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Help finding a Multi-band Low Profile Antenna

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I recently acquired the STI-CO Triband Sharkfin Antenna (wide band version). Putting it on the car as soon as I get a QMA to TNC adapter (damn you QMA). I'll let you guys know how it works!
 
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Yeah works very well. And the whip part of the antenna screws in.
 
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chtucker

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We have used the Panorama shark fins, they work fine, but are a bit fragile in the car wash. A ripped off whip usually means you have to replace the base (take down the headliner). The standard Motorola beer can isn't usable. We do have about 1500 of the flexible pulse larsen antennas, they work, but we get complaints about looks. The stico shark fins were way overpriced last I looked.

Just ordered the Arcadian to try out... should be here this week.
 
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I looked at other options but we use a lot of VHF in my area. Every other brand of shark fins didn't come close to the performance of the STI-CO.
 
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AF1UD said:
I looked at other options but we use a lot of VHF in my area. Every other brand of shark fins didn't come close to the performance of the STI-CO.
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Yeah VHF for us is just a secondary use.
 
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