CrypticSoldier
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I have an XTS3000 VHF that I use. I'm getting ready to upgrade to a tri-band Harris XG-100p since I need to use the radio in multiple counties covering VHF, UHF, and 7/800 MHz.
With my XTS 3000 I'm planning to let my mother use for firefighting. The current antenna is an 8.5" what I'd consider whip style antenna. The antenna was large for me when I was using it for such application but I made it work. She's looking for a smaller antenna if it is at all possible.
Topographically our area is mountainous, sub urban, light urban (not a onestop light town basically). VHF range is 15X.
I'm not looking for a super stubby 3" antenna as I know that using shorter antennas comes at the cost of performance, and I don't want to put her safety at risk.
Do reliable antennas between the 4"-6" range exist for this model of radio? I know if I use the wrong antenna I can fry the radio or components inside of it, which I do not want to do so I'm deferring to people who know more than me.
She's more use to the size of antennas that came standard on the HT1250's or this one that they were replaced with then they were damaged in the field: Motorola PMAD4042 VHF Heliflex Antenna 136-150.8 MHz and this kind (depended on the tech and yes I know this is a UHF but VHF variants of this style existed) Motorola PMAE4016A 403-520 MHz UHF Whip Antenna
With my XTS 3000 I'm planning to let my mother use for firefighting. The current antenna is an 8.5" what I'd consider whip style antenna. The antenna was large for me when I was using it for such application but I made it work. She's looking for a smaller antenna if it is at all possible.
Topographically our area is mountainous, sub urban, light urban (not a onestop light town basically). VHF range is 15X.
I'm not looking for a super stubby 3" antenna as I know that using shorter antennas comes at the cost of performance, and I don't want to put her safety at risk.
Do reliable antennas between the 4"-6" range exist for this model of radio? I know if I use the wrong antenna I can fry the radio or components inside of it, which I do not want to do so I'm deferring to people who know more than me.
She's more use to the size of antennas that came standard on the HT1250's or this one that they were replaced with then they were damaged in the field: Motorola PMAD4042 VHF Heliflex Antenna 136-150.8 MHz and this kind (depended on the tech and yes I know this is a UHF but VHF variants of this style existed) Motorola PMAE4016A 403-520 MHz UHF Whip Antenna
