Read the reviews, and decided to take a chance. Guess I got lucky. Unit works just fine with low SWR. Checked with a NanoVNA and the readings on GMRS are below 1.3, VHF and UHF (which I really expected to be poor) are below 1.5. Not bad for a pre-tuned antenna. Signal checks have been good, and for a cheap antenna, I think it actually works better than my Nagoya 72 at half the price. Seems to me that the magnet is even a bit stronger. As for comments by some that the coax is too short (10 feet), in my smaller vehicle that's a plus, since it eliminates excess cable on the car floor behind the front seat.
In the end, keep in mind, this is an inexpensive antenna. It won't last forever, but should do the job for quite a while at the cost of what you'd pay for a carry out pizza. Definitely buying another before the price increases. Can't go wrong for twenty bucks.
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Product Description
Dual Band 144Mhz/430Mhz Mobile Transceiver 2M/70cm Antenna with 10 ft RG58 Coax Cable
For the Road Ahead
- The antenna is designed to be used in the 144/430 MHz frequency range bands, so it will easily pick up signals from both 2 meter and 70 centimeter bands.
- It is also compatible with a variety of radios, including Kenwood, HYT, Vertex, and Icom mobile radios.
- The antenna is rated up to 50W, so it can handle some high power transmissions.
- It comes with a 10ft RG58 coax cable with PL259 connector, so it's easy to connect to your radio.
- The magnetic mount also has a protective pad to prevent scratching paint on any vehicle or other metal surfaces.
- Finally, the magnetic mount makes installation and removal easy.
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Magnetic MountEasy-to-install and boost signal. It is powerful enough to put on the roof of your car, truck, van, etc., or you can place it out the window or outside your garage |
PL259 ConnectorWith this standard connector, it can be used as a receive antenna for scanner/repeaters, Kenwood HYT Vertex Icom Mobile Radios |
RG58 Coax CableMaximum Power Input-watts:100W; Antenna length : 10 ft The flexible whip is stainless steel and long time use. |
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Protective padThe antenna base has a protective pad to prevent scratching paint on any vehicle or other metal |
Better receiving and transmitting performanceDual Band 144Mhz/430Mhz Atenna. The communication distance is longer and the call is clearer |
2M/70cm AntennaNO NEED small hole to install this antenna. Even at high speeds( 110km/h) or bumpy sections, the antenna is not easy to slip |
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| maximum range | 60 kilometers | 16.4 feet | 2 meters | 4 meters | 13 feet | 2 meters |
| impedance | 50 ohm | 50 ohm | 50 ohm | 50 ohm | 50 ohm | 50 ohm |
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This is a very normal dual band antenna on a magnetic base.I appreciate the simplicity of construction and overall quality.I would never use this antenna as a permanent antenna but I conceive of this antenna as what you need temporarily or when you stop camping and don't want to puncture or ruin the car.I like the antenna, it is compact and resistant, it is well made and the electrical performance is right for what it is.Unfortunately, the maximum applicable power is not reported anywhere, 50, 100 or less watts is not known exactly.You can see from the label what you should expect regarding the resonance and SWR of this product.I am satisfied, you can't complain about anything here.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
This is a very normal dual band antenna on a magnetic base.
I appreciate the simplicity of construction and overall quality.
I would never use this antenna as a permanent antenna but I conceive of this antenna as what you need temporarily or when you stop camping and don't want to puncture or ruin the car.
I like the antenna, it is compact and resistant, it is well made and the electrical performance is right for what it is.
Unfortunately, the maximum applicable power is not reported anywhere, 50, 100 or less watts is not known exactly.
You can see from the label what you should expect regarding the resonance and SWR of this product.
I am satisfied, you can't complain about anything here.
I appreciate the simplicity of construction and overall quality.
I would never use this antenna as a permanent antenna but I conceive of this antenna as what you need temporarily or when you stop camping and don't want to puncture or ruin the car.
I like the antenna, it is compact and resistant, it is well made and the electrical performance is right for what it is.
Unfortunately, the maximum applicable power is not reported anywhere, 50, 100 or less watts is not known exactly.
You can see from the label what you should expect regarding the resonance and SWR of this product.
I am satisfied, you can't complain about anything here.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023
So overall not a bad antenna. I am keeping in mind that the cost is pretty reasonable. The antenna and mag base are actually pretty good quality. Its the coax that they really cut corners on. Coax should be copper NOT STEEL! the center conductor on this subpar "rg58" is steel plated on the outside with copper. I cut the pl259 connector off to put on a sma connector.
After seeing this I doubt you'll see any dB of gain from this antenna. Real rg58 already suffers pretty significant losses at vhf and uhf frequencies, I can only imagine how much more you'll loose with a solid steel conductor wire. I'm cutting the whole wire off about 2 inches outside the mag base and replacing it with name brand stranded center rg8x coax.
Overall its a good antenna and will get you a solid antenna mounted outside your car for better reception, but I don't think you'll actually see any dB of gain with the cheap coax.
After seeing this I doubt you'll see any dB of gain from this antenna. Real rg58 already suffers pretty significant losses at vhf and uhf frequencies, I can only imagine how much more you'll loose with a solid steel conductor wire. I'm cutting the whole wire off about 2 inches outside the mag base and replacing it with name brand stranded center rg8x coax.
Overall its a good antenna and will get you a solid antenna mounted outside your car for better reception, but I don't think you'll actually see any dB of gain with the cheap coax.
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