I wouldn't use that long of an antenna on an sma connector. B N C
connectors will take a lot more stress. Go with a diamond or commit
flexible duck about 16 inches long or so.
I don't recall the models.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.
On Sat, 31 Mar 2012, Harry
Brown wrote:
> Hi Scott,
> I'd go with that 47 inch.
> I've used a 61 inch telescopic on an ht, a few years ago, and loved it!
> I use to hit repeaters 35 to 40 miles away with it!
> I used a B&C, that's what the antenna connected with, B&C to B&C. Maybe =
> someone else had a good experience with an SMA to SMA, I can't comment =
> on that kind of connection, but the antenna I used, I loved it!
> 73,
> Trippy, ac8s
> ----- Original Message -----=20
> From: Scott Van Gorp=20
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 8:30 PM
> Subject: What's the best high gain antenna for the Wouxun handhelds?
>
>
> Good evening list:
>
> The subject says it all. I've got a Wouxun KGUVD-1p ht here (2m 70cm =
> model)
> and I'm looking for a high gain antenna for it. D&L antenna has a =
> boomer
> model, but I'm thinking 47 inches is a little much for ARES events and
> mobile use. Besides, Can you just imagine sitting on a bus with =
> something
> like that? Anyway, any suggestions for a good high gain antenna for =
> that
> radio would be most welcome! Also, if you've got a good dealer, let =
> me
> know. I've taken a look at Radio City and Import Communications and I =
> get
> lost trying to decide! I'd just like to go with something with a bit =
> more
> mustard than the supplied rubber duck! Thanks for any help!
>
> =20
>
> 73:
>
> =20
>
> Scott Van Gorp KD0ODU
>
>
|