Rat Shack 20-006 antenna

[CLynch7]

I know its a good receiving antenna, but has anyone had any experience using it for transmitting on 2 meters?

 

[kb0nly]

It works 'ok' for transmitting on 2m, but you have to have it set to the right length for the lowest SWR. Your better off with a longer rubber duck antenna.

 

[ranger821]

I have mine set up as an emergency 2 meter antenna in case the J-pole goes down. It is an excellent scanner antenna as my PRO 97 hears stations 40-60 miles away.

 

[KI6ABZ]

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I had one; you have to change the length for different bands. I prefer the Diamond RH77ca antenna.

 

[CLynch7]

I may leave them on the scanners then. I'm eyeing a Workman 5/8 wave duck on the ebay.

 

[KI6ABZ]

a 5/8 wave is pretty big.... that's over 3' long. Are you using this for a base station or an HT?

 

[CLynch7]

a 5/8 wave is pretty big.... that's over 3' long. Are you using this for a base station or an HT?

HT. It has a long loading coil, so it's 12 in. Better than the 3.5 in duck that came with the radio. Or so I think, I guess I'll find out once I get my call and can actually use it.

 

[46u]

I bought one of these for my scanner yesterday and it does not work any better then the stock antenna on my BC95XLT.