[Kenwood] Re: Better Kenwood TH-F6A Antenna?

[Colburn]

He recommended against the ALF house-brand telescoping antenna.  Didn't
mention the Maldol specifically.

I had a Maldol with a tubular telescoping like the ALF on my D7 and that
is what caused the SMA failure that I experienced.

I have seen cell phone antennas with a real thin section that may be
raised.  I am guessing that something of that design might be OK and
still an improvement over the limited band coverage/dummy load shipped
with the F6a.

;-)  doc

On Fri, 2003-07-11 at 02:18, Dooley, James B - (LAX) wrote:
> I was thinking of the Maldol MH-610.  Are you saying not to get this one? 

> I plan on purchasing one next week.
>  
> 73...
>  
> Jim, KF6VBJ 
> 	I have been warned-off of the antenna I mentioned earlier by the best of
> 	sources -- he reminded me of the past failures of sma connectors when
> 	stressed by such antennas.
> 	
> 	So, anyone have an alternative that is lighter, thinner, and doesn't
> 	stress the ever-fragile sma?
> 	
> 	Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e