverthere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinJ Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 I have noticed this, several sites list a later this month date for next shipping batch, but they all do seem to be purchasable/backorder-able as they still have a clickable add to cart button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRXP381 Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Yup. I have had my 712efc for a while and needed another for a new set up. Finally got a 9nc couldn’t wait any more. It’s an even bigger improvement. I am now sending out over 700w radiated power. And swr 1.4 at 467 and 1.2 at 462 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayoverthere Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 2 hours ago, gortex2 said: Did you call antenna farm ? That's who I thought of too...looks in stock there. https://theantennafarm.com/shop-by-categories/antennas-mounts/base-antennas/gmrs-base-antennas/gmrs-omni-directional-base-antennas/1085-comet-ca-712efc-detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcp2525 Posted September 8 Author Report Share Posted September 8 55 minutes ago, wayoverthere said: That's who I thought of too...looks in stock there. https://theantennafarm.com/shop-by-categories/antennas-mounts/base-antennas/gmrs-base-antennas/gmrs-omni-directional-base-antennas/1085-comet-ca-712efc-detail I did see that, but classified this clown as a gouger. The site didn't say out of stock, but I'm sure they have many at $189.95. I would hope they are offering free shipping and a tube of K-Y Jelly since everyone else that had them, and hopefully will be getting them soon, are asking $139. WRQD922 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcp2525 Posted September 8 Author Report Share Posted September 8 2 hours ago, WRXP381 said: Yup. I have had my 712efc for a while and needed another for a new set up. Finally got a 9nc couldn’t wait any more. It’s an even bigger improvement. I am now sending out over 700w radiated power. And swr 1.4 at 467 and 1.2 at 462 That might be an decent option. Did you get the GP-9NC or GP-9NCA? I'm really not that interested in VHF as it going to be solely for GMRS, but it would be nice to have that option should my needs change in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRUU653 Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 (edited) Buy Two way Radios say it’s in stock. Comet CA-712EF is there a difference between 712EF and 712EFC ? edit- it looks like there is possibly. My bad Edited September 8 by WRUU653 Additional information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayoverthere Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 2 hours ago, tcp2525 said: I did see that, but classified this clown as a gouger. The site didn't say out of stock, but I'm sure they have many at $189.95. I would hope they are offering free shipping and a tube of K-Y Jelly since everyone else that had them, and hopefully will be getting them soon, are asking $139. Fair point. They've been pretty in-line (or even a little less) on prices of of other things I've picked up, so I didn't look into what the going price is on the 712efc, just looked for in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcp2525 Posted September 8 Author Report Share Posted September 8 2 hours ago, wayoverthere said: Fair point. They've been pretty in-line (or even a little less) on prices of of other things I've picked up, so I didn't look into what the going price is on the 712efc, just looked for in stock. Thanks for looking and giving me the tip, I really appreciate it. I always compare prices prior to pulling the trigger. I have a total dislike for companies that go way above and beyond fair market price and avoid them. I'm in no real hurry and will snag one eventually. It's strange they have been out of stock for so long. I almost am starting to think they might be discontinuing this model. If I have time tomorrow I will call Comet and get an answer from them. wayoverthere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveShannon Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 3 minutes ago, tcp2525 said: Thanks for looking and giving me the tip, I really appreciate it. I always compare prices prior to pulling the trigger. I have a total dislike for companies that go way above and beyond fair market price and avoid them. I'm in no real hurry and will snag one eventually. It's strange they have been out of stock for so long. I almost am starting to think they might be discontinuing this model. If I have time tomorrow I will call Comet and get an answer from them. DXEngineering claims they should ship on the 16th of September. I would just order it rather than letting others get in the queue ahead of you. WRUU653 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcp2525 Posted September 8 Author Report Share Posted September 8 16 minutes ago, SteveShannon said: DXEngineering claims they should ship on the 16th of September. I would just order it rather than letting others get in the queue ahead of you. Thanks. I did see that option and always use DX Engineering and HRO for my major purchases. If I get a reasonable and accurate answer from Comet that it's going to be a minor delay and they will be shipping to vendors soon, I will do as you say. I don't want to be on a list only to find out the antenna is discontinued. I'm sure DX would already know the status and wouldn't list it on their site if that were the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRXP381 Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 39 minutes ago, SteveShannon said: DXEngineering claims they should ship on the 16th of September. I would just order it rather than letting others get in the queue ahead of you. DXE has been saying that for 6months or so. That’s the current issue. You may give them your money only to be put off another 6months. If you have the money and time to wait great but for others that need an antenna now and don’t have the money to sit any where from 2 weeks to 6 months alternatives can be found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcp2525 Posted September 8 Author Report Share Posted September 8 1 hour ago, WRXP381 said: DXE has been saying that for 6months or so. That’s the current issue. You may give them your money only to be put off another 6months. If you have the money and time to wait great but for others that need an antenna now and don’t have the money to sit any where from 2 weeks to 6 months alternatives can be found. OUCH! I didn't think DXE would do that. That was my concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcp2525 Posted September 9 Author Report Share Posted September 9 Just got off the phone with NCG and they said that they are waiting for the delivery to reach the port and claim that they will have them for distribution in a week or two. Of course, they will need to be shipped to the many vendors. Is it real, or just smoke and mirrors? I'm added to the DXE que so we shall see. A sliver of hope is better than no hope. SteveShannon and wayoverthere 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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