I find the MFJ antennas work as good as their pricier counterparts...and
they're built to about the same quality as well.
the nagoya701 is even cheaper, and built quite well, as good as any diamond,
or any other brand that costs usually 2 or 3 times more.
73
V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2012 2:13 PM
Subject: Re: What's the best high gain antenna for the Wouxun handhelds?
>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
>>
>>
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