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My CX-333 has been up more than 25 years, with absolutely no problems whatsoever. No moisture problems at the coupling - I check every five years. And, ?of course, ?using 9913 cable. It is a

The CX-333 is two sections - about twice the height - and about twice the price. It's your preference. I find the two section or more antennas encounter weather problems. The taller you go you

Wouldn't that depend on what you mean by "testing", and how to go about it. SWR tests certainly are generally useless, due to "ground plane"issues. Christian, KD2LIN

Good evening We seem to have wandered to base antennas. All of my HTs use the appropriate SR77 Including my FT60. I have used I think it is the RH77 mag mount for about 16 years. I went to antenna 2

Actually, I think the right Comet vhf/uhf vertical is the CX-333. Decent amount of gain and a nice pattern on 2M, 1.25M, and 70CM, and it can handle 100 W on all three. Perfect for the ARRL VHF

My exact problem too! In my case, the long mobile 2m monoband whip they offer. One day it simply died. All the componentry is sealed in-so no repair possible. Similarly, poor performance with

HOORAY! I love it when a good plan comes together!!? Enjoy the ragchews.

In fact, I bought this collapsible J pole from Signal Stuff and it works very well. Of course the instructions weren't the greatest but a YouTube video from K7SW saved the day.

Testing HT antennas is a total waste of time. I know: I've done it. As we all learned during adolescence: longer is generally better. And purchase only from respected amateur radio dealers - NOT

Diamond - that's genuine Diamond from legitimate ham equipment dealers - makes fine antennas. Like the SRH-320a ... BUT a better performer than that '320a - and HALF the price - is the Smiley 270. See

Pray tell, why? My SRH-77 is just fine and has been since I bought it with the FT-60R, new. I guess I'll have to buy the competing Comet product and compare them. ? Yeah. A quarter wave is a

Avoid Diamond! Interesting. Can you elaborate? I bought a diamond X510HDM dual-band vertical, their version of the Comet GP-9, specifically because they claim it could handle 330 W FM on 2

Pray tell, why? My SRH-77 is just fine and has been since I bought it with the FT-60R, new. I guess I'll have to buy the competing Comet product and compare them. ? Jayne, I'm glad you're in

The Comet SMA24 works very well. It made a big difference for my FT-60. Avoid Diamond! Karl Zuk N2KZ

Recommendation: https://signalstuff.com/product/super-elastic-signal-stick-sma-male/

Like the attitude. I found "HamTestOnline.com" a big help for my General. There is stuff on the test that is just rote learning, and their system, showing practice questions over and over til you get

Hello Clint, et al. Please review/list best HT antennas as I and others would benefit. Thanks, Will W6SWF

Many hams DOUBLE battery charge longevity by improving the stock antennna - and turning TX power DOWN to 2W. If you aren't communicating at 2W with your FT-60 and a better antenna, you probably won't

Great to hear it, and best of luck on the General test. ?

Well, the new battery came off of the new drop charger at 8.6V. I hit the local repeater easily and clearly, and I'm looking forward to chewing the fat with the local hams again! And I'll have to