[K3PZN-List] Wanted: Your opinion on Dual Band 144/440mhz Mobile Antennas

[Curt Milton]

Jim,  

I don't think there is a 5/8ths antenna on 2m that
works on 440 -- it would have a real strange pattern
on the higher band!  

I used to use a 5/8ths mag mount monobander for 2m so
its possible mechanically .... I also used a mag mount
on 10m that is about same size.  

I am using a nice rugged Comet antenna for 2m that is
also spec'ed to work on 440 - its about 16 inches long
and its flexible black rubber-like.  I don't notice a
big difference in range compared to a cushcraft 5/8ths
on my son's car.  My guess its only about an S-unit
difference, but maybe someone else has real data? 
Given what a vehicle does to vertical antenna pattern
- maybe differences in antennas are over-stated.  

Mag mount?  If you vehicle allows a trunk lip mount
these are nifty - i am using the Cushcraft one on both
a sedan and a hatchback.  Maybe its time for you to
try this.  

curt

--- James Nitzberg <wx3b at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Dear CCARC VHF experts;
> 
> What is a good dual-band antenna for 144/440 mhz for
> mobile use?  Are there any 5/8 wave 2 meter antennas
> which have substantial gain on 440mhz?  
> 
> Can these be magnetically mounted?
> 
> Thanks for your help!
> 
> 73,
> 
> Jim  WX3B
>
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