Stubby 2m antenna

wesel123

wesel123

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I'm on the hunt for a stubby 2m antenna similar to the photo below. Any one have any information on such a item?

I know range will be diminished but want to use it group comms mostly. Went to Ham Radio Outlet and they are convinced that I need to be a rolling aerial.

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Gallowbraid

Gallowbraid

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So this topic sent me down a rabbit hole of antennas. I've personally run the Firestik I linked above and found it to be a little lacking. It was very difficult to get even an acceptable SWR with it, but there's a lot of factors there so it could have just been my setup.

In doing some digging around I found this COMPACtenna:

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7.5 Inches Tall, Power ratings are 85W for 2m, 50w for 220mhz and 50w for 70cm. LINK

Pricey, but seems to have good reviews.
 
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wesel123

wesel123

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Nuts, you figured out my plan. I was going to surgically insert it where the sun don't shine on the dude that tries to come along over Mangel Pass in a Subaru......o_O
 
toneout

toneout

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I know, I know, all jokes aside, as far as dual band antennas are concerned, height equals maximum RX/DX distance. The shorter the antenna, the shorter the RX/DX distance. Put a stubby on a lip mount on the hatch or roof top rack that doesn't clear all the obstructions, you might as well have an HT in the cab of your truck.
 
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taliv

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Dave said:
Yeah, sounds like a big compromise just to be "compact"
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I've had the Compactenna on my AEV prospector for 3 years now. Works fine. The finish has started to come off for some reason though. Silver is peeking through the formerly matte black coating
 
brentbba

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I've used this one offroad for years. it's flexible so will take tree/brush pounding well...I know...

Comet Model SBB-1 w/ PL-259 Dual Band Flexible Mobile Antenna with 3 Year Warranty. This Antenna does 2 meters and 70cm (146/446MHZ). It is 16 inches high
 
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