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Pros & Cons
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Cable Length
Customers are generally pleased with the antenna, but some have noted that the cable length could be longer than what they received. Despite this, most users find it functional and suitable for their applications.
Magnet Strength
Customers are generally pleased with the strong magnet strength of the antenna, which effectively picks up signals. However, some users have noted that the magnet could be stronger and the provided cable could be longer for optimal performance.
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Signal Range
Customers have positive feedback regarding the signal range of this marine VHF radio antenna, with some reporting impressive long-distance communication and clear reception. However, a few users mention that it's heavier than expected but still consider it a worthwhile investment for improved performance over stock antennas.
Highlights
Quality
Magnet is very strong, picks up signals quite well.
Definitely increased performance on reception and transmission over rubber duck antenna.
For the gmrs frequencies in the 462 range, the antenna tested great and gave me a 1.
This antenna went from "meh, it sucks" to working great with the simple application of a 5-dollar steel cookie sheet.
Price
It's a 1/3 of the price for the cheapest option at west marine.
This is an product for the money
Competitiveness
Although this is not the best antenna for your 2mm radios it is better than the rubber duck that comes with your handhelds whil... Read More
Haven't done any actual range tests but the range and audio quality (tx and rx) seems to be comparable to the antenna my dad us... Read More
I bought these to pair with baofeng radios.
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radio, good, great, base and quality. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 1,087 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 11 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Well i decided to hook up one of the bingfu antennas on my car
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Inside the ham and outside the ham bands
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The worst vswr was a bit above 21 and the best was 1
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Ive seen so called good antennas get about the same results
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I bought this for my current grms radio but plan on moving into ham soon
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So it should work for both services
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I got this to basically just mess around and see how much it could help pick up and clean up signals on my quansheng uvk5 and baofeng bff8hp and i honestly wasnt expecting too much difference for these radios and what this antenna seemed it could offer
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