Comet CA-2x4SR VHF/UHF Mobile Antenna Installation & On Air Test

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Installing the Comet CA-2x4SR VHF/UHF Mobile Antenna along with the Comet CP-5M Antenna Mount. We also sweep the SWR with the RigExpert Stick Pro and talk On Air to a repeater very far away. This is by far the best mobile VHF/UHF antenna I have ever had.
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@donwilbanks2226 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best antennas out there! AE5DW.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

That seems to be what everyone is saying in the comments too.

@K6ARK 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent choice. This is my favorite mobile antenna because of the public service coverage for SAR. I've had this model on my car for about 10 years now and we'll over 200k miles. Still works great!

@seidap 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. I also use this antenna for my SAR team’s frequencies and couldn’t recommend it more highly.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Damn! I just liked the Jetsons curl on it lol! Good to know it's worked so well and for so long.

@DonDegidio 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, I like the way you went into great detail for the install and a fine radio check. Looks like you have a winner. Stay safe.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Don. You'll like it even more when I tell you I had to do the entire thing twice. I forgot to turn my mic on and didn't realize it until the end. Took everything out, put the old antenna back on, and did it all over again. It's ok. All we can do is laugh it off.

@hamradiopenpals 2 жыл бұрын

Video quality is way better! Love the overlays and rapid cuts. 👍👍👍👍

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@Cdnvw 2 жыл бұрын

Love my 2x4sr. Paired with a yaesu ftm300 and mine is roof mounted on my truck. I get full bars recieve in C4fm at 90km from the repeater. I usually can TX about 80 km from the repeater with no issues. Absolute gem of an antenna! Great video! De VE9EUV 🇨🇦

@Boogiebagflipper Жыл бұрын

I’ve been running this one in the NMO configuration for about 10 years now. It’s by far, hands down one of the best if not the best mobile antennas you can get for your vehicle. I’m a FT Paramedic and have been doing SAR for almost as long (15 years) and we use this Comet on all of our trucks and mobile command unit. That’s how I got introduced to it and put one on my POV. I don’t think I’ll ever use anything else. I finally replaced it with another one earlier this year after all the years of service. I’m sure it would have given me 10+ more years but it was starting to show its age appearance wise. Other than that… solid solid solid.

@EntropyOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Well done. Thanks for making this. So useful to new or aspiring operators.

@45auto 2 жыл бұрын

I need a VHF/UHF antenna for my Jeep. Your evaluation (and the confirmation of quality by others in the comments whose opinion I respect) have put this at the top of my list. Thanks

@K6ARK 2 жыл бұрын

@45 Auto, it does require a decent ground plane. If you are planning to mount on the jeep in a location where the ground plane is marginal, consider a half-wave design that doesn't require much of a ground. But if you're sticking it to a bumper, metal hood, or tire rack, go for it!

@45auto 2 жыл бұрын

@@K6ARK Thanks for the additional information, sir!

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

There has been an overwhelming amount of positive comments on this antenna! Good to know I picked a good one. And Adam is right. It needs a ground plane so make sure you scrape all the paint off your car. Better safe than sorry lol!

@agoraphobicadam1171 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of the Sky Warn guys in my area love the base and mobile Comet antennas. They must be really good and I'm impressed with your video showing your new comet antenna hit a repeater your other antenna couldn't.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know I picked a the brand trusted by Sky Warn! That's good to know.

@michaeledmonds3027 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, great tag along video as always!

@wolmerjanuario5702 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the explanation, a hug from Brazil.

@DanielHallmark 2 жыл бұрын

First and only VHF/UHF mobile antenna on my 1999 Suburban. I bought the NMO version and routed the coax down the A-pillar. I like that the antenna folds down flat when necessary (parking garages). The optional spring is handy if you are ever off road and might encounter occasional branches across the trail but want to leave the antenna up instead of folding it down. I bought mine from The Antenna Farm and the first one was damaged by the shipper and Antenna Farm sent me a replacement. I found out that parts are available from Comet at reasonable prices if you ever need to repair or replace any of antenna components.

@wushock92 2 жыл бұрын

I've been running that same antenna on the fender of my Suburban for a few years. I'm quite pleased with its performance.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet. Seems like anyone who has this antenna is really happy with it.

