What do you call this antenna and where can I find another?

[scannerrail]

this one is for 147Mhz however it's able to tilt which is helpful. however it's not very robust.. I can't see it lasting longer then 6 months..

 

[red616]

Look's like this one:

http://www.cometantenna.com/newPro_detail.php?ID=21

 

[iMONITOR]

Universal Radio sells a similar antenna manufactured by Maldol:

AH-W100RX
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanants/3744.html

 

[scannerrail]

thanks for the help I was wondering any benefits to having a 53" telescopic antenna on a handheld?

 

[iMONITOR]

thanks for the help I was wondering any benefits to having a 53" telescopic antenna on a handheld?

Mostly on VHF/Lo band.

 

[scannerrail]

Mostly on VHF/Lo band.

Is it possible to kill the radio by having it transmitting with it extended to 53 in? incorrect SWR?

 

[iMONITOR]

Is it possible to kill the radio by having it transmitting with it extended to 53 in? incorrect SWR?

Yes, an antenna that is not matched properly will cause the output finals to overheat and burn out.

 

[scannerrail]

hmm now Im confused.. I can't hit this repeater thats about 4 mi away but KG4LJF says he uses a 40" on his HT.. this one says it's for 2 meters http://www.mfjenterprises.com/products.php?prodid=MFJ-1714

For this one on ebay..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=120135027990&rd=1&rd=1

or this one..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=150133966353&rd=1&rd=1

 

[enine]

Universal Radio sells a similar antenna manufactured by Maldol:

AH-W100RX
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanants/3744.html

You had to post that, now I'm going to have to make another trip there

 

[iMONITOR]

hmm now Im confused.. I can't hit this repeater thats about 4 mi away but KG4LJF says he uses a 40" on his HT.. this one says it's for 2 meters http://www.mfjenterprises.com/products.php?prodid=MFJ-1714

For this one on ebay..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=002&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=120135027990&rd=1&rd=1

or this one..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=150133966353&rd=1&rd=1

Originally I thought you were asking the question with regards to using it on a scanner for receive only. It is sometimes difficult to determine the intended band use for some of these antennas simply by their length. Some have loading coils in the base, some have loading coils mid-length, and some have a coiled wire though out it's length.

 

[scannerrail]

yeah I can't tell if it's just to receive or not.. but for the 2nd link why would you put that on a HT and not transmit?