hi all hope everyone is fine. i need to buy a new uhf antener for the 4x4 and justwondering what people are using. i looked at a 6.5dbs one to day, its the big one that looks like a broom handle. i was told that it wont break like the white ones do. for cost $235 what do you all think. should i get it as we are heading up to the cape. very good for long distance regards possum,yvonne
Been using a mobile one megga blaster for 20yrs, very good $80 @ dick smith plus base & coaxle cable. Its a removeable type ant from the base.can fit with a spring if you wish.
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Regardless of the antenna performance UHF is not suitable for long distance communications. You're most likely well aware of this, but those unfamiliar with 2-way radio often aren't.
Provided the antenna has plenty of gain, anything above 4.5 db is fine, I'd give priority to its mechanical robustness if going off the black-top (especially going up the Cape) as corrugations can set up vibrations that can damage or even destroy a flimsy antenna. Also those little bonnet mount or "trunk" mount brackets are useless in a harsh environment. Give serious consideration to using a spring-mount base as this will absorb the shock if it hits anything.
If the re-installation involves any re-terminating of the connectors get this done by an experienced techie type unless you're familiar with installing connectors on RF co-axial cable yourself.
Been using a mobile one megga blaster for 20yrs, very good $80 @ dick smith plus base & coaxle cable. Its a removeable type ant from the base.can fit with a spring if you wish.
This one has been to cape york twice, the deserts, gulf several times,& around aussie with no problems.
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Be your self; there's no body better qualified ! "I came into this world with nothing , I still have most of it"
Been using a mobile one megga blaster for 20yrs, very good $80 @ dick smith plus base & coaxle cable. Its a removeable type ant from the base.can fit with a spring if you wish.
This one has been to cape york twice, the deserts, gulf several times,& around aussie with no problems.
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-- Edited by jimricho on Saturday 8th of May 2010 08:23:36 AM
hi went to dick smiths today to get the mega blaster and quess what they are not very helpful, said they didnt have a clue what i was talking about. so i came home and looked on the computer and there it is at dick smiths. i ended up getting the adventurer which has the 6.5/3db antenna hope this is fine regards possum
"hi went to dick smiths today to get the mega blaster and quess what they are not very helpful, said they didnt have a clue what i was talking about. so i came home and looked on the computer and there it is at dick smiths."
Surprise! Surpise! (sarcasm intended)
As the "Adventurer" is "ground plane independent" it is a better choice then the "Mega Blaster" if mounting it on a bullbar.
-- Edited by jimricho on Thursday 13th of May 2010 08:06:22 AM
I use a Electrophone AE472, its a wire job with two loading coils. Seems to work ok, and takes a reasonable bashing.
Its a combo 6/9 db job, just remove the top section for 6db, there are benefits to lowering the amount of gain an antenna has, but I will cover this in my radio posts at another time, as its a complex issue and needs to be explained correctly.