@JaySteiner 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Mike! The editing is noticeably better. Also, the audio sounded fine to me. (I was wearing headphones when I watched it) Looking forward to more videos!

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay. I'm starting to get a hang of the new software. The credits still look like garbage. I'm trying to figure out a better way to do them.

@hankfox4170 2 жыл бұрын

Mike, Fantastic antenna. Bought one from GigaParts a year ago intending to put it on my mobile. I live in a super hilly area and even though I'm 15 miles from a repeater, I have to do the spaz dance inside my house to find a spot for my HT to hit it. Just for S&G's I got a couple pieces of 10" angle iron and sandwiched the CA-2x4SR mount between them and put it up in the 1st floor of my house in a room with zero reception. SWR 1:1.05 2cm and 1:08 on 440. THEN I got the bright idea to add a couple 19"radials to the angle iron since I'm on 2cm most of the time. POW! I hit everything rock solid with 5W inside my house. Couldn't be happier but now I need one for my mobile (hi-hi) and I need to pop this puppy up on a pole outside. Thanks for another great video.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Holy crap! If that's not a testament I don't know what is. Everyone has been saying really good things about this antenna.

@chris8383 2 жыл бұрын

Comet also makes an optional spring for this antenna. CA-SPR. If you were to hit any low-hanging branches or forget about lowering before pulling into the garage the spring will save the antenna from breaking.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen that. Could save you a couple bucks in the long run.

@Blaculo 2 жыл бұрын

I’m just about to put this exact setup on my jeep. Came here to review the install. Thanks!

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Hey that's awesome. You're gonna love it.

@skeeterk7trd158 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear, I've been considering to change out my 1/4 wave to this one👍

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Now you have an excuse to do so.

@W8JESRadio 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best that I have found... I have 4 of them 2 on one Truck, 1 on my other truck & 1 on my RV.... I Also got the Comet CASPR Spring for 3 of them.. The Best! !

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Great to hear.

@Kori114 2 жыл бұрын

I have two of these. They're very good antennas and as a member of the local ARES the broadband coverage is great.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@josempantaleon 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video and install Mike. I have the same mount for my SOTA Scion xB and Comet has been very reliable for me, I also run a Comet vertical at the shack up about 20' and it does very well with my Yeasu FT-8800R at 35W chasing SOTA and POTA. 🤘😎👍

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Right on

@K3JRZOnTheAir 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to keep that antenna in mind whenever I get around to putting a mobile radio in my car. Nice review! 73

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

It's legit.

@devonf6669 2 жыл бұрын

Nice antenna. I have the comet SBB-5NMO which is almost the same size and db gain and it works amazing. Same mount also but the NMO version. I've driven 120kph into 40kph cross winds on the highway and other than the antenna bending temporarily, it all held up great.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

I was just driving 100MPH and it didn't even bat an eye.

@TheNoCodeTech 2 жыл бұрын

Great video man, I dig your style. Looks like I need to get one. Thanks for the upload mate

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

You should!

@TheNoCodeTech 2 жыл бұрын

@@hamradiotube "Hey hon, the POTA Daddy told me too, so I must" wink.

@TwitchRadio Жыл бұрын

I've had one of these bad boys for about 8 and 1/2 years almost 9 now best damn antenna I've ever had still going on my car today thinking about doing a video about it and giving a 8-year review definitely going to pick up a new one of these here and put it on my other car anyways just went on here to see if they were still relevant and see what other people are saying thank you for your video

@K5YVY 2 жыл бұрын

Had a friend that had one of those and he could talk further than any of us with other mobile antennas, if I ever replace mine I plan to get that comet 👍

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

I bet he got all the hottest chicks too.

@ronwolenski-n8wcr 2 жыл бұрын

That looks like a real nice antenna! Good performer!

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love it.

@billcrow5403 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!! One of my friends has that antenna and really likes it.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@1958johndeere620 2 жыл бұрын

I have 3 of them. Being a captain on the water it allows me to transmit Ham and VHF marine on one antenna from the mobile. I have also used it when working construction zones in roadways. They fit great for me, jack of all trades, master of none.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know. I assume they also stand up to the salt as well?

