Hi All, I am looking for a good Transmittable antenna for the UV-380.
I am looking for a 150-160/450-470 MHZ antenna.
Thanks much, Chris
I am looking for a 150-160/450-470 MHZ antenna.
Thanks much, Chris
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TYT UV-380 Commercial Band Antenna
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kny2xb
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The Comet HT-55 is SMA-M so it will fit right to the radio
www.buytwowayradios.com
The Nagoya NA-701C is SMA-F so you'd need an SMA M-M adapter to make it fit
shop.mygmrs.com
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AFAIK there aren't that many dual-band h-t antennas for the commercial frequencies
I could be wrong there
Comet HT-55 Dual Band 155/465 MHz Handheld Radio Antenna (SMA Male)
The Comet HT-55 is a dual band VHF/UHF antenna with an SMA Male connector for your portable handheld two way radio. The HT-55 is a great choice for use with dual band handheld two way radios such as TYT and Wouxun.
The Nagoya NA-701C is SMA-F so you'd need an SMA M-M adapter to make it fit
Nagoya NA-701C Antenna
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AFAIK there aren't that many dual-band h-t antennas for the commercial frequencies
I could be wrong there
Thanks Greg. I like the Comet. I have a 20 yr. old Comet GP-9 150/450 mhz.
Works like a champ, even great on aircraft and marine.
Chris
Works like a champ, even great on aircraft and marine.
Chris
rf_patriot200
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If Length doesn't matter, there's Lots of choices. Do you want a SMA antenna, or something for outdoors?
Most of the flexible or coil types are broad-banded enough to work fine for amateur or commercial bands, and HTs tend to be very tolerant of antenna mismatching. The Retevis dual-band 15" flexible stays on my Baofeng 5RM, and it's been a good performer for me. Inside the base it's marked, "136-174/400-470 MHz", so it's a dual-bander for either market.
Thanks, I do prefer 7-9" antennas. I have 15" if needed. we mostly use the radios camping with the RV. Range is within a mile. Most of my portables have BNC adapters. So SMA or BNC are good.
Ok Thanks
rf_patriot200
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A Top quality antenna like the PMAT 4001 from Motorola covers Both your bands and is about 7".
Thanks, I will check it out.
rf_patriot200
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I think Magnum Electronics, or EM-Wave carries it.
Thanks, I do like Motorola,
kny2xb
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Hi Chris;
I forgot about this company: ZBM2 Industries ZBM2 Industries
He makes a GMRS+MURS dual-band antenna with BNC
Foul Weather Whip Antenna V2
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Per his description: The MURS/GMRS is tuned for 160Mhz/460Mhz at 18”.
You could contact him & ask how wide a spread that antenna will do on commercial frequencies
Thanks again Greg. Interesting Antenna.Hi Chris;
I forgot about this company: ZBM2 Industries ZBM2 Industries
He makes a GMRS+MURS dual-band antenna with BNC
He also sells the SMA-M to BNC-F adapter you'd needFoul Weather Whip Antenna V2
Introducing the Foul Weather QP Whip Antenna – Redefined for Cold Weather Resilience and Maximum Performance. ❄️ Cold-Weather Resilience: Experience uninterrupted communication in chilly conditions with our QP Whip Antenna. The internal sleeve for the super elastic, durable wire ensures no...
Per his description: The MURS/GMRS is tuned for 160Mhz/460Mhz at 18”.
You could contact him & ask how wide a spread that antenna will do on commercial frequencies
FKimble
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Smiley antennas are my favorite. They come in different freq ranges, and a couple different lengths. They have a 10mhz freq range. You can also spec the center freq. The HT threaded part is also changeable. You don't have to buy a new ant if you change radios, just the threaded part.
Frank
Frank
kny2xb
Member
I use the 5/8 155 MHz for MURS & the 5/8 465 MHz for GMRS
They're great antennas
I didn't bring up Smiley because he stated he's looking for a dual-band antenna
