I have looked thru threads about XTS and EFJ 5100 antennas, however I am looking for a bit more performance out of my HT’s primarily VHF. Any recommendations on HT antennas that fit and work well on the XTS and EFJ 5100’s. I am willing to do some modding and shaving to make it work.
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Motorola XTS/EF Johnson 5100 VHF antenna
- Thread starter LUhles2
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Millennial Graying OBT Guy
BKR0813 (BK Range Max) has the flush shoulder on the base so it will sit correctly on Motorola radios.
I was wanting to order one to test it but haven't had enough time sit down and get the PO issued.
I was wanting to order one to test it but haven't had enough time sit down and get the PO issued.
If you do end up ordering please let me know how well it works for you.
I am currently using the OEM VHF antenna. I would respectfully disagree as my experience with BK and various other radios have been the OEM “rubber duck” antenna vs a 1/4 wave whip is a trade off of convenience vs performance.
That being said if the OEM antenna is the best option that fits the connector with the correct clearance requirements for the body of the radio etc, it’s definitely not a bad option.
If you are looking for better range start with the repeater site.
1.Check the site SWR, Duplexers, Line loss, Receiver Alignment.
2.Raise the Antenna
3.Better Antenna
4.Better Feedline
5.Better Duplexers
6.Better Repeater
1.Check the site SWR, Duplexers, Line loss, Receiver Alignment.
2.Raise the Antenna
3.Better Antenna
4.Better Feedline
5.Better Duplexers
6.Better Repeater
you forgot desense testing
1. Check the site SWR, Duplexers, Line Loss, Receiver Alignment would show any problems.
Like I said if you check the Duplexers that is what you are doing.
Like I said if you check the Duplexers that is what you are doing.
