Which dual band antenna is best??

[ranger821]

I am tossing around the purchase of a dual band antenna. I am presently using a copper cactus j-pole for 2 meters. Works fine but I want to get a better one. I am thinking Arrow's ground plane for 2 meters and 440. Unity gain. Arrow also has a dual band j-pole. Both of these antenna's are built like a tank. Here on the gulf coast where hurricanes come ashore, it is needed. Anyone out there using these antenna's? I have read the reviews on Eham for both of them. Just trying to get more input. It will be about 30 feet in the air.

John

 

[D00D]

I and several folks I know have the Arrow dual-band. It's a fine antenna. I use mine for portable ops. My base antenna is the Diamond X200. No complaints. I run it from the chimney so it's about 25'.

 

[eaf1956]

Dual Band

I use a Diamond 510 which works great! My brother uses a Comet GP 9 which he seems to like.

 

[ranger821]

best dual band antenna.

Thanks guys. I will check those suggestions out. Don't want a flimsy one here on the coast. We get some really bad winds at times.