So far, so good. I've removed and replaced it a few times now and there's no evidence of the pin being pushed in or pulled out. The OEM antenna still works too.
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Unication G5 Antenna For 800 Mhz Band
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I use BNC antennas, and adapters on each radio correctly fitted to the host. It eliminates fitment headaches and makes it possible to choose antennas solely by frequency range, instead of having to worry about which antenna fits where.
The use of an BNC adapter for using different antennas would certainly make sense for the SDS100's due to their wide frequency coverage. It's not so necessary for the G5. That said, the one advantage to the BNC adapter is that it facilitates the connection of an external antenna if desired. But again, I don't find that necessary. Anyway, even with the low profile adapter I was using, I never liked the "Frankenstein" look it gave me.
I was curious about the depth of the recessed center connector on the Kenwood and so I measured it using a tire tread gauge (Yes, I know. It's not the most scientific method to use, but it's better than guessing.
) The depth is identical to both the Unication antenna SMA as well as the BNC adapter I use.Bob, it looks like this seller on eBay has them. Is that where you bought your antenna?
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Unfortunately not. I apparently enjoyed spending $28 more, including a steep shipping charge, through a different retailer.
Unfortunately not. I apparently enjoyed spending $28 more, including a steep shipping charge, through a different retailer.
Have you compared it to a Motorola?
I assume the measurement are different?
The Motorola SMA's are designed differently and have caused damage to the G-series center pins for many posters. With all I've read here, I wouldn't even consider it.
I have to second that, if you want to send the radio back for repair possibly use a Motorola antenna, I didn't listen and used one, but I was able to recover
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I am in deep coverage thus the Unication stubby antenna works great for me . In event that I would need an extra signal , I use the amplified charger with the RS antenna connected. Works great .
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What case is that?? (You post was in June or July but I noticed a case on your G5.)
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The case is a Turtleback case from Amazon. This case allows you to put the pager in the charger without removing it.
It appears my third party antenna pushed in the pin in the antenna connection now my OEM antenna will not work. Any way for me to repair, maybe trying to pull the pin back up, or send in for factory repair?
It would be helpful if we knew what brand/model of antenna this was so that others can beware.
use tiny needle nose pliers and be very very careful, I used the signal diagnostics to position the pin in what I hoped was the right spot
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I just received one these. About how much did you have to trim from the skirt to make it fit?
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I trimmed it down as far as I could go right to the base.
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