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Motorola cp200d

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Hiram1717

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Hello everyone!


I currently have the Motorola VHF cp200d. However I hate the VHF antenna , is it possible to use the UHF WHIP antenna without causing damage to the radio ?
 

alcahuete

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No. The antennas are tuned for the specific band of the radio. There are other VHF antennas out there, stubby antennas, etc., that might not be as intrusive. But using a UHF antenna on VHF is not good.
 

tropiradio

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Hello everyone!


I currently have the Motorola VHF cp200d. However I hate the VHF antenna , is it possible to use the UHF WHIP antenna without causing damage to the radio ?
Get a stubby 3" VHF antenna. Not the same performance as a full length, but OK if short distance or with a good repeater coverage situation.
Suggest the PMAD4012 VHF 3" Motorola antenna.
 
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