antenna questions

[WSFV286]

I have several HT's that I use, being that I do a lot of driving, I recently purchased a radioddity DB20-G mobile unit. The unit it came in a bundle with a 2.5dg gain with a 19.7" tall antenna. 

I am still rather new to GMRS and learning about all the maths involved with some of these things. I drive between city and rural farm country pretty regularly, though I work and live in urban settings. I understand that there is a difference between high and low dg antenna, with them working better in one or the other of those environments. Does anyone have suggestions on: 1. a better antenna to get, or is the one I have sufficient for now, (key word "now" I'm sure the hobby will take me to new setups soon). 2. does anyone have suggestions on a better city antenna to have as my main antenna?

I appreciate any advice or suggestions. 

[SteveShannon]

5 minutes ago, WSFV286 said:

I have several HT's that I use, being that I do a lot of driving, I recently purchased a radioddity DB20-G mobile unit. The unit it came in a bundle with a 2.5dg gain with a 19.7" tall antenna. 

I am still rather new to GMRS and learning about all the maths involved with some of these things. I drive between city and rural farm country pretty regularly, though I work and live in urban settings. I understand that there is a difference between high and low dg antenna, with them working better in one or the other of those environments. Does anyone have suggestions on: 1. a better antenna to get, or is the one I have sufficient for now, (key word "now" I'm sure the hobby will take me to new setups soon). 2. does anyone have suggestions on a better city antenna to have as my main antenna?

I appreciate any advice or suggestions. 

Just use that antenna.  If you do choose to upgrade the MXTA26 from Midland is excellent as a mobile antenna but you will also need to get an NMO mount for it. It has a gain of about 6 dBi but don’t get too hung up on that. Midland has a 20% off sale right now. Code is REC20.

[WSFV286]

1 hour ago, SteveShannon said:

Just use that antenna.  If you do choose to upgrade the MXTA26 from Midland is excellent as a mobile antenna but you will also need to get an NMO mount for it. It has a gain of about 6 dBi but don’t get too hung up on that. Midland has a 20% off sale right now. Code is REC20.

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback and the info for the sale!

[Guest]

You’re radiating around 30w with your set up.  The mxta26 will radiate 65 watts. If your current set up works run with it until it doesn’t then upgrade.  

[WRXL702]

My Preferences For Good Mobile Antennas:

1.  Laird 5/8 Wave B4503-L    -   Good For All Around Use

2.  Laird 1/4 Wave QW450   -   Good For City / Urban Or Hilly Terrain

Both Have Been Outstanding Performers......