@1958johndeere620 2 жыл бұрын

@@hamradiotube Well, I do not have one on the boat, they are on my trucks, so I can communicate with other captains on the water. But, as you know, we spread heavy road salt all winter so they get a huge amount of road spray. I have had one on a pickup for 6 years. I do wish I had installed the spring option on that one. Its high on a headboard and I have smacked it hard on limbs. I use them from 144 to past 157 with good results.

@ryankc9oza118 2 жыл бұрын

Have had one for awhile. Great antenna

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@Archie_Espina 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the review! I'm just getting into ham radio!

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Welcome to the hobby.

@hobbiehobbs 2 жыл бұрын

I have three of these antennas on my trucks with the nmo. Great antenna.

@Dusty_Ham 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great antenna and the audio was great on the video. Stay safe! 73

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@mj2801 6 ай бұрын

You can use a piece of Heat Shrink on spring section that way the antenna will not collapse at higher speeds ... Had to do that with a Diamond Supergainer ... Works great.

@elsuperpollo2273 Жыл бұрын

I'm definitely plan on adding one of these to my dodge 1500 and in my travel trailer

@wayneiac0171 Жыл бұрын

Love the dog fashion disco in the back. Extra points for the taste in music.

@truckinguy92 Ай бұрын

Great video. I have this antenna but having issues with it tuning in the repeater input frequencies on GMRS. How did you get the StikPro to go to large numbers? It’s certainly would be a lot quicker than just using the +/- buttons.

@BradSnyder1 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a neat antenna Mike. I might give it a try myself.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

You need one.

@BradSnyder1 2 жыл бұрын

@@hamradiotube I went ahead and bought one. 😂

@peterdekeles. 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Really wanted to know how to install and how well it worked.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@mikesides5575 3 ай бұрын

Have one of these on top of my truck, the performance far exceeds my old Nagoya NMO-200. I also love the look of it, jetsons lol

@VE9ASN 2 жыл бұрын

I have it with the sping kit, very wide banded and I'd definitely buy it again,

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Right on

@juliem1595 Жыл бұрын

Nice job sir

@WeedyCreek Жыл бұрын

Nice video, well done! I had just purchased the exact same mount and antenna and was looking for a bit more info than Comet provided when I came across your video - was funny you bought the exact same items as I did! 73! W7PMR

@AngelVillaG 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings, I bought this same antenna to use it with a magnetic base, in my case I had to adjust it by lengthening it about 3cm so that the swr in 146MHz would remain in 1.0: 1 very well built 73, HJ4AVG

@Mike-yq7ce 2 жыл бұрын

its a great antenna I have one on my mobile and it also works well for a attic antenna if you have a lower profile attic.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear its working well for you.

@fvbpacguy Жыл бұрын

Nice set up. Just curious doesn't the trunk pinch the coax?

@kjb_tennessee Жыл бұрын

Just came across your video, I was trying to figure out how to put an antenna on F150, mag mount won't work of course. I'll be going this route for the mobile setup! Thanks.

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

Awesome. I hope it works. Oh, do check out Breedlove. breedlovemounts.com They make super solid mounts for trucks. I'm not affiliated, never used one, but I've heard great reviews from people. One of them goes inside one of the holes on the top of the truck bed if that makes sense. Prob one of the better designs I've seen.

@kjb_tennessee 10 ай бұрын

Went ahead with the CP-5M mount. This antenna works great. I use a 5 watt handheld for vhf and diplexer for GMRS. Great solution!!!!

@christophersmith1155 2 жыл бұрын

i have the same Comet with the matching Comet Magna Mount. I use it for everything including MURS and GMRS.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

A few people have posted they are using it for Murs/GMRS/SAR as well as ham radio. Looks like its as versatile as they advertise.

@nypigskin Жыл бұрын

If you use this to hit GMRS repeaters, the SWR will be to high.

@kd4kzz 2 жыл бұрын

Great antenna. I got the optional spring for it

@shawnp6653 2 жыл бұрын

Do you like having the spring? On my shopping list, but just don't know if it is that necessary. Thanks. 73 de ki5gx

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

A few people have said that. What is the benefit of the spring. I was going 100 MPH today and it handled it like a champ.

@shawnp6653 2 жыл бұрын

@@hamradiotube From what little I could gather it was to help with when you pulled into the garage or some other low overhang scenario.

