Antenna For 216.000-221.000 Frquency What Do You Think Of This One

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HIGH GAIN FOLDING ANTENNA

GREAT FOR PINPOINTING AND LONG RANGE TRACKING

VERY LITTLE BACKFEED

MADE OF LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM, 6 FOOT CABLE INCLUDED. READY TO CONNECT TO YOUR RECEIVER/TRACKING BOX

COMBINED WEIGHT 16 OUNCES.

TRACKS 216 THROUGH 221 MHz FREQUENCIES

TRACKS AS WELL AS ANY 3 ELEMENT ANTENNA BUT WITH LESS BACKFEED!!

MEASURES 21 INCHES WIDE, 14 INCHES LONG WHEN OPEN (INCLUDING HANDLE)

WHEN CLOSED MEASURES 5 1/2 INCHS WIDE, 17 INCHES LONG (INCLUDING HANDLE)


I am looking for an antenna to use with my Yaesu VR-500 to monitor the CW wave for hunting dog tracking purposes. Each dog collar transmits a specific frequency within these ranges. Typically, most guys are using a 3 element handheld Yagi antenna. I cam across this high gain antenna on flea bay. I like it's compact size when unopened. I was wondering if anyone has any feedback on this type of antenna and how it may compare to a 3 element Yagi. Thanks
 
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