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I got a new antenna the other day.? I haven't gotten out to use it yet, but it sure seems like a nice one.
It's one that can mount directly onto the radio's BNC connector, for 'walkie-talkie' type operating.
There's a telescoping whip and 6 individual band tuning/loading coils.? You put the whip onto the band coil you want to use, and mount the assembly onto the radio's BNC connector.

It's stormy outside here in S.W. Michigan, so I haven't tried the system out yet.

I got it though eBay.? At the time, there were only 2 available - now there's only one.? The seller has a lot of different antennas, too.? I think maybe he got these as some sort of close-out deal, because there was so few available.? Or, maybe he did have a larger batch - I hadn't been looking until just recently.
Here's a link to the last one -


MFJ has single-band antennas that are "sort of" similar, but each has its own permanently attached whip, and they cost $50 each.
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Doug, K8RFT

Yes, I have a GRA-1899, very much like the MFJ.? But it feels so heavy to use when the radio is hand-held.? And because of the way BNC connectors work with the spring inside the male connector, the 1899 also wobbles a lot when hand held.?
The new antenna is smaller and lighter, and also does not have the jumper wire that can get broken or lost.? (I do carry along a spare jumper wire for the -1899, though, 'just in case'.)? I also mount my -1899 on a tripod when I have a folding chair and TV tray-table.? (I posted a picture or two of that setup to this group, in Message #103.
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Doug, K8RFT

I also have an Abbree 27 mHz, 15 inch flexi whip, intended for CB.? With the X5105 tuner, I could get SWRs under 1.5:1 on 10, 12 and 15 meters, but not 20 meters.? It was purchased through eBay, and is not currently on Amazon.? I have not yet taken in outside and tried any QSOs yet, either.? It will obviously not be very efficient, but it does work.
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Doug, K8RFT