@BlackHamRadioUniversity Жыл бұрын

144 MHz to 148 MHzSo before I make this purchase of buying the Comet CA-2X4SRNMO antenna I have a question. I was informed that antennas had to be a certain length to obtain certain frequencies. I was told that 1/2 waves antennas should be between 41.5" - 44" in order to obtain frequencies of 144 MHz to 148 MHz. My plan was to purchase the Comet CA-2X4SRNMO antenna however that antenna is only 40". Does this mean this antenna will not be able to obtain 144 MHz to 148 MHz frequencies?

@bobdavid8981 Жыл бұрын

jsyk, your 5% off code didn't work for me, no biggie $ wise, but since I learned of this set-up thru your video, I thought I'd order with your code. Anyway, parts ordered, looking forward to their arrival!

@kd5dcj1 Жыл бұрын

How is the spring, the older models would always fold at high speed.

@MiTreasureHunter 2 жыл бұрын

How wide is the mount? I am looking at the Diamond and this mount. Both look very much the same. I have a 2020 Jeep Cherokee and want to mount on my rear hatch buy there is very limited real estate that I have to deal with. The Diamond I was told is 4" which is pretty much the longest I could install. Hoping this one might be slightly smaller. I don't want to have to step down to the smaller mount, it is not rated for an antenna in this length range. KC8LES

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

It’s 3 5/16” and yes, the Diamond is 4”

@krazyjojo1 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite antenna very wide banded.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

It is now my favorite antenna too.

@mikemiles3068 2 жыл бұрын

Good video Mike❗️I thought you might be at the Skywarn Class last night in Huntsvill and I would get to meet you financially but I guess you couldn’t make it. It was a rest glass and their were 41 that attended. Keep up the great videos👍 73 KV5P

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Well nobody told me. I saw the Walker County Mobile Comms trailer at Huntsville State Park yesterday though so that was cool.

@mikemiles3068 2 жыл бұрын

@@hamradiotube I wished I had given you a heads up, I just thought you would know about it, a good friend wanted to go so I rode with him. One of the best Skywarn short classes I attended over the past 40+ years. 73. KV5P

@barryinn1778 Жыл бұрын

I just purchased this antenna , haven't installed it yet on my F-250 PU. Will soon, heard a lot of great comments about it for GMRS also. Ordered mine from Ham Radio Outlet they had it 5.00 cheaper than DX Engineering.

@nypigskin Жыл бұрын

If you use this to hit GMRS repeaters, the SWR will be to high.

@mclovengarcia2883 5 ай бұрын

@nypigskin which antena is best for gmrs thanks!

@eknaap8800 9 ай бұрын

Putting the antenna a little more forward towards the body of the car, gives you a little more directional receive gain from the where the most metal is.

@GreggK6EGG 2 жыл бұрын

wow what a difference!

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

It's pretty sweet.

@mwalker1975 2 жыл бұрын

Do you find that the coil of coax in the trunk has changed the performance on the antenna? Clean looking install, always fun to get new stuff! Edit: I asked the question before the analyzer portion of the video, looks like you don't see any negative impact.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think that's doing anything but it might. I honestly have no idea. Technically it is a choke now. I just wanted to tidy up my trunk.

@gregmve6gcm 2 жыл бұрын

I have the exact same antenna on a mag mount on the roof of my truck. Its been great!! 73 from VE6GCM

@W3GYV 2 жыл бұрын

Good Video, like the Antenna. Stay out of the Ice!

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Shoot there's hardly anything here.

@shawnp6653 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Timely too ;)

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@OkraKnivesandBushcraft Жыл бұрын

How did you get that barrel off at 4:31? I can’t get one off the front for the life of me, only off the back.

@jakep5121 2 жыл бұрын

We gonna get a video, maybe a short about whats going on on the other side of the truck lid there?

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

I already did that. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qZabZc19ubCRpnU.html

@angelinsurancesc Жыл бұрын

i bought this antenna to put on my Tesla Model Y SWR 3.5+ switched back to an old Diamond NR770HAB and tuned fine maybe I got a Bad One....73 from AC4KW 1st 500 Watt Tesla Mobile IC7100 ALS500M and Tarheel 200....

@ke8qll400 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike great video as usual 😁. How do you feel about that TYT radio? I see mixed reviews just interested in picking one up. 73

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I love the radio. It's not the best there is but it works fine for me 99% of the time. Every now and then something will de-sense it but that's about it. I have one in the car and one it the shack.

