Diamond RH519 performance

[blueangel-eric]

I just got my SRH519 but they sent the RH519 on mistake. i tested it before i send it back and it is worse then the stock duck from the VX7R and no better then a RS scanner duck. I tested it on the WX band to see how it will do for the RR band. I listen to trains so i want to make sure it's good for there as well as the 150mhz and 450mhz. plus i want to be able to transmit the ham bands as well. I'm using it on my FT60R. what other brands or models makes ducks that are better then this? I have the RH77CA but want a shorter one as well.

I once had a comet triband version that was 2m 70cm and the GHZ band. but it was this pathetic too. i think those skinny ducks don't work as well as the fat ones.

Eric Burris kc0ldt

 

[blueangel-eric]

anyone? does others know what works better? from reading the forums it seams the RD9 is as bad too. i take it the skinny short whips are as broadbanded as the fat ducks or the longer whips. I am exchanging my antenna for a Maldol MH-255 and will use my VX7R duck or the RH77CA with adapter for the ham bands if need be. Heck most the time i'm just scanning anyways.

Eric burris kc0ldt

 

[K2QI]

I think the MH-255 is similar to the MH-209; small, flexible, 3" duckie. I have a 209, and it's performance in the 400mhz band is relatively poor. To put it into perspective, my 1.7" Radio Shack stubby works better at almost 1/3 the cost.

Anyway, If you're interested, I've got a brand new SMA-501 which is similar to the CH-32. It's never been taken out of its sleeve or used (I don't own any SMA receivers). Universal sent me this one by mistake. I was waiting for the return label to ship it back but If you like, you can have it for $25 shipped to you as long as you're in CONUS.

 

[blueangel-eric]

I think the MH-255 is similar to the MH-209; small, flexible, 3" duckie. I have a 209, and it's performance in the 400mhz band is relatively poor. To put it into perspective, my 1.7" Radio Shack stubby works better at almost 1/3 the cost.

Anyway, If you're interested, I've got a brand new SMA-501 which is similar to the CH-32. It's never been taken out of its sleeve or used (I don't own any SMA receivers). Universal sent me this one by mistake. I was waiting for the return label to ship it back but If you like, you can have it for $25 shipped to you as long as you're in CONUS.

No thanks on the offer. the MH255 covers the commerical bands around 152-157mhz and 452-467 or something of the sort while the other is the ham bands