Best magnet mount antenna

[L9capt1st]

What would be the best magnetic mount antenna for BCD996P2.
Thanks

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

What band(s) are you primarily interested in monitoring? (by bands I mean VHF, UHF, 700/800, etc)
What is your budget? Drilling a hole not an option?

 

[L9capt1st]

Well was hoping to find one that does most frequencies VHF, UHF, 700/800, 140-1300mhz something in that line.
thanks

 

[L9capt1st]

What band(s) are you primarily interested in monitoring? (by bands I mean VHF, UHF, 700/800, etc)
What is your budget? Drilling a hole not an option?

No Holes... magnetic

 

[mmckenna]

I'd strongly recommend going with an NMO magnet mount, if drilling a hole is out of the question. NMO gives you the most options for antennas down the road.

Avoid the cheap Chinese stuff. Stick with name brand.

I'm running both these antennas in different applications. Larsen and EMWave are both reputable companies that make good products and will stand behind them.

EM Wave EM-M43002 - Triple Band Mobile Antennas

EM-M43002 Tri-Band IP67 Rated Roof Mount Antenna, 150-162/450-490/763-870 MHz

theantennafarm.com

Larsen NMO150/450/758 Mobile Antenna Tri-Band 150-165,450-470,700/800MHz

150/450/700/800 Antenna, Gain (dB) Unity, 100 Watts, Whip Length 16.5"

theantennafarm.com

For the magnet mount base:

PCTEL Maxrad BGMSMAI - NMO Magnet Mounts with SMA

PCTEL Maxrad BGMSMAI NMO Magnet Mounts with SMA - Manufacturer: PCTEL Maxrad; Description: Magnetic Mount For use with NMO style antennas; Size: 2 3/8"; Model

theantennafarm.com

Avoid the Tram/Browning/Ham/Hobby grade stuff. Tram/Browning uses poorly installed coaxial connectors. You won't save any money if you have to replace cheap components.

 

[jaspence]

I have been using a COMPACtenna for about 4 years for my dual band mobile with very good results. Very low profile and coverage about the same as a 17 inch conventional dual band mobile verticle. Also attracts questions from strangers. My favorite answer is that it is a small vent for vapor from the mini reactor I am testing for the car manufacturer.

 

[ems55]

I'd strongly recommend going with an NMO magnet mount, if drilling a hole is out of the question. NMO gives you the most options for antennas down the road.

Avoid the cheap Chinese stuff. Stick with name brand.

I'm running both these antennas in different applications. Larsen and EMWave are both reputable companies that make good products and will stand behind them.

EM Wave EM-M43002 - Triple Band Mobile Antennas

EM-M43002 Tri-Band IP67 Rated Roof Mount Antenna, 150-162/450-490/763-870 MHz

theantennafarm.com

Larsen NMO150/450/758 Mobile Antenna Tri-Band 150-165,450-470,700/800MHz

150/450/700/800 Antenna, Gain (dB) Unity, 100 Watts, Whip Length 16.5"

theantennafarm.com

For the magnet mount base:

PCTEL Maxrad BGMSMAI - NMO Magnet Mounts with SMA

PCTEL Maxrad BGMSMAI NMO Magnet Mounts with SMA - Manufacturer: PCTEL Maxrad; Description: Magnetic Mount For use with NMO style antennas; Size: 2 3/8"; Model

theantennafarm.com

Avoid the Tram/Browning/Ham/Hobby grade stuff. Tram/Browning uses poorly installed coaxial connectors. You won't save any money if you have to replace cheap components.

Yep, great antenna !! Have been using one ever since mmckenna mentioned it some time ago !! In fact, going to get a second one for my xyl's rude !! Tnx mmckenna, again !!!!!!