@alvarogaitan2529 2 жыл бұрын

thanks, Jaison fantastic job 73 from kb2uew you numero uno

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Lol. I’ll let Jason know:)

@milwman1958 2 жыл бұрын

I have it and love it

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@timothystockman7533 Жыл бұрын

I have the NMO version. Great antenna! --de N3TS

@N4KRX 2 жыл бұрын

Nice install Mike! I like the 'Jetson' curl as well...lol! It seems to be a good performer and I especially like the folding capability. My wife hates to hear my current rooftop mag mount scrape the garage door when we pull in. This antenna would get me back in good standing with the wife. Stay well and 73!

@marinevet7273 Жыл бұрын

Any issues with the mount damaging the paint

@marinevet7273 Жыл бұрын

Is there a non folding wide band version ?

@fyrearm Жыл бұрын

Does closing/opening the trunk pinch or effect the coax. I run my mag mount through the door seal sometimes when in the wife's car but was worried the pinch would hurt the coax. I found Diamond MGC50 is made for this but at what cost of Insertion Loss (not the cost of the item which is steep)? Also Mike if you pickup on this comment, how has that antenna been doing for you. I bought the Comet 2M/220/70cm version, so I hope yours is doing well.

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

Not if you're careful. I used to run a VHF antenna's coax through the door and after a while of opening/closing it did start to come apart. I don't have any expectations of portable mounts lasting more than a few years with regular wear and tear. I'm not familiar with the MGC50 but I am a big fan of the Diamond K400 that is holding my Little Tarheel antenna. Insertion loss shouldn't be an issue really though. The Comet mount I'm not too crazy about but I still absolutely love this antenna. The mount is already rusting and it's been on less than a year.

@tracym427 Жыл бұрын

Try you a diamond sg-7000a. It’s about 22” longer than that guy, but has more gain on 2m & 70cm. I use mine for gmrs too.

@brooksgreen4910 2 жыл бұрын

Mike, how do you like your tyt mobile rig? I am looking for a mobile rig and had narrowed down my search to the ic2730a.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

It's great. I have 2 of them. One in the car and one in the shack. Been using them forever.

@BlackHamRadioUniversity Жыл бұрын

Can I do this same installation with the same antenna and mount that you have in this video with a HT? Meaning, can I just do the same installation you just did and connect the coax to my HT.

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

Yep

@thomashammer567 6 ай бұрын

Installed atas. Ft891 areas won't receive or go up an down. Have you got any ideas. Mount on hood with k400 23 tacoma.

@hamradiotube 6 ай бұрын

I would start by making sure the screws on the K400 have dug into the paint and are making a good electrical contact with the hood. As far as it not going up and down, assuming you don't have a problem with the coax, the ATAS isn't the smartest antenna in the world. Sometimes it needs to think for a good minute before it starts tuning. Hit the tune button. It may look like it's not doing anything. Just wait. It's going to take a literal minute. After that it should start tuning. I did a video on the ATAS showing this and hopefully it will solve your problem. That part starts at about the 5:40 mark. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oa6Ukq-mtdydfGQ.html

@DarrellWhitely 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I've been looking for a new antenna. K5ZTX.

@TwitchRadio Жыл бұрын

Oh by the way when you coil it up like that you're actually adding a RF choke and it's better to have it as linear as you can or spread the love and routed back and forth kind of thing.. anyways thought I'd give you a pro tip that way all your RF is getting to the antenna.. but honestly probably wouldn't hurt it too much anyway just thought I would mention it

@TacticalTuna1911 2 жыл бұрын

Is there anyway you can do an SWR sweep on the GMRS and MURS frequencies with that antenna? I need an antenna that can do 2m/70cm and GMRS, but would be fun to know if it can do MURS as well. Looks like it would handle the 151mhz part of MURS, but what about the 154 part? Id like to have 2 radios, and 1 antenna if possible.

@nypigskin Жыл бұрын

If you use this to hit GMRS repeaters, the SWR will be to high.

@BlackHamRadioUniversity Жыл бұрын

Is the Comet CA-2x4SR antenna compatible with the Browning BR-1024-NMO mount?

@nypigskin Жыл бұрын

Only if you get the Comet CA-2x4SRNMO. The Comet CA-2x4SR has a UHF connector.

