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Some of the folks analysing the signal issue after remounting the OEM antenna believed the pager needed to be off during the switchover. If that was done, the OEM antenna then performed as expected. Honestly though, I wouldn't take a chance on a Motorola antenna because of the connector difference. It's not worth damaging your Unication for an uptick of a few db's in signal strength.
 

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If you compare the connectors between Unication and Motorola (at least some Motorola's), you'll see that there's a recess in the end that's missing. If you screw the Motorola antenna on too far, it'll squish the pin, and prevent it from making a good connection to the stock antenna.

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Given the recessed socket in the stock antenna, can anybody recommend a SMA female to BNC male adapter that has a similarly recessed SMA socket? I would like to use one to connect an outdoor antenna to my G4. Thanks.
 

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If you compare the connectors between Unication and Motorola (at least some Motorola's), you'll see that there's a recess in the end that's missing. If you screw the Motorola antenna on too far, it'll squish the pin, and prevent it from making a good connection to the stock antenna.

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Very good point to consider.
 
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