The Antenna Farm

[AK9R]

Looks like The Antenna Farm has come back from their extended leave. Their website claims that they have reopened.

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theantennafarm.com

 

[PewPewChris]

Maybe it is a sign I need to buy my first mobile antenna setup from them...

 

[KK4JUG]

They seem to come and go. It seems like more of a hobby than a business.

 

[MTS2000des]

FWIW I've never had any issues with any order I've placed over the past 10 years. Always get what I paid for in good time with emails notifying me of shipping. Nothing against HRO or DXE, but I'd always rather give my money to a small business than a mega-corp.

 

[PewPewChris]

I'm all for supporting small biz

 

[K6GBW]

I've ordered many things from them for years. One of my go-to places online for antenna parts. I'm glad they're back!

 

[KK4JUG]

I go for small businesses, too. (I also try to be as "local" as I can, when possible.)

However, in 2016, I ordered an item. It wasn't suitable. I got an return authorization number from them, sent the item back and then I was ghosted. Never heard from them again. This apparently was one the times they went on hiatus.

 

[K6GBW]

Wow, that sucks! I usually go to the big guys like DXE or GigaParts. But, when it comes to weird antennas...and I like weird antennas...I often find what I'm looking for at TAF. I'm glad they're still around. We seem to be loosing some of the old staple suppliers these days. I don't want our only source of gear to be Amazon and...by extension...China. But...it is what it is.

 

[KC5ULU]

I go for small businesses, too. (I also try to be as "local" as I can, when possible.)

However, in 2016, I ordered an item. It wasn't suitable. I got an return authorization number from them, sent the item back and then I was ghosted. Never heard from them again. This apparently was one the times they went on hiatus.

Wasn't that the time there was a death in there family ?

 

[KK4JUG]

Wasn't that the time there was a death in there family ?

I vaguely remember there was some sort of problem. That might cause a justifiable delay, perhaps, but nothing worse. That's OK. I've written it off and moved on.

 

[saioke]

Did anyone order from them after their re-opening? Just curious because I ordered a discone from them a couple of days ago and it hasn't shipped yet.

 

[nhfirefighter]

I placed an order about two weeks ago. Shipped in a couple of days and arrived just as quickly. No issues.

 

[saioke]

Cool, I appreciate the response. Just wanted to make sure if they were legitimate or someone pretending to be them. I mean, their links listed on the site to linkedin and facebook both are broken/shut down.

 

[devicelab]

Did anyone order from them after their re-opening? Just curious because I ordered a discone from them a couple of days ago and it hasn't shipped yet.

Yes I placed an order with them recently and my order shipped 2 weeks later -- but their price was good.

 

[AK9R]

I believe that The Antenna Farm doesn't actually stock many of the products listed on their website. Instead, they take orders for products to be drop shipped from the manufacturer, importer, or wholesaler. It does make things a little frustrating for the buyer, but I've never had a problem with the products I ordered eventually being delivered.

 

[vagrant]

I call and confirm item is in stock if I need it right away. Why wait and wonder?

I once waited around a month as I was not in a rush for a particular antenna, but finally cancelled and without issue. I actually emailed two weeks in to check status and told them I was fine waiting a bit more.

 

[saioke]

They marked the antenna as shipped now, tracking says it was scanned at pickup and estimated delivery is this Thursday. I'm thankful that they didn't wait a month to ship lol. Perhaps they're better about that type of stuff now than they used to be.

 

[jeepsandradios]

For years they have been my go to for my hobby antennas and even some work antennas when I need a one off. I'm glad they are back as I am looking for one for a upcoming project. I'll definately order from them when I can.

 

[Danny37]

I have ordered from them twice in the past month and they usually ship in a day or two. No issues so far. Definitely one of the more organized websites compared to the others. Also love they have LMR gear compared to the hobby sites.

 

[KK4JUG]

Everything might be just fine but I can't help but notice that someone starts a thread because of problems or perceived problems with Antenna Farm every 3 or 4 months.