Some do and some do not, but for your handheld, you’ll definitely need to adapt it from either BNC or PL259. Ed at Import Communications sells a mag mount that terminates to a BNC male, and you’ll also want to get the correct adapter from him. If you’ve got a different radio than I think you have, MFJ is another possibility.
On Mar 21, 2014, at 2:19 PM, Sarah k Alawami <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Got a quick question regarding one of these mag mounts. I'm considering =
> one of these, how ever I don't know if these things come with the coax =
> cable. If they do not what is the cheapest stuff I can get? I know the =
> quality of the signal might suck, but for now I have to work with what I =
> have eh?
>
> Take care and 73 to all from KE7ZUM
> On Mar 21, 2014, at 10:26 AM, Jim Gammon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Linda, what are you going to use for a ground plain underneath=20
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>> mounted on a flat metal surface, maybe a large pan or Tv tray. =20
>> There are other antennas like j poles that work fine and don't=20
>> require a ground plain. But maybe your circumstances limit your=20
>> choices. 73, Jim WA6EKS
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>> From: "Linda C. Knight" <[log in to unmask]
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Date sent: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 12:19:44 -0400
>> Subject: finalized the radio order at last.
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>> I really don't have a way to mount the Comet GP1 and this will be=20
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>> The specs on the mx-270 is:
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>> Hustler MX-270
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>> The Hustler MX-270 is a quality 2 meter and 440 MHz mobile=20
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>> The MX-270
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>> a low-loss 50 ohm NMO type magnetic mount. This antenna can=20
>> handle up to
>> 100 watts. Coax cable to a PL-259 plug is supplied.
>> =20
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>> This antenna is approximately 44 inches high. The magnetic base,=20
>> base coil
>> and center coil are black. The whip is silver colored.
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>> The photo on the left only shows the base and base coil, but this=20
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>> installed
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>> PL259 plug.
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>> I also re-enstated the original order for the 50 ft coaxial as=20
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>> The dealer has been very kind and understanding as I am just=20
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>> novice and have a lot to learn.
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>> Hugs and 73
>> =20
>> Linda C. Knight & shirley
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>> CallSign: kk4hrg
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