So I'm on the fence about buying a G5 or a G4 and a G2. I definitely want as much performance on VHF as I can, I rely on VHF more for work. For my VHF use is a mix of trunk and conventional systems but I also want to monitor 7/800 systems as well. From what I'm assuming with the G2 having the external antenna is going to be better than the vhf internal antenna in the G5.
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Unication G5 vs G2 VHF reception in fringe areas?
- Thread starter iwn730
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For the same reasons, I tried utilizing both a G2 for VHF and a G5 for VHF & 7/800 and I found that the G2 was a lot better on VHF. Although it would be expensive, if you need both VHF and 7/800, you might be better with both a G2 and a G4.
Mobile or stationary use? An amplified charging base with connection for external antenna would help. Of course doesn’t help if you are mobile.
sefrischling
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I use a G3 and a G5, I tend to find the perform the same on VHF. Much of my coverage area is a fringe area. I am not sure if the G2 would be different.
The G3 and G5 with the VHF sub-band are both using the internal loop antenna for VHF, so the results would be the same. The G2 would see significant improvement as its single band using the external antenna.
