If you was just getting into ham radios like me what is the best 2 meter and 440 ham antennas. Looking for base antennas. I'm gonna permount antennas on my truck but not sure what im gonna by there at the step yet as well
Bigger is better and the Diamond X700HNA is the biggest dual band omni with the Comet GP-9 or Diamond X510 in second place. I would get an X700HNA to test but they are a little pricy at $350.
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Any favorite stores or Links to find this stuff
Make that $389 to $399 on the X700HNA, ouch.
You can check the websites for Comet and Diamond to look over specs then do a google search on the model you like with the word 'price" in the search and it will bring up lots of vendors.
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I just made the 2m GP from the plans on Hamuniverse. Only a few bucks for copper wire, a SO239 chasis mount connector, 4 nuts and bolts... only took half hour or so to assemble it. Has low SWR and gets me to all the local repeaters fine.Amateur Electronic Supply, Ham Radio Outlet, and the classic cheap first VHF antenna,Quick and Simple 2 Meter Ground Plane.
Great adviceThe best antenna is the one you just made a contact with.
Seriously, if you are not on a budget, Diamond and Comet make excellent 2m/440 antennas in several gain configurations.
You could build your own.
Arrow antenna makes a 2m/440 j-pole, which at $49.95 is a bargain and an excellent antenna. I've had one for several years. Use it to work local repeaters - so gain is not a consideration.