@CyberCowboy7777 2 жыл бұрын

Just got my CA-2x4SR today. SWR on VFIRE1 was below 1.4. GMRS, MURS, 2M, 70CM, FRS all below 1.5

@nypigskin Жыл бұрын

If you use this to hit GMRS repeaters, the SWR will be to high.

@CyberCowboy7777 Жыл бұрын

@@nypigskin Maybe a little high but with a 435-465 MHz MFG range, not much. I use it on the local GMRS repeater.

@mclovengarcia2883 4 ай бұрын

@CyberCowboy7777 so works good for gmrs ?

@CyberCowboy7777 4 ай бұрын

@@mclovengarcia2883 I use mine for HAM, GMRS and Public Safety frequencies.

@nekotherion7317 2 жыл бұрын

Need to find one of these for 900 MHz p25 ham radio here too but nice video

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

That's out of my element but good luck and thanks for watching.

@drakeblackk 3 ай бұрын

im planning to change a similar mobile antenna that i have home, its for my UVK5, but im planning to search for a better (hand) radio and antenna. It might be good for a base antenna? ;) Sadly, im not living in a single house, so i have no chance to install a normal antenna on the actualy roof, so window is the only option :)

@randykitchleburger2780 Ай бұрын

Go with a yagi for indoors

@gregoryaisemberg2037 Жыл бұрын

Do you still need this with your new ATAS?

@emmachampion5086 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, can I ask, can this aerial be used by an unscrupulous person to listen in to neighbours phone calls or ambient noise in their neighbours homes if it's mounted to their car in a driveway? Thanks in advance.

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of crazy shit are you planning? Go away.

@emmachampion5086 2 жыл бұрын

@@hamradiotube lol it's my neighbour who has the aerial! You really think i'd be asking for myself? I wanted to find out what he's using it for! Good lord, thanks anyway, i'll ask elsewhere.

@matthewhalbert1713 Жыл бұрын

Hey man is it okay to coil your coax that tight?

@stevekj5t Жыл бұрын

Great video! Will be a great choice if I upgrade the mobile to a dual band rig. 73 de KJ5T

@sklise1 2 жыл бұрын

wow; stick pro is no joke.. 400 plus bucks!!

@vhtrucking5990 Жыл бұрын

What radio are you using?

@CKJEntertainmentServ 2 жыл бұрын

those back seats come off relatively easy. you could have " yanked " up on the seat bottom, and it will come off. you could have put all your excess coax under the seat. just food for thought.

@old-timeangler5356 2 жыл бұрын

A great antenna, I have the same one. 73 W2DWL

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@AliReza-zx8km 2 жыл бұрын

Nice...............

@hamradiotube 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@bradnicoll2282 Жыл бұрын

How’s this antenna treating you these days? Still happy with it? P.S. is that your Weber grill in the background? I have two of those! Lol.

@jimedwards9310 Жыл бұрын

I just installed the same setup 20 min ago haha but im using the comet SBB7 antenna all good here :P Ke8uhh 73's

@watchmanmichael2023 2 жыл бұрын

😊👍

@ths3900 Жыл бұрын

Why not put it in the center of the roof?

@KateHikes1933 Жыл бұрын

I'm confused. Everything I've read says to use a 1/4 wavelength antenna, but now I hear people talking about 1/2 and 5/8???

@robertmeyer4744 9 ай бұрын

That is funny to me. I have same car same color but 2010. and I have that Comet antenna but the NMO mount and I have in center or trunk. behind FM antenna somewhat. great match and yes GMRS and MURS match good. 30 watt GMRS great range and shocking good range on 2 watt VHF MURS. I put my Baofeng UV-5R on it . havening great range on a 5 watt HT. I have no outher antenna except for the FM one that came on car. 73's

@gaptastic 2 жыл бұрын

Stupid question. From what understand lip mounts are better than mag mounts for the reason you stated in the video. Essentially the grub nuts underneath the lip mount dig into the paint and makes an electrical contact with the sheet metal. For some reason I have a problem with that, but I'm not sure my problem is warranted. Wouldn't the grub nut contact be a point of corrosion? Being that this is your second antenna (I assume), did you have any rust that developed where the other antenna was mounted? I'm gonna guess that the weather gasket around the trunk seals that area from receiving moisture . Thanks